Freeze Your Buns Run 5K
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Spencer, North Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at the 5th Annual Freeze Your Buns Run 5K, set to take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the charming town of Spencer, NC! This exciting event kicks off at 1:00 p.m. and is perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. Before the main race, join the fun at the 1/2-Mile Fun Dash starting at 12:30 p.m., making it a fantastic day for families and friends.
Held in conjunction with Spencer's Winterfest, this festive 5K will have you soaking in the sights and sounds of a beautiful German Christmas Marketplace. With unique gifts, live demonstrations, and delicious holiday treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your creativity in the new Jingle All The Way Costume Contest, where you can win prizes for the most festive outfits! Registration for the 5K is $25 before December 5 and $30 on race day, while the Fun Dash is just $15. Join us for a day of community, celebration, and holiday cheer in Spencer!
Held in conjunction with Spencer's Winterfest, this festive 5K will have you soaking in the sights and sounds of a beautiful German Christmas Marketplace. With unique gifts, live demonstrations, and delicious holiday treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your creativity in the new Jingle All The Way Costume Contest, where you can win prizes for the most festive outfits! Registration for the 5K is $25 before December 5 and $30 on race day, while the Fun Dash is just $15. Join us for a day of community, celebration, and holiday cheer in Spencer!
Organiser's Description
5TH ANNUAL FREEZE Your Buns Run 5k at Winterfest in Spencer, NC - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025! There will be a 1/2-Mile Fun Dash at 12:30 p.m. before the 5K!
RACE LOCATION: 460 S. Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159
WINTERFEST: This race will be held in conjunction with and to benefit the Town of Spencer's 5th Annual Winterfest, a German Christmas Marketplace [https://spencerexperience.org/], held on the first weekend in December, Friday night (12/5) from 5 - 9 P.M., Saturday (12/6) 2 - 9 P.M., and Sunday (12/7) from 2 - 6 P.M. Soak up the sights and sounds of Christmas as you meander through our market of sparkling lights, trees, and merry music. Shop for unique gifts and watch as artisans delight you with live demonstrations. Lace up your skates or head over to the Kids Corner. View the lighting of the Town Tree as you enjoy delicious food, beer or hot chocolate. Come back again, and again, to explore all festivities in our beautiful Christmas Marketplace. Come participate in the 5K and then join in the community fun and holiday spirit!!!
This race is held in honor of Salisbury Rowan Runner's president David Freeze (see below)!
5K REGISTRATION FEE: $25 (through December 5)
$30 (on December 6 - on-site registration available)
FUN DASH REGISTRATION FEE: $15
NEW THIS YEAR - Jingle All The Way Costume Contest! - Lace up those running shoes and deck yourself out in your most festive holiday gear. From reindeer to elves, snowmen to Santa Claus, we want to see your most holly jolly outfits on the course! Our panel of merry judges will award prizes to the top 3 most festive costumes. Judging will be based on creativity, holiday spirit, and overall Christmas cheer. Winners will be announce during the post-race celebration on the Winterfest stage! All ages welcome to enter!
AWARDS (5K): Top 3 overall male/female, top masters male/female, and top 3 age division male/female. Awards will be presented at 2 P.M. on the Main Stage.
Medals will be given to the top 3 in each of the following divisions for male and female runners: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over.
Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed.
AWARDS (FUN RUN): Top 3 male and female ages 12 and under. Awards will be presented at 2 P.M. on the Main Stage.
T-SHIRTS 5k run/walk participants receive a long sleeve technical T-shirt.
CHECK-IN: 11:30 - 12:55 p.m. check-in and race packet pick up; on-site registration available
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In case of inclement weather, the race may be delayed for one hour. We reserve the right to cancel any portion of the race if we determine existing weather conditions pose a safety hazard for the participants.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Terry Smith - [email protected], (704) 239-0205
TIMING AND SCORING for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners [http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org].
RACE LOCATION: 460 S. Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159
WINTERFEST: This race will be held in conjunction with and to benefit the Town of Spencer's 5th Annual Winterfest, a German Christmas Marketplace [https://spencerexperience.org/], held on the first weekend in December, Friday night (12/5) from 5 - 9 P.M., Saturday (12/6) 2 - 9 P.M., and Sunday (12/7) from 2 - 6 P.M. Soak up the sights and sounds of Christmas as you meander through our market of sparkling lights, trees, and merry music. Shop for unique gifts and watch as artisans delight you with live demonstrations. Lace up your skates or head over to the Kids Corner. View the lighting of the Town Tree as you enjoy delicious food, beer or hot chocolate. Come back again, and again, to explore all festivities in our beautiful Christmas Marketplace. Come participate in the 5K and then join in the community fun and holiday spirit!!!
This race is held in honor of Salisbury Rowan Runner's president David Freeze (see below)!
5K REGISTRATION FEE: $25 (through December 5)
$30 (on December 6 - on-site registration available)
FUN DASH REGISTRATION FEE: $15
NEW THIS YEAR - Jingle All The Way Costume Contest! - Lace up those running shoes and deck yourself out in your most festive holiday gear. From reindeer to elves, snowmen to Santa Claus, we want to see your most holly jolly outfits on the course! Our panel of merry judges will award prizes to the top 3 most festive costumes. Judging will be based on creativity, holiday spirit, and overall Christmas cheer. Winners will be announce during the post-race celebration on the Winterfest stage! All ages welcome to enter!
AWARDS (5K): Top 3 overall male/female, top masters male/female, and top 3 age division male/female. Awards will be presented at 2 P.M. on the Main Stage.
Medals will be given to the top 3 in each of the following divisions for male and female runners: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over.
Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed.
AWARDS (FUN RUN): Top 3 male and female ages 12 and under. Awards will be presented at 2 P.M. on the Main Stage.
T-SHIRTS 5k run/walk participants receive a long sleeve technical T-shirt.
CHECK-IN: 11:30 - 12:55 p.m. check-in and race packet pick up; on-site registration available
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In case of inclement weather, the race may be delayed for one hour. We reserve the right to cancel any portion of the race if we determine existing weather conditions pose a safety hazard for the participants.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Terry Smith - [email protected], (704) 239-0205
TIMING AND SCORING for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners [http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org].
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