Race Information

Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run
International Falls, MN
City Location
Koochiching County
Jan 27, 2024 - Saturday
10K, 5K run
  • Race Website
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    The Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run is the zaniest winter running event in North America! Only the bold run the cold in this famous little northern border town of International Falls, Minnesota - aka the Icebox of the Nation! Choose between the 5K or the 10K - or if you are really tough....run both. The legendary Gizzard Girls will be on hand to register, assist and cheer on all racers! We hope to see all the runners at the Runner’s Reception after the race!  

    Race start and registrations located at Backus Community Center, 900 5th St, Intl Falls MN 56649

    • Check-in and bib pickup available Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday beginning at 7:30am
    • 5K starts at 9am
    • 10K starts at 10am 
    • The Falls Education Foundation will be hosting a pancake feed from 7:30am to 11:30 am.  Free will donation. 
    • FYGBR Awards Ceremony for 5K & 10K Races at 11:30am (est.)
    • Race fee no longer includes the t-shirt. Can be purchased separately along with additional merchandise at https://www.hasbargencustoms.com/shop/fundraisers-team-orders/13
    • Commemorative participation medal is included. 
    • HIGHLY RECOMMEND DUE TO OTHER AREA EVENTS THAT YOU RESERVE A ROOM ASAP! Click this link to find the area accommodations.

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Listing Status

  • Added to our Directory
    Oct 30, 2002
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Sep 21, 2023
  • Last checked by a snack-eating human.
    Dec 11, 2023
  • Appears in Directories
  • This event has concluded
    We hope to update it for 2025

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