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Join us for the Frozen Assets 5K, America’s only 5K on a frozen lake!

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Take a break from the hilly pavement and bring your stride to the ice. In the Frozen Assets 5K race, participants will run or walk across the ice on iconic Lake Mendota with beautiful views of downtown Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The course will start and end at The Edgewater, right in the heart of the Frozen Assets Festival!

Registration

Your registration to the Frozen Assets 5K includes admission to the race with optional chip timing. Online registration closes Wednesday, January 20th. The registration pricing schedule is below:

November 1 $35 :: Early bird
December 31 $40 :: Regular price
February 2 $45 :: Same day

Best of all, your registration supports work to protect and improve water quality in our lakes!

Divisions

The event is chip-timed for runners, sign up for the walk pass for an untimed event. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

By registering for this event, you agree to the Frozen Assets 5K Terms & Conditions of Entry. All entrants must read and agree to this declaration.

Weather

Race organizers reserve the right to alter the course due to factors including, but not limited to, ice conditions and weather. If conditions are deemed unsafe, the event may be cancelled or moved to an alternate location. Participants will be notified of any changes ahead of the event.

FAQs

Is there parking available?
Event parking will be available at The Edgewater for $5. Participants may also find street parking or use other City of Madison parking ramps.

What is the course?
The course is a loop on Lake Mendota to Picnic Point and back.

When can I check-in or pick up my bag?
Participant check-in and registration the day of the event will begin at 9 a.m. An optional bag pickup will be held on Thursday, Jaunary 31st from 4-8 p.m.

What happens if ice conditions are unsafe?
Clean Lakes Alliance will make every effort to hold this event, while keeping safety in mind for all competitors. If conditions are deemed unsafe, the event may be cancelled or moved to an alternate location, with entrance fees being considered a tax-deductible donation to support our lakes.Participants will be notified of any changes ahead of the event.

What is the refund policy?
Registrations are transferrable and non-refundable. Thank you in advance for your donation to support our lakes!

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Will you help us advocate for our lakes?

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March 6, 2018 @ 1:45 am

You care about our lakes and want to get involved…we’re here to help! For the person who really wants to dive in and make a difference, join us at one of our Clean Lakes Alliance Introduction Breakfasts. Hear from staff at Clean Lakes Alliance about our current projects and how you can get involved in efforts to protect our lakes. Sign Up To join us at an Intro Breakfast, please email info@cleanlakesalliance.org with the date of the event you would like to attend. Feel free to bring 2-3 colleagues, neighbors, or anyone else who cares about our lakes! Event Schedule 7:45 a.m. Networking, coffee, and pastries 7:50 a.m. Program begins, with Q&A and discussion 8:45 a.m. Event concludes  

Details

Date:
March 6, 2018
Time:
1:45 am
Series:
Intro Breakfast
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Organizer

Clean Lakes Alliance
Phone
(608) 255-1000
Email
info@cleanlakesalliance.org
Website
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The Edgewater Hotel

1001 Wisconsin Pl
Madison, WI 53703 United States + Google Map
6085358200
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