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Are You BRAVE Enough to Take the Plunge?
Dare to conquer Utah’s FREEZING COLD winter weather at the Runtastic FRIGID 5K and Penguin Plunge!
Kick off your year with Utah’s premier winter event! Our Beautiful, Fast, and Fun 5K course includes the Provo Delta River Trailhead, with stunning views of Utah Lake and the surrounding mountains.
Cross the finish line, then take the dare for the ultimate challenge: the Penguin Plunge! Brave the FRIGID waters of Utah State Lake for epic bragging rights!
We’ve got the coolest race goodies for you: a cozy FRIGID beanie and gloves for all race and plunge participants, a finisher medal for all 5K finishers, and a penguin keychain and plunge sticker for Penguin Plunge participants to show off your bravery!
We want to invite you and your friends and family to the 2025 FRIGID 5K and Penguin Plunge! It’s a great way to start out the year and break free from the winter running blues!
The 5K and Penguin Plunge have been the premier winter event for over a decade. After the 5K, finish the event off with the Penguin Plunge.
Challenge yourself and brave the frigid cold by jumping into the Utah Lake. Our team skillfully cuts out a square of ice and inserts a safety cage to protect you from floating under the ice or sinking. If you choose to opt-out of taking a dip in the lake, feel free to watch the faces of those who are crazy enough to take the dive!
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Location
Utah Lake State Park
4400 W Center St
Provo, UT 84601 US
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FAQs
No, pets are not allowed on the course or in the start/finish areas. For your pet’s safety and the safety of all event participants, pets are prohibited. Even if they are on a leash they pose a tripping hazard. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Yes. Strollers are allowed in all of our 5k, 10k, and kids runs. Strollers are not permitted on the Half Marathons/Marathon (strollers are permitted for the Thankful 13 half marathon).
WHEN: Friday, January 22 from 11 AM to 7 PM
WHERE: Building at Utah Lake State Park at 4400 W Center St, Provo, UT
Please pick up your packet, bib number, beanie, and race swag at the packet pickup the day before the race. You must have a photo ID to pick up your packet. You may pick up someone else’s packet if you have a copy of their photo ID.
Packet Pick Up is also available NO LATER than 8:30 AM on the day of the race inside the building at the Provo Boat Harbor. A $15 day of packet pickup fee will apply.
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If you can’t make packet pick-up and do not know someone who can pick it up for you, you can get it the morning of the race (up to 60 minutes before) at the blue Runtastic Info tent for a $15.00 fee. You can pay with cash or a card.
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