Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run 10K
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Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run
The Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run is an annual winter road race held in International Falls, Minnesota as part of the Icebox Days winter festival in January. The event draws runners from the region and from other countries and takes place in cold winter conditions typical of the area.
Distances offered:
- 5K road race
- 10K road race
Race registration and the race center are located at the Backus Community Center. Check-in and bib pickup are available before the race and on race day. The race fee no longer includes a t-shirt; a commemorative participation medal is included and additional merchandise is sold separately through Hasbargen Customs. Volunteers known as the Gizzard Girls assist with registration and support for participants. A pancake feed hosted by the Falls Education Foundation is held around the race with donations accepted. Organizers note a Runner’s Reception following the race.
The run is presented as one of the central events of Icebox Days, which features multiple winter activities and community events over the festival period. Coordination for Icebox Days and associated events involves the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce together with local organizations, sponsors and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
