Freeze Your Buns Run 5K
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Spencer, North Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Freeze Your Buns Run 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the charming town of Spencer, North Carolina! Kicking off at 1:00 p.m., this festive event will feature not only the main 5K race but also a fun 1/2-Mile Dash for younger participants at 12:30 p.m. The race is a highlight of the town's Winterfest celebration, which transforms Spencer into a delightful German Christmas Marketplace filled with sparkling lights, unique gifts, and live demonstrations from local artisans.
Participants can register for the 5K for just $25 (or $30 on race day), with exciting award categories for various age groups and the top overall finishers. This year, don’t miss the new Jingle All The Way Costume Contest, where you can showcase your most creative holiday attire and compete for festive prizes! With a long sleeve technical T-shirt for all 5K participants and a chance to enjoy the vibrant holiday atmosphere, the Freeze Your Buns Run promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and holiday cheer. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for fun!
Participants can register for the 5K for just $25 (or $30 on race day), with exciting award categories for various age groups and the top overall finishers. This year, don’t miss the new Jingle All The Way Costume Contest, where you can showcase your most creative holiday attire and compete for festive prizes! With a long sleeve technical T-shirt for all 5K participants and a chance to enjoy the vibrant holiday atmosphere, the Freeze Your Buns Run promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and holiday cheer. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for fun!
Organiser's Description
5TH ANNUAL FREEZE Your Buns Run 5k at Winterfest in Spencer, NC - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2026! 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 (12/4) from 5 - 9 P.M., Saturday (12/5) 2 - 9 P.M., and Sunday (12/6) from 2 - 7 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 4)
$30 (on December 5 - 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 - sfd96@aol.com, (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 (12/4) from 5 - 9 P.M., Saturday (12/5) 2 - 9 P.M., and Sunday (12/6) from 2 - 7 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 4)
$30 (on December 5 - 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 - sfd96@aol.com, (704) 239-0205
TIMING AND SCORING for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners [http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org].
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