Brain Freezer 5K
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Burlington, Vermont
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a sweet and exhilarating experience at the Brain Freezer 5K, happening on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, in the beautiful Burlington, Chittenden! This unique race combines the thrill of running with the joy of indulging in delicious Vermont-made ice cream. Participants will sprint through half the 5K course, make a pit stop to enjoy a full pint of ice cream, and then dash to the finish line. Don’t worry, fun runners can join in without the ice cream challenge! The scenic route will take you along the picturesque bike path by Lake Champlain, starting from North Beach and winding down to Waterfront Park, with an ice cream stop at Water Works Park.
Join in on the fun and unleash your creativity by dressing up for the race—prizes will be awarded for the best individual and team costumes! Plus, your participation supports People Helping People Global, an inspiring Vermont-based organization that provides interest-free microloans to those in need. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event that promises to be a fantastic day of fun, community spirit, and making a difference!
Join in on the fun and unleash your creativity by dressing up for the race—prizes will be awarded for the best individual and team costumes! Plus, your participation supports People Helping People Global, an inspiring Vermont-based organization that provides interest-free microloans to those in need. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event that promises to be a fantastic day of fun, community spirit, and making a difference!
Organiser's Description
Lace up your running shoes and grab your spoons, the Brain Freezer 5K is back!!
If you are new to the race, the rules are simple: Challengers run half a 5k, stop to down a full pint of Vermont made ice cream, then finish out the the race! Are you up for the challenge? (fun runners do not have to finish a pint)
This is the second year we've done this route, and it was a huge success last year! The race will follow the bike path along beautiful Lake Champlain. It will run between North Beach and Waterfront Park with an ice cream eating pit stop in Water Works Park.
Prizes will be given out for best costume and best team costumes, so have fun with it!
All of the proceeds from the race go to People Helping People Global, a Vermont-based international development organization that provides interest-free microloans to people living on less than $2 a day. Here is the link to learn more about the organization: PHPG's website [http://phpgmicrolending.org/].
We thank all of the companies and volunteers that have donated money, time, or services to PHPG to make the Brain Freezer 5K happen!
If you are new to the race, the rules are simple: Challengers run half a 5k, stop to down a full pint of Vermont made ice cream, then finish out the the race! Are you up for the challenge? (fun runners do not have to finish a pint)
This is the second year we've done this route, and it was a huge success last year! The race will follow the bike path along beautiful Lake Champlain. It will run between North Beach and Waterfront Park with an ice cream eating pit stop in Water Works Park.
Prizes will be given out for best costume and best team costumes, so have fun with it!
All of the proceeds from the race go to People Helping People Global, a Vermont-based international development organization that provides interest-free microloans to people living on less than $2 a day. Here is the link to learn more about the organization: PHPG's website [http://phpgmicrolending.org/].
We thank all of the companies and volunteers that have donated money, time, or services to PHPG to make the Brain Freezer 5K happen!
Races
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2026 Brain Freezer 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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