IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Frigid 5k and Polar Plunge has been rescheduled to Saturday February 17th due to extreme cold and dangerous road conditions. Look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!

February 17th - Camp Maranatha

Frigid 5k & Polar Plunge

Family Friendly Fun!
ITS BACK! Are you ready for the Frigid 5k & Polar Plunge at Camp Maranatha!?
Mark your calendar for January 20th , 2024, and get ready for this awesome, family-friendly event. Our 7th annual race features a 3.1-mile trail run suited for beginners and seasoned runners alike, a 1-mile fun run for the kiddos, as well as an epic (but optional) chance to plunge into the icy cold lake! You don’t want to miss this!
Here’s the schedule:
  • 7:30-8:30 am Race day packet pick up and late registration on race day.
  • 9:00 am Frigid 5k Trail Run
  • 9:45 am Frigid 5k 1 Mile Fun Run
  • 10:15 am Awards Ceremony

The polar plunge will occur in heats following the race.

Thank you to our awesome sponsors!

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Directions to Camp Maranatha: 

From Huntsville/Memphis:

Take U.S. 72 East, turn South onto County Road 114 before crossing the bridge (North Sauty Causeway). Continue 3 miles and cross Alabama 79 at stop sign onto County Road 76. Bear left and follow the blacktop road one mile to Maranatha’s entrance.

From Chattanooga:

Take I-24 West. At exit #152, head South on US 72. From 72, take Alabama 79 South toward Guntersville. Turn left onto CR 76 at sign for Maranatha. Bear left and follow the blacktop road one mile to Maranatha’s entrance.

From Birmingham:

Take Alabama Highway 79 North towards Guntersville. Once in Guntersville, turn left onto Alabama Highway 79/431 towards Huntsville and cross the Tennessee River bridge. About two miles down the road, take a right onto Alabama Highway 79 towards Scottsboro. Once the two lane road becomes a four lane road, be looking for County Road 76 and the Maranatha sign on the right. Bear left and follow the blacktop road one mile to Maranatha’s entrance.

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