Frozen Footrace 2026 — Erie, PA

Date
November 21, 2026
Location
Erie, PA
Venue
1 Peninsula Dr
Start Time
10:00 AM
Sunrise
7:18 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00
Events
5k Race, One Mile Chilly Walk, 10k Race
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The Frozen Footrace starts at 10:00 AM on November 21, 2026, in Erie, Pennsylvania at 1 Peninsula Dr. The event features a 1-mile running distance with an entry price of $35.00.

From the Race Organizer
On Site Registration - Don't let closed registration slow you down - come down & register on-site.. In association with the Polar Plunge, we're holding a special 5k to benefit the Special Olympics. After you warm up, you might consider jumping in the lake. In November. In Erie. Brrrr. COME CHILL. Kick off Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s 2024-2025 Polar Plunge season in Erie Pennsylvania! This year, we’ll be celebrating 10 YEARS of plunging into Lake Erie! Throughout the plunge season, Special Olympics Pennsylvania will host eight plunges around the keystone state. So, create your team and join thousands of plungers around the state in making a splash to support our athletes. NEW THIS YEAR Join us for the Frozen Footraces! Warm-up with a 5K or 10K race or 1 mile chill walk along the roads of Presque Isle before plunging into the frigid water at 12 PM!

Course & Travel Notes

The Frozen Footrace starts at 10:00 AM, 2 hours 42 minutes after sunrise at 7:18 AM. Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) is located 2.4 miles from the venue. The race takes place at 614 feet elevation in Erie, Pennsylvania. November typically brings average highs of 50°F and average lows of 37°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 50% of days.

⛰️ 614 ft elevation☀️ Typically 50°F / 37°F · 50% chance of rain✈️ Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) — 2.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Frozen Footrace 2026 — Erie, PA?

Frozen Footrace 2026 — Erie, PA takes place on November 21, 2026. The race is held in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Where is Frozen Footrace 2026 — Erie, PA held?

Frozen Footrace 2026 — Erie, PA is held at 1 Peninsula Dr in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Where can I find hotels near Frozen Footrace 2026 — Erie, PA?

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