Freeze Your Gizzard 5K and 1 Mile

Event Overview

• Event Name: Town of Leesburg’s Freeze Your Gizzard 5K Cross Country Race and 1-Mile Fun Run
• Date: November 22, 2025
• Location: Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176
• Race URL: Register Here

Start Times

• 5K: Starts at 9 AM from the festival field
• 1-Mile Fun Run: Starts at 9:45 AM from the festival field

Course Details

• Type: Cross country style with several steep hills
• Start/Finish Location: Gazebo at Ida Lee Park
• Safety Note: No dogs, wagons, or baby strollers allowed due to uneven terrain
• Water Stop: Self-serve refillable style: participants encouraged to bring their own water bottle

Participant Perks

• Swag: All pre-registered 5K runners receive a long sleeve performance shirt
• Refreshments: Available following both races
• Scenic Route: 5K runs through Ida Lee Park’s 138 acres
• Course Restrictions: No dogs, wagons, or baby strollers allowed

Food Drive Initiative

• Food Drive Month: November kicks off our food drive
• Donation Request: Participants are asked to bring canned goods or non-perishable items
• Recipient: Donations benefit the Loudoun Hunger Relief Food Bank
• Drop-off Locations: Food can be dropped off at the recreation center beginning November 1 through race day. Monetary donations are accepted online.