Freeze For Food

MAR

2026

Join the 45th annual Freeze For Food in Madison on March 7, 2026 to run a 5K or 10K and support Open Doors for Refugees. Bring a nonperishable item to the onsite food drive and enjoy a community morning of running and giving.

Sat 7 Mar 2026

Madison, Wisconsin

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Freeze For Food is scheduled for March 7, 2026, at the Vilas Park Shelter, 1602 Vilas Park Drive, Madison, WI 53715. This is the 45th edition of the Freeze For Food race. The event raises funds for Open Doors for Refugees and includes an on-site food drive to collect non-perishable pantry items and clean grocery bags. A course map for the 5K and 10K is available for participants to download or view.

Race details

5K
10K
5K AND 10K

Entry fees are listed as $25 for the 5K and $25 for the 10K, with age-based pricing shown as $0 for ages 1-5, $10 for ages 6-17, and $15 for ages 18-24. The combined 5K and 10K option is listed at $40. Registration prices increase after January 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm CST. A collection bin for food donations will be located at the Vilas Park Shelter on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k

5 km

5k and 10k