Freezy Cheeks 5k Series
Embrace winter racing with RunVermont's Freezy Cheeks 5k Series
Register for one, two, or all three!
Fun Host Perks
- Black Flannel Brewing Co. (1/19): Registration includes one Black Flannel Full Pour Beer (21+) or the N/A option of a bartender crafted Mocktail.*
- Zero Gravity Brewery (2/8): Registration includes one Zero Gravity crafted beverage, including beer (21+), Hop Fizz Sparkling Hop Water or Rescue Club N/A.
- Switchback Brewing Co. (3/15): Registration includes a pint glass with purchase and there will be a running movie screening at 12 pm.
* You can stay at The Essex Resort and Spa under a special rate the night before. Or enjoy a discounted salt cave experience from Purple Sage.
Fun Series Perks
Skirack is providing participants who register for one race a limited 15% off coupon and participants who register for the series a limited 25% off coupon (please show proof of registration for single-use redemption in store at Skirack by 6/1/25, exclusions apply such as bikes, gift cards, discounted merchandise, etc.).
Chug Water will be on hand at each race with locally canned water and there will be raffles of products from RunVermont's generous partners, including tickets to the Vermont Brewers Festival!
3-Race Series to Keep You Motivated
Embrace winter racing and save: get a 20% discount by signing up for RunVermont's 3-race series of chip-timed 5ks in January, February, and March. You also get the coveted Freezy Cheeks buff to keep you warm and a limited 25% off coupon to Skirack to keep you fueled and using high-quality gear!
Register for the SeriesBib Pickup
Two options this year!
- Your bib can be picked up from Skirack between 12 pm and 6 pm the Friday before the race (take advantage of Skirack offering a limited 15% discount during bib pickup); or
- Your bib can be picked up at the start of each race under the RunVermont tent between 10:30 am and 12 pm.
Freezy Cheeks 5k Series Winners
Series winners (highest age-graded ranking (in M/F/NB) over the series) win a pair of tickets to the 2025 Vermont Brewers Festival.
The Freezy Cheeks 5k series is conducted using an open-start format: There will be a "mass" start at 11 am, but you can start your run anytime between 11 am and 12 pm.
RunVermont's Freezy Cheeks 5k Series Partners
A big thank you to:
Black Flannel Brewing Co.; Zero Gravity Brewery; Switchback Brewing Co.; Chug Water; Skirack;
The Essex Experience (The Essex Resort & Spa and Purple Sage); and Vermont Brewers Association.