Sat, Feb 20, 2027

41st Annual Fanny Freezer 5k

Fort Wayne, IN

Registration open41st annual

Entry is $15 now and rises to $17 after Jan 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $2.

About the 41st Annual Fanny Freezer 5k

This is a winter race in Fort Wayne, and the name is not exaggerating. It runs early in the season when the cold is real, so layers are worth thinking about before you leave the house. The course is part of the local running club's points series, which means a familiar crowd of regulars shows up alongside newer faces.

Packet pickup is at the Riverlodge Pavilion, which also has heated restrooms available on race morning. That detail matters more than it sounds when the temperature is doing what early winter tends to do. The Fort Wayne Running Club hosts the event, and members get a discount on entry.

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41st Annual Fanny Freezer 5k 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

214finishers

16:46winner

30:33median

59:31cutoff

Top 3: Jeff Zenger (16:46) · Jacksan Slater (16:55) · Sean Cate (17:21)

The 41st Annual Fanny Freezer 5k is in its 41st year.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/20/2027 14:00$15

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Common Questions About the 41st Annual Fanny Freezer 5k

Will I finish last at the 41st Annual Fanny Freezer 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:33, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:31, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 41st Annual Fanny Freezer 5k a good first 5K?

A field of 214 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 41st Annual Fanny Freezer 5k?

The 5K winner ran 16:46 while the median finisher took 30:33. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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