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Break the Ice 5K Run/Walk and Frosty Dash

location_city South Haven

location_on Michigan

flag United States

calendar_today 31 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

12th Annual Break the Ice 5k Run, Walk, and Kid's Frosty Dash! 

Fundraising races for the South Haven Public Schools Middle and High School Cross-Country teams.

 
Separate results and awards for runners and walkers!  Awards will immediately follow the completion of the 5k at the finish line.  BIGGBY Coffee will be at the finish line serving up hot delicious drinks again this year to keep you warm and toasty!
 
The race will be chip timed!
 
A FAST, beautiful, and scenic course with Radiant Landscapes photographing the race!  Please "like" our Facebook Page to view the race photos that will be posted after the event.

 

PACKET PICK-UP AND LATE REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
FRIDAY: January 30th at South Haven High School outside at the main entrance from 6 - 7 pm. Please try to park in front of the High School.
SATURDAY RACE DAY: January 31st upstairs at Black River Tavern (located very close to the start of the race) 8:30 - 9:45 am
5K RACE START: 10 am at the corner of Eagle and Kalamazoo St.  The finish line area will be on Water St. next to the Municipal Marina
Kids Frosty Dash: 11 am and we will meet at the 5k finish line
 
Run and Walk Award Divisions - Male and Female Age Groups:
1-11 12-15 16-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-69 70+
 
Please "like" our event on Facebook for the most up-to-date information! Break the Ice 5K Run/Walk and Kids Frosty Dash
All checks must by made out to:
SHPS - Break the Ice 5k
All checks must be mailed to:
South Haven High School
Attn: Athletic Department
600 Elkenburg St.
South Haven, MI 49090
 

Races Offered

Break the Ice 5K RUN

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Walking

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10:00

Break the Ice 5K WALK

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Walking

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10:00

Kid’s Frosty Dash - KIDS ONLY REGISTRATION

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 400m

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Type — Walking

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11:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in South Haven.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat -5.2° / 0.5°
wb_sunny -11.0° / -4.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 15.3 /
water_drop 80.3%

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