Name: Betsie Bay Frozen 5K
Start: 2027-02-13
End: 2027-02-13
Location: Frankfort

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Betsie Bay Frozen 5K

Feb 13, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$34.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Frankfort.

thermostat Temperature

-5.5° / 1.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

-11.7° / -4.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

1.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

17.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:43

nightlight Sunset

19:11

About Frankfort

Learn more about the host city, Frankfort.

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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Video

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Betsie Bay Frozen 5K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jay Smith	M	47	Traverse City, MI	20:21.5
🥈	Timothy O'Brien	M	59	Frankfort, MI	21:26.4
🥉	Ashley Lancaster	F	26	Manistee, MI	21:34.4
4	Tristan Kraft	M	45	Farmington Hills, MI	22:15.4
5	Jeff Houser	M	39	Traverse City, MI	22:25.9
6	Dan Kugler	M	49	Hope, MI	22:30.5
7	Jeffrey Gaft	M	69	Honor, MI	22:40.7
8	Matt Nahnsen	M	44	Frankfort, MI	23:20.3
9	Sarah Mullkoff	F	37	Lansing, MI	23:22.1
10	John Boike	M	14	Linden, MI	23:29.5
11	Scott Nutt	M	44	Cedar, MI	23:33.3
12	Erica Harrell	F	46	Traverse City, MI	23:43.4
13	Tom Haug	M	38	Traverse City, MI	23:53.9
14	Andrew Johnson	M	51	Frankfort, MI	23:56.3
15	Hunter (Reid) Allen	M	55	Traverse City, MI	23:59.1
16	Jennifer Tooman	F	45	Ludington, MI	24:05.7
17	Cason Adams	M	16	Cedar, MI	24:19.3
18	Michael Adams	M	50	Cedar, MI	24:19.4
19	Samantha Corbin	F	31	Traverse City, MI	24:33.6
20	Jeff Contardi	M	58	Traverse City, MI	24:54.3
21	Kelli Swiatlowski	F	40	Arcadia, MI	25:12.2
22	Mark VanDePerre	M	65	Benzonia, MI	25:16.9
23	John Gower	M	40	Traverse City, MI	25:17.7
24	David Frieswyk	M	57	Beulah, MI	25:22.2
25	Tracey Allers	F	37	Traverse City, MI	25:26.8
26	Jessie Houser	F	36	Traverse City, MI	25:46.8
27	Steve Clifford	M	47	Traverse City, MI	26:04.5
28	Michele Revolt	F	57	Traverse City, MI	26:35.3
29	Nicole Bates	F	47	—	26:35.6
30	Shaun Howard	M	40	Grand Rapids, MI	26:38.1
31	Julia Modjeski	F	60	Manistee, MI	26:43.9
32	Eric Musser	M	48	Dewitt, MI	26:55.8
33	Suzanne Bessette	F	47	Traverse City, MI	27:05.5
34	Dan Lantis-Jeep Driver	M	65	Fife Lake, MI	27:20.7
35	Mark Wassa	M	53	Lake Ann, MI	27:51.1
36	Kevin Dombkowski	M	66	Frankfort, MI	27:52.4
37	Alan Harrigan	M	36	Lansing, MI	27:54.4
38	Chris Rasure	M	53	Benzonia, MI	27:57.3
39	Christie Overgaard	F	53	Arcadia, MI	28:16
40	Tanya Williams	F	52	Ann Arbor, MI	28:18.9
41	Lindsay Quellhorst	F	42	New Bremen, OH	28:19.7
42	Jordan Durga	M	37	Lake City, MI	28:31.4
43	Margaret Fako	F	47	Traverse City, MI	28:54.6
44	Matt McComb	M	41	Traverse City, MI	28:58
45	Mallorie McComb	F	36	Traverse City, MI	28:58.3
46	Bill Kennis	M	61	Frankfort, MI	29:13.6
47	Tim Scheffler	M	67	Grawn, MI	29:24.1
48	Jeremiah Adams	M	46	Sandwich, IL	29:34.9
49	Scott Morey	M	41	Traverse City, MI	29:36.9
50	Payton Durga	F	15	Lake City, MI	29:57.5