Freeze Your Gizzard 5k
Leesburg, Virginia, United States
Nov, 2026 (TBD)
1mi, 5k
Race Information
Join and celebrate over two decades of running! The Town of Leesburg’s Freeze Your Gizzard 5K Cross Country Race and 1-Mile Fun Run will be held at Ida Lee Park. All pre-registered 5k runners are guaranteed a long sleeve performance shirt. Refreshments will follow the races. The 5K race runs through a scenic cross-country course in Ida Lee Park’s 138 acres. No dogs, wagons, or baby strollers are allowed on the course due to the terrain.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Frederick Running Festival
📍Frederick Fairgrounds - Frederick, MD - May 2 & 3, 2026
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Why We Like This Run:
✅ Free Parking, Free Beer & Live Music
✅ Fun, Flat & Scenic Course
✅ Run Both Days for Added SWAG
Get It All at the Frederick Running Festival. A longtime community favorite of more than 20 years and just outside Washington, D.C., the Frederick Running Festival delivers big-race energy with small-town charm. With four race options finishing at the Frederick Fairgrounds, this weekend is built for runners who want the full experience.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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