Rio Frio on Ice 5K

***Due to high demand for the Rio Frio 5k, organizers cannot guarantee a race bag or race shirt if registration is done after 1/23. Once race shirts and bags are gone, only race bibs are guaranteed. Registration fees will be adjusted to reflect this. Thank you for your participation in our festival activities and 5k run***

One of America’s most unique 5k races kicks off at 10:00am on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. This spectacular 5k race is conducted on the frozen Rio Grande! The race is fully chip timed and comes with a long sleeve running shirt and a “swag bag”.

Pricing:

Early Bird: before Jan. 1st = $25

Regular: Jan. 1st - Jan. 26th at 5pm = $28

Raceday: Jan. 27th = $30

Race Packet Pickup: This is a chip-timed race. Race bibs, chips, and swag bags are available for pickup from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Milagros Coffee House on Friday, Jan. 26th, 2024, and from 8:00 am to 9:30 am at the Alamosa Senior Citizens Center the day of the race. 

Backup Racecourse: In the 9-year history of this race, we have had to use an alternate racecourse three times due to unsafe ice depth on the Rio Grande. We have an alternate racecourse as a backup that still provides for a fun and unique "5k on Ice" experience. We utilize the 30-acre pond at Blanca Vista Park and a portion of levee trail system for the 5k. So regardless, you will take in great views and run on ice/snow!  

Footwear: Participants wear a variety of footwear to run fast and to stay safe. We recommend running shoes with microspikes or a DIY version of microspikes:  Here is a video showing you how to improve traction for snow and ice on your own running shoes. If no traction device, hiking boots or other shoes that provide a little extra tread are recommended!