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Rio Races The Rio Frio Ice Fest organizers are committed to offering a safe and enjoyable festival. Several ac

The Rio Frio 5k, famously is ran on the frozen Rio Grande the last weekend in January and takes place in conjunction with the annual Ice Fest. The Valley Bottom Rio Trio, scheduled annually for early June, is an adventure-style triathlon that includes biking, paddling, and running along and on the Rio Grande.

We are seeking volunteers for this year's Rio Frio 5K on Ice. Volunteer slots are open for 5K Race Course Monitor and Ra...
23/12/2024

We are seeking volunteers for this year's Rio Frio 5K on Ice. Volunteer slots are open for 5K Race Course Monitor and Race Timing Support.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

The registration page for Rio Frio 5K on Ice is live now! Sign up before December 30th for early bird pricing.
14/11/2024

The registration page for Rio Frio 5K on Ice is live now! Sign up before December 30th for early bird pricing.

The Rio Frio 5k on Ice is on Saturday January 25, 2025.

22/10/2024

Please pick a theme that you would like to see for the 2025 Rio Frio Ice Fest. Survey deadline will be November 10th!!! Get your pick in now!!!

24/06/2024
Only one week left until this year's Valley Bottom Rio Trio. Find more information about this year's event and register ...
19/05/2024

Only one week left until this year's Valley Bottom Rio Trio. Find more information about this year's event and register for the race at Rioraces.com.

The Valley Bottom Rio Trio is on Saturday May 25, 2024. It includes the following events: Solo Male, Solo Female, Co-Ed/Female Relay Team, Family Relay Team, Teen Relay Team, and Kid's Race.

Sign up today to help at this year's Valley Bottom Rio Trio. Volunteers are still needed for race transition points, cou...
17/05/2024

Sign up today to help at this year's Valley Bottom Rio Trio. Volunteers are still needed for race transition points, course directions, parking and registration areas, timers, and youth race assistance.

Make sure to register for this year's Valley Bottom Rio Trio before the price increases on May 19th. More information ab...
15/05/2024

Make sure to register for this year's Valley Bottom Rio Trio before the price increases on May 19th. More information about this year's event and race can be found at rioraces.com.

The Valley Bottom Rio Trio is on Saturday May 25, 2024. It includes the following events: Solo Male, Solo Female, Co-Ed/Female Relay Team, Family Relay Team, Teen Relay Team, and Kid's Race.

Join us for this year's Valley Bottom Rio Trio on May 25th. More information about this year's event and race registrati...
10/05/2024

Join us for this year's Valley Bottom Rio Trio on May 25th. More information about this year's event and race registration can be found at rioraces.com

We are still seeking volunteers for this year's Valley Bottom Rio Trio. Volunteer slots are still open for race transiti...
08/05/2024

We are still seeking volunteers for this year's Valley Bottom Rio Trio. Volunteer slots are still open for race transition assistance, course directions, parking & registration area, timers, and youth race assistance. More information about volunteering for this year's event can be found at rioraces.com.

We are officially THREE weeks out from the Valley Bottom Rio Trio. Visit rioraces.com for all race and event information...
07/05/2024

We are officially THREE weeks out from the Valley Bottom Rio Trio. Visit rioraces.com for all race and event information!

The Valley Bottom Rio Trio is on Saturday May 25, 2024. It includes the following events: Solo Male, Solo Female, Co-Ed/Female Relay Team, Family Relay Team, Teen Relay Team, and Kid's Race.

09/04/2024

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join us on May 25th for our 4th Annual Valley Bottom Rio Trio! For more information about volunteering, please get in touch with our Outdoor Recreation Supervisor at [email protected].

29/01/2024

We had ONE SUCCESSFUL RIO FRIO EVENT the last weekend!
For the first time in 4 years, we finally were able to Run the 5K on the RIO! We had about 40 individuals take on the ice cold water in our polar plunge. Fire and Ice Bomb Fire lasted for about 50 minutes. SO many good things with one of the cutest themes!
HUGE SHOUT OUT TO ALL CITY REC STAFF, SPONSORS, FIRE DEPARTMENT, VOLUNTEERS, ORGANIZING MEMBERS, and last but not least THE ALAMOSA COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS, AND ALL THAT PARTICIPATED. Without any of you, this event would not be possible! Until NEXT time!
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Enjoy our end of event Promotional video and meet us here again next year!!!!

We had a record breaking Saturday with over 340 participants for our Rio Frio 5K on Ice. But the weekends not over yet! ...
28/01/2024

We had a record breaking Saturday with over 340 participants for our Rio Frio 5K on Ice. But the weekends not over yet! Come take the Plunge with us at Blanca Vista Park! We will have free ice skating and polar plunge from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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We had ONE SUCCESSFUL RIO FRIO EVENT the last weekend! For the first time in 4 years, we finally were able to Run the 5K on the RIO! We had about 40 individuals take on the ice cold water in our polar plunge. Fire and Ice Bomb Fire lasted for about 50 minutes. SO many good things with one of the cutest themes! HUGE SHOUT OUT TO ALL CITY REC STAFF, SPONSORS, FIRE DEPARTMENT, VOLUNTEERS, ORGANIZING MEMBERS, and last but not least THE ALAMOSA COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS, AND ALL THAT PARTICIPATED. Without any of you, this event would not be possible! Until NEXT time! 🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧 Enjoy our end of event Promotional video and meet us here again next year!!!!

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Enjoying our Rio and Frio

Each winter a deep cold settles in the largest alpine valley in the world, where an iconic river flows. Alamosa, Colorado sets in the low point of the San Luis Valley and is often the coldest spot in the nation. Although that sounds miserable, it is also one of the sunniest places in America and dryness in the air keeps the cold from penetrating like it does in humid places. The cold creates beauty. It provides unique experiences. The Rio Frio Ice Fest lets you take advantage of its wonder.

Where else could you run or walk down the middle of a winding, scenic river? The Rio Frio 5K on Ice is one of the premier events of the Rio Frio Ice Fest. Most every year a thick layer of ice allows the entire course to be on the frozen river. In 2018, during one of the warmest years on record, the lake at nearby Blanca Vista Park still froze so that 2/3 of the course could be on ice. Blanca Vista Park is also the site of the Rio Frio Ice Fest’s Ice Carousel and Polar Plunge. While the plunge is self explanatory, the ice carousel is an idea found in Finland where a large circle of ice is cut and then powered by a motor to give people a merry ride.

Downtown Alamosa is where the rest of the Rio Frio Ice Fest takes place. Watch professional ice carvers create sculpture according to the annual theme. Kids can take part in a costume contest and meet famous characters. You can get free hot drinks and treats at retail stores that also hold specials. The afternoon Grub n Pub tour of downtown restaurants and pubs always sells out. The day is capped off with a Bonfire in Ice at San Juan Ave & Main St, which is also where you can get the best information for the whole festival.

Join us the last weekend each January for a memorable time for you, your friends and family!