Betsie Bay Frozen 5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $34.00
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Grab your sweetie and join us on Valentines Day for the Betsie Bay Frozen 5K!
It may be cold, but that's part of the fun! There's nothing like the thrill of running through crisp winter air, surrounded by fellow runners, with the finish line in sight. Whether you're a seasoned runner or joining for the first time, the Betsie Bay Frozen 5K is the perfect way to embrace winter and get moving.
Known for its frosty conditions and gusts off Lake Michigan-making it's true test for "crazy" winter adventurers. Despite the chilly weathers, the race is a fun and community driven event that welcomes participants of all ages and paces. Proceeds go to benefit Benzie County Youth Initiative. https://www.growbenzie.org/benzieareayouth
Awards will be given to top place overall and top three in each age category. 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 and up.
All participants receive a lightweight hoodie, a commemorative bib, a finishers medal and a coupon for $2 off a StormCloud beer!
Packet pick up takes place at the American Legion in Frankfort on Friday, February 13 from 4PM until 6PM and again on race day from 8:30AM until 9:30AM. Busing to the start will be provided by Frankfort Area Schools and Benzie Bus. Buses will run from 9:10AM until 9:40AM to ensure enough time to get everyone to the start line. Participants can be dropped off at the start, using the parking lot of Furnace Street Distillery. Vehicles will not be allowed to drive to the overlook on race morning due to start line staging.
Bag drop will be available at the Legion on race morning.
Donated gifts from our community partners will randomly be given away to registered participants on race day.
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Elberta is a village in Benzie County, Michigan, United States. The population was 329 at the 2020 census. Located in Gilmore Township, Elberta overlooks Lake Michigan and lies across Betsie Lake from Frankfort. Elberta is part of Northern Michigan.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Betsie Bay Frozen 5K.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Jay Smith | 20:21.5 |
| 🥈 | Timothy O'Brien | 21:26.4 |
| 🥉 | Ashley Lancaster | 21:34.4 |
| 4 | Tristan Kraft | 22:15.4 |
| 5 | Jeff Houser | 22:25.9 |
| 6 | Dan Kugler | 22:30.5 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gaft | 22:40.7 |
| 8 | Matt Nahnsen | 23:20.3 |
| 9 | Sarah Mullkoff | 23:22.1 |
| 10 | John Boike | 23:29.5 |
| 11 | Scott Nutt | 23:33.3 |
| 12 | Erica Harrell | 23:43.4 |
| 13 | Tom Haug | 23:53.9 |
| 14 | Andrew Johnson | 23:56.3 |
| 15 | Hunter (Reid) Allen | 23:59.1 |
| 16 | Jennifer Tooman | 24:05.7 |
| 17 | Cason Adams | 24:19.3 |
| 18 | Michael Adams | 24:19.4 |
| 19 | Samantha Corbin | 24:33.6 |
| 20 | Jeff Contardi | 24:54.3 |
| 21 | Kelli Swiatlowski | 25:12.2 |
| 22 | Mark VanDePerre | 25:16.9 |
| 23 | John Gower | 25:17.7 |
| 24 | David Frieswyk | 25:22.2 |
| 25 | Tracey Allers | 25:26.8 |
| 26 | Jessie Houser | 25:46.8 |
| 27 | Steve Clifford | 26:04.5 |
| 28 | Michele Revolt | 26:35.3 |
| 29 | Nicole Bates | 26:35.6 |
| 30 | Shaun Howard | 26:38.1 |
| 31 | Julia Modjeski | 26:43.9 |
| 32 | Eric Musser | 26:55.8 |
| 33 | Suzanne Bessette | 27:05.5 |
| 34 | Dan Lantis-Jeep Driver | 27:20.7 |
| 35 | Mark Wassa | 27:51.1 |
| 36 | Kevin Dombkowski | 27:52.4 |
| 37 | Alan Harrigan | 27:54.4 |
| 38 | Chris Rasure | 27:57.3 |
| 39 | Christie Overgaard | 28:16 |
| 40 | Tanya Williams | 28:18.9 |
| 41 | Lindsay Quellhorst | 28:19.7 |
| 42 | Jordan Durga | 28:31.4 |
| 43 | Margaret Fako | 28:54.6 |
| 44 | Matt McComb | 28:58 |
| 45 | Mallorie McComb | 28:58.3 |
| 46 | Bill Kennis | 29:13.6 |
| 47 | Tim Scheffler | 29:24.1 |
| 48 | Jeremiah Adams | 29:34.9 |
| 49 | Scott Morey | 29:36.9 |
| 50 | Payton Durga | 29:57.5 |
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