Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk
Schedule
- 8 – 9:30 a.m. check in
- 10 a.m. start
The event that raises funds for our lakes
Join Clean Lakes Alliance for our Frozen Assets 5K and run or walk ENTIRELY on a frozen lake!
Take a break from the hilly pavement and bring your stride to the ice. In this 5K, 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!
Your registration in this event raises important funds for lake improvement projects, water quality monitoring, and education!
REGISTER – 2025 FROZEN ASSETS 5K RUN/WALK
Your registration to this event includes admission to the 5K, an event t-shirt, and post-race beverage! The registration pricing schedule is below:
$45 for Walk/Untimed Participants
$55 for Chip-Timed Participants
FREE for children 10 & under with purchase of adult registration – Discount applied automatically
Best of all, your registration supports work to protect and improve water quality in our lakes!
Early Packet Pick Up #1: Wednesday, February 5th, 3 – 7 p.m. INSIDE The Edgewater, room TBD
Early Packet Pick Up #2: Friday, February 7th, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. INSIDE The Edgewater, room TBD
Day-Of Packet Pick Up: Saturday, February 8th, 8-9:45 a.m. INSIDE The Edgewater on Level 5 (immediately inside The Edgewater’s entrance from the parking garage on the ice rink level).
Free Post-Workout Beverage
All participants 21+ will receive a ticket for a free beer or seltzer from 10:30 a.m. – noon. on The Edgewater’s Grand Plaza.
Terms & Conditions of Entry
By registering for this event, you agree to the Terms & Conditions of Entry. All entrants must read and agree to this declaration.
Weather
Race organizers reserve the right to alter the event location due to factors including, but not limited to, ice conditions and weather. If conditions are deemed inadequate, the event will be moved to an alternate location on land. Participants will be notified of any changes ahead of the event.
The Market Café and Icehouse at the Edgewater
The Market Café on the 7th floor of The Edgewater will be open starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, February 8th for coffee and grab-n-go breakfast items before the event. The Boathouse will offer coffee and breakfast items beginning at 9 a.m.
Sponsorships
If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, email our Marketing & Development Manager Sarah Skwirut at [email protected].
FAQs
Is there parking available? Participants may pay to park at The Edgewater parking ramp. Parking in the ramp fills up quickly, so arrive early. You may also find street parking or use City of Madison parking ramps.
When can I check-in or pick up my race packet? Participant check-in and registration the day of the event will begin at 8 a.m. on LEVEL 5 of The Edgewater. The run/walk will begin promptly at 10 a.m. on Lake Mendota.
What shoes should I wear? Participants are encouraged to choose their preferred footwear with weather, ice, and snow conditions in mind. Past runners and walkers have worn spikes, boots, snowshoes, and regular running/tennis shoes.
What is the course like? The 5K course begins off the end of The Edgewater’s pier. Runners and walkers will head out toward Picnic Point, past the Memorial Union, before looping back and finishing at The Edgewater.
Where can I leave personal items during the 5K? We strongly encourage you to only bring items you will use while walking or running. Any bags or gear left at The Edgewater or on Lake Mendota will not be locked or supervised. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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 if you become unable to attend. In the event the Frozen Assets 5k Run/Walk needs to be canceled for weather, ice conditions, or any other circumstance, registrants can request a full refund for the price of the participation fee, excluding ticketing fees.