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Frozen Assets Run

Name: Frozen Assets Run
Start: 2026-02-07
End: 2026-02-07
Location: Madison

Madison, United States • 7 Feb 2026

The Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk is a unique winter event held in Madison, Wisconsin, where participants run or walk entirely on the frozen surface of Lake Mendota. The 5K course offers scenic views of downtown Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Starting and finishing at The Edgewater hotel, the race is part of the larger Frozen Assets Festival.

Options include chip-timed runs, untimed walks, and skating, accommodating various participants. The event encourages families, with free entry for children 10 and under when accompanied by an adult registration. It provides a refreshing alternative to traditional pavement races, embracing the winter outdoors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Wisconsin Madison

Race information

Registration

5 km

Frozen 5k - Walk/untimed Participant

5 km

Frozen 5k - Chip-Timed

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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