Freeze Your Gizzard 5K and 1 Mile
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Leesburg, Virginia
- Price $17.05 - $25.61
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling outdoor adventure at the Freeze Your Gizzard 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run in Leesburg, Loudoun! This exciting event celebrates 23 years of community spirit and fitness on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Join fellow runners at the beautiful Ida Lee Park, where the 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by the 1-Mile Fun Run at 9:45 AM.
Prepare for a challenging yet scenic cross-country course featuring several steep hills, all while enjoying the stunning 138 acres of the park. The race starts and finishes at the charming Gazebo, ensuring a festive atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Don’t forget to bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated along the self-serve refillable water stations on the course. Plus, all pre-registered 5K runners will receive a stylish long sleeve performance shirt and can look forward to delicious refreshments post-race. This year, let's make a difference together by contributing to the Loudoun Hunger Relief Food Bank; participants are encouraged to bring canned goods or non-perishable items. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this heartwarming event that combines fitness, fun, and community support
Prepare for a challenging yet scenic cross-country course featuring several steep hills, all while enjoying the stunning 138 acres of the park. The race starts and finishes at the charming Gazebo, ensuring a festive atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Don’t forget to bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated along the self-serve refillable water stations on the course. Plus, all pre-registered 5K runners will receive a stylish long sleeve performance shirt and can look forward to delicious refreshments post-race. This year, let's make a difference together by contributing to the Loudoun Hunger Relief Food Bank; participants are encouraged to bring canned goods or non-perishable items. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this heartwarming event that combines fitness, fun, and community support
Organiser's Description
Join us for the celebration of 23 years running! The TOWN OF LEESBURGS FREEZE YOUR GIZZARD 5K CROSS COUNTRY RACE and 1-Mile Fun Run will be held at Ida Lee Park on Saturday, November 22, 2025. 5K start time is 9:00 AM with the 1-Mile Fun Run starting at 9:45 AM.
EVENT DATE: November 22, 2025
EVENT LOCATION:
Ida Lee Park
60 Ida Lee Drive NW
Leesburg, VA 20176
START TIMES:
5K will start at 9 AM from the festival field
1 Miler will start at 10 AM from the festival field
COURSE: This course is cross country style and has several steep hills. The race starts and finishes at the Gazebo at Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176. Please no dogs, wagons or baby strollers - with the uneven terrain, we want to ensure everyone's safety.
The water stop along the course will be a self serve refillable style. Runners are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to use while on course.
SWAG: All pre-registered 5k runners are guaranteed a long sleeve performance shirt. Refreshments will follow both races. The 5K race runs through a scenic cross-country course in Ida Lee Parks 138 acres.
No dogs, wagons, or baby strollers are allowed on the course due to the terrain.
NOVEMBER KICKS OFF OUR FOOD DRIVE MONTH! We ask that all participants to bring canned goods or non-perishable items to donate to the Loudoun Hunger Relief Food Bank [https://loudounhunger.org/]. Food can be dropped off at the recreation center beginning November 1 through race day. Monetary donations are accepted through the online registration process.
EVENT DATE: November 22, 2025
EVENT LOCATION:
Ida Lee Park
60 Ida Lee Drive NW
Leesburg, VA 20176
START TIMES:
5K will start at 9 AM from the festival field
1 Miler will start at 10 AM from the festival field
COURSE: This course is cross country style and has several steep hills. The race starts and finishes at the Gazebo at Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176. Please no dogs, wagons or baby strollers - with the uneven terrain, we want to ensure everyone's safety.
The water stop along the course will be a self serve refillable style. Runners are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to use while on course.
SWAG: All pre-registered 5k runners are guaranteed a long sleeve performance shirt. Refreshments will follow both races. The 5K race runs through a scenic cross-country course in Ida Lee Parks 138 acres.
No dogs, wagons, or baby strollers are allowed on the course due to the terrain.
NOVEMBER KICKS OFF OUR FOOD DRIVE MONTH! We ask that all participants to bring canned goods or non-perishable items to donate to the Loudoun Hunger Relief Food Bank [https://loudounhunger.org/]. Food can be dropped off at the recreation center beginning November 1 through race day. Monetary donations are accepted through the online registration process.
Freeze Your Gizzard 5K and 1 Mile
