Freeze Your Gizzard 5K
- Date Sat 31st January 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Penfield, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to embrace the chill at the annual Freeze Your Gizzard 5K on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in beautiful Penfield, Clearfield! This exciting winter event is part of the beloved Winterfest tradition, inviting runners and walkers of all ages to join in on the frosty fun. The scenic course winds through Parker Dam State Park, offering a refreshing outdoor adventure perfect for shaking off the winter blues.
Participants will gather at the Parker Dam beach house, where a warm atmosphere awaits with refreshments and plenty of Winterfest festivities to enjoy after crossing the finish line. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy a spirited community event, the Freeze Your Gizzard 5K has something for everyone, including fun prizes for categories like best costume and the least amount of clothing! So bundle up, lace up your running shoes, and come celebrate the season with us!
Participants will gather at the Parker Dam beach house, where a warm atmosphere awaits with refreshments and plenty of Winterfest festivities to enjoy after crossing the finish line. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy a spirited community event, the Freeze Your Gizzard 5K has something for everyone, including fun prizes for categories like best costume and the least amount of clothing! So bundle up, lace up your running shoes, and come celebrate the season with us!
Organiser's Description
Brave the cold and join the Clearfield YMCA for our annual Freeze Your Gizzard 5K, a beloved Winterfest tradition! This fun and frosty race brings runners and walkers alike together to celebrate the season with some chilly outdoor adventure.
The course winds through Clearfields scenic Parker Dam State Park, offering brisk excitement. Whether youre chasing a personal best, starting a new tradition, or just shaking off the winter blues, this 5K is the perfect way to kick off Winterfest 2026!
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. The race begins and ends at the Parker Dam beach house, where warm refreshments, friendly faces, and plenty of Winterfest festivities await when you cross the finish line. Fun prizes will be awarded for things like best costume, oldest runner, least amount of clothing, etc.
Bundle up, lace up, and come out to freeze your gizzard!
The course winds through Clearfields scenic Parker Dam State Park, offering brisk excitement. Whether youre chasing a personal best, starting a new tradition, or just shaking off the winter blues, this 5K is the perfect way to kick off Winterfest 2026!
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. The race begins and ends at the Parker Dam beach house, where warm refreshments, friendly faces, and plenty of Winterfest festivities await when you cross the finish line. Fun prizes will be awarded for things like best costume, oldest runner, least amount of clothing, etc.
Bundle up, lace up, and come out to freeze your gizzard!
Races
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Freeze Your Gizzard 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 31st January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
Wear your craziest hat or sports inspired costume and kick off Clearfield YMCA's annual Winterfest while trekking through the frozen tundra and enjoying the beautiful wintry scenery at Parker Dam State Park! This race is all about fun! Unique race awards will be given to the most unique hat, the most creative costume, overall male and female runners, the person who has traveled the furthest, the oldest participant and more! It's a fun way to kick start our Winterfest. So bring the family. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. The race is not competitively timed. We will have a running stopwatch but times may not be accurate. If you want an exact time, bring your watch. This race can be a bit snowy and icy but runnable. If concerned about the conditions bring yak traks.
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28 Fairview Road, Penfield, 15849, PA, United States
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