45th Annual Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Runtrade mark 5K & 10K
- Date Sat 25th January 2025
- Location International Falls, Minnesota
- Price $30.93 - $46.83
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the chill at the 45th Annual Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run, taking place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the frosty town of International Falls, Minnesota – famously known as the Icebox of the Nation! This zany winter running event offers a thrilling choice between a 5K and a 10K race, or for the truly adventurous, the opportunity to tackle both distances! Join fellow runners at the Backus Community Center, where the excitement begins with check-in and bib pickup on Friday evening and early Saturday morning.
The race kicks off with the 5K at 9 am, followed by the 10K at 10 am. Plus, fuel up before your run at the pancake feed hosted by the Falls Education Foundation, available from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Celebrate your accomplishments at the FYGBR Awards Ceremony at approximately 11:30 am, where all finishers will receive a commemorative participation medal. Don't miss out on this unforgettable winter experience filled with camaraderie, cheer from the legendary Gizzard Girls, and a post-race reception! Make sure to reserve your accommodation early to enjoy this unique festival of fun and fitness!
The race kicks off with the 5K at 9 am, followed by the 10K at 10 am. Plus, fuel up before your run at the pancake feed hosted by the Falls Education Foundation, available from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Celebrate your accomplishments at the FYGBR Awards Ceremony at approximately 11:30 am, where all finishers will receive a commemorative participation medal. Don't miss out on this unforgettable winter experience filled with camaraderie, cheer from the legendary Gizzard Girls, and a post-race reception! Make sure to reserve your accommodation early to enjoy this unique festival of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
The Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run is the zaniest winter running event in North America! Only the bold run the cold in this famous little northern border town of International Falls, Minnesota [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Falls,_Minnesota] - aka the Icebox of the Nation! Choose between the 5K or the 10K - or if you are really tough....run both. The legendary Gizzard Girls will be on hand to register, assist and cheer on all racers! We hope to see all the runners at the Runners Reception after the race!
RACE START AND REGISTRATIONS LOCATED AT BACKUS COMMUNITY CENTER, 900 5TH ST, INTL FALLS MN 56649
* Check-in and bib pickup available Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday beginning at 7:30am
* 5K starts at 9am
* 10K starts at 10am
* The Falls Education Foundation will be hosting a pancake feed from 7:30am to 11:30 am. Free will donation.
* FYGBR Awards Ceremony for 5K & 10K Races at 11:30am (est.)
* Race fee no longer includes the t-shirt. Can be purchased separately along with additional merchandise HERE! [https://www.hasbargencustoms.com/shop/45th-annual-freeze-yer-gizzard-blizzard-run-store-closes-january-2nd-2025-at-11-59-pm/36?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc]
* Commemorative participation medal is included.
* HIGHLY RECOMMEND DUE TO OTHER AREA EVENTS THAT YOU RESERVE A ROOM ASAP! Click this link to find the area accommodations. [https://www.rainylake.org/lodging.html?fbclid=IwAR0ZmkJkimDjPYk0pQ_Mqlc-5J95YUWPXxoxT05A01vE2jJOtYTP8EZPW0g]
RACE START AND REGISTRATIONS LOCATED AT BACKUS COMMUNITY CENTER, 900 5TH ST, INTL FALLS MN 56649
* Check-in and bib pickup available Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday beginning at 7:30am
* 5K starts at 9am
* 10K starts at 10am
* The Falls Education Foundation will be hosting a pancake feed from 7:30am to 11:30 am. Free will donation.
* FYGBR Awards Ceremony for 5K & 10K Races at 11:30am (est.)
* Race fee no longer includes the t-shirt. Can be purchased separately along with additional merchandise HERE! [https://www.hasbargencustoms.com/shop/45th-annual-freeze-yer-gizzard-blizzard-run-store-closes-january-2nd-2025-at-11-59-pm/36?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc]
* Commemorative participation medal is included.
* HIGHLY RECOMMEND DUE TO OTHER AREA EVENTS THAT YOU RESERVE A ROOM ASAP! Click this link to find the area accommodations. [https://www.rainylake.org/lodging.html?fbclid=IwAR0ZmkJkimDjPYk0pQ_Mqlc-5J95YUWPXxoxT05A01vE2jJOtYTP8EZPW0g]
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