Freeze For Food
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Event details
The Freeze For Food takes place on March 7, 2026, and is listed as the 45th Annual event. It offers the following race options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 5K AND 10K
Entry fees listed for the 5K and 10K are $25, with age-based reduced rates ($0: ages 1-5; $10: ages 6-17; $15: ages 18-24). The combined 5K and 10K entry fee is $40. Registration prices increase after January 31, 2026. The event partners with Open Doors for Refugees.
Location and additional information
The event location is Vilas Park Shelter, 1602 Vilas Park Drive, Madison, WI 53715. A downloadable 5K/10K course map is available. The organizers run a food drive at the shelter on race day and request non-perishable pantry items and clean grocery bags (plastic, paper, or cloth) for donation. The event page reports $1,170 raised toward a $25,000 goal. The event maintains Facebook and Instagram pages for updates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
