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46th Annual Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run™ 5K & 10K

Name: 46th Annual Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run™ 5K & 10K
Start: 2026-01-24
End: 2026-01-24
Location: International Falls, Minnesota

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calendar_today 24 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

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.
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.

Races Offered

5K

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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09:00

5k/10k

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 5k/10k

terrain

Type — Road running

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09:00

10k

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

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10:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in International Falls.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -16.0° / -8.3°

wb_sunny -21.8° / -13.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.5 /

water_drop 79.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -16.0° / -8.3°

wb_sunny -21.8° / -13.7°

air 12.5 km/h

water_drop 79.5%

About International Falls

International Falls is a city in Minnesota. The city is nicknamed "Frostbite Falls" or "Icebox of the Nation". According to Forbes magazine, it is the coldest city in the Lower 48 United States.