When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
North Beach Park, Burlington VT
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: North Beach Park, Burlington, VT
- URL: Brain Freezer 5K
- Overview: Lace up your running shoes and grab your spoons, the Brain Freezer 5K is back!!
Race Challenge
- Rules: Challengers run half a 5k, stop to down a full pint of Vermont made ice cream, then finish out the race! Are you up for the challenge?
- Fun Runners: Fun runners do not have to finish a pint.
Race Course
- Route: The race will follow the bike path along beautiful Lake Champlain.
- Distance: It will run between North Beach and Waterfront Park.
- Ice Cream Stop: Ice cream eating pit stop will be in Water Works Park.
Prizes and Awards
- Costume Prizes: Prizes will be given out for best costume and best team costumes, so have fun with it!
Charity Information
- Proceeds: All of the proceeds from the race go to People Helping People Global, a Vermont-based international development organization that provides interest-free microloans to people living on less than $2 a day.
- Learn More: Here is the link to learn more about the organization: PHPG's website.
Gratitude
- Thanks: We thank all of the companies and volunteers that have donated money, time, or services to PHPG to make the Brain Freezer 5K happen!
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