Frostbite
About this race
Ready to embrace the cold? 🥶
Bundle up, lace up your trail shoes, and get ready for Frostbite, a winter adventure at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake State Park!
Hosted by Bonus Miles Outdoors in partnership with the Smith Mountain Lake YMCA, Frostbite combines a scenic 5K trail race with an optional plunge into the chilly waters of Smith Mountain Lake. Whether you're chasing a fast finish, enjoying a winter hike, or just brave enough to take the plunge, there's a way for everyone to join the fun!
Choose your adventure: the Frostbite 5K, the Frostbite Plunge, or the Frostbite Challenge combining both! Runners and hikers of all paces are welcome. No running is required to participate in the plunge.
The 5K kicks off at 11am, followed by the official group polar plunge and photo at noon. Plunge activities will be available from 11am to 1pm, with race awards and celebration around 12:30pm.
The beach will be the center of the action, with music, warming areas, hot beverages, and complimentary refreshments. Beach restrooms and showers will be open, so plunge participants can rinse off and change into warm, dry clothes afterward.
State park parking is included with registration!
A portion of event proceeds will benefit the Smith Mountain Lake YMCA, and participants can make an additional donation during event registration and on-site to support its community programs.
Event Schedule
11am: Frostbite 5K starts
11am–1pm: Polar Plunge activities at the beach
12pm: Official group plunge and photo
About 12:30pm: Race awards and celebration
The beach area will be the center of the action, with music, warming areas, hot beverages, and complimentary post-event refreshments. Come for the challenge, stay for the celebration!
Pick your distance
Running
Frostbite Challenge: 5K + Polar Plunge
The ultimate Frostbite experience! 🥶 Start with a scenic 5K trail run or hike through Smith Mountain Lake State Park, then celebrate your accomplishment with a plunge into the chilly waters of Smith Mountain Lake! The 5K starts at 11am, with the official group polar plunge and photo at noon. Can't make the group plunge? Participants can take the plunge during the designated plunge window of 11am-1pm. The beach restrooms will be open for participants, including showers so you can rinse off and change into dry clothes after your plunge. Two challenges, one unforgettable winter adventure!
Frostbite Plunge
Skip the trails and head straight for the lake! Take the plunge into the chilly January waters of Smith Mountain Lake and join the fun at Frostbite! No running required, just a little courage and a willingness to get cold for a great cause. The official group plunge and photo takes place at noon, with a designated plunge window of 11am-1pm for participants who prefer to take the dip at another time. The beach restrooms will be open for participants, including showers so you can rinse off and change into dry clothes after your plunge. Bring a towel, dry clothes, and your adventurous spirit! Your registration includes the polar plunge only.
Trail running
Frostbite 5K
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Huddleston yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 5:32 PM local time (EST) in Huddleston on January 23, 2027 — 10h 05m of daylight.
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