Southern Freeze 50/50

Columbus, United States • 24 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Southern Freeze 50/50 is a winter urban running event in Columbus, GA, with courses that run along the Columbus and Phenix City Riverwalks beside the Chattahoochee River. The event starts and finishes at Scofflaw Brewing in Columbus. The route passes local landmarks such as the world’s longest urban whitewater course, Columbus State University, The National Infantry Museum, and Golden Park. Registration has a no-refund, no-deferral policy.

Race details

Distances and combined challenges:

  • 25k
  • 50k
  • 50-mile
  • Freeze & Fried combo: two 25k races (total 50k)
  • FF100k: two 50k races (total 100k)
  • FF100 mile: two 50-mile races (total 100 miles)

Aid stations will provide food items such as chicken and dumplings, sweet tea, grilled cheese, and cookies, and hydration options including Coke, water, and CeraSport. Every entrant receives a T-shirt and a beanie; all finishers receive a race medal. A special award is given to the first overall finisher in each event. Time cutoffs are 10 hours for the 25k and 50k races and 14 hours for the 50-mile race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miles
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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