46th Annual Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run™ 5K & 10K
Typically 0–15°F · low rain risk
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2026
-30–-14°F
dry
2025
-11–1°F
dry
2024
17–29°F
dry
2023
13–29°F
dry
2022
-23–0°F
dry
2021
5–24°F
dry
2020
21–26°F
dry
2019
-1–12°F
dry
2018
4–11°F
dry
2017
29–35°F
dry
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About this race
The Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run is the zaniest winter running event in North America! Only the bold run the cold in this famous little northern border town of International Falls, Minnesota - aka the Icebox of the Nation! Choose between the 5K or the 10K - or if you are really tough....run both. The legendary Gizzard Girls will be on hand to register, assist and cheer on all racers! We hope to see all the runners at the Runner’s Reception after the race!
Race start and registrations located at Backus Community Center, 900 5th St, Intl Falls MN 56649
- Check-in and bib pickup available Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday beginning at 7:30am
- 5K starts at 9am
- 10K starts at 10am
- The Falls Education Foundation will be hosting a pancake feed from 7:30am to 11:30 am. Free will donation.
- FYGBR Awards Ceremony for 5K & 10K Races at 11:30am (est.)
- Race fee no longer includes the t-shirt.
- You can purchase a t-shirt here.
- Race fee no longer includes the t-shirt.
- Commemorative participation medal is included.
- HIGHLY RECOMMEND DUE TO OTHER AREA EVENTS THAT YOU RESERVE A ROOM ASAP! Click this link to find the area accommodations.
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