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
Jan 24, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$28.00
Jan 24, 2026
Distance — 5k/10k
Type — Running
09:00
$43.00
Jan 24, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
10:00
$28.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in International Falls.
Learn more about the host city, 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.
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