Freeze Your Gizzard 5K - Leesburg
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Freeze Your Gizzard 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Freeze Your Gizzard takes place Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176. The event includes a timed 5K race and a 1 mile fun run.
Distances
- 5K cross-country race through Ida Lee Park's 138 acres.
- 1 Mile fun run with a commemorative medal at the finish.
The 5K course is cross-country style and includes several steep hills. The race starts and finishes at the park gazebo. Due to uneven terrain, dogs, wagons, and baby strollers are not allowed on the course. Runners are encouraged to bring their own water bottle for use on course. Bottled water and refreshments are provided after the races.
Registration fees are tiered for the 5K: $24 through August 31, $30 September 1 to November 7, $35 November 8 to November 18, and $40 November 19 to November 21. The 1 mile fun run registration is $20 through November 18 and $25 November 20 to November 21. All pre-registered 5K runners are guaranteed a long sleeve performance shirt.
Packet pick up is available in the days before the race and on race day at the registration tents; the packet pick up location is the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three in each age group: 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 plus.
The event partners with Loudoun Hunger Relief and requests that participants bring two or more canned food items to donate; food may be dropped off at packet pick up or on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
