Freezy Cheeks 5K: First Frost

Freezy Cheeks 5K Series

Embrace winter racing with RunVermont's Freezy Cheeks 5K Series. Register for one, two, or all three!

• Register for First Frost (Black Flannel, 1/18)
• Register for Second Squall (Zero Gravity, 2/8)
• Register for Third Berg (Switchback, 3/15)

Fun Host Perks

• Black Flannel Brewing Co. (1/18): Registration includes one limited beverage (including beer (21+) and N/A option).
• Zero Gravity Brewery (2/8): Registration includes one limited beverage (including beer (21+) and N/A option) and a Valentine's Day surprise (or two).
• Switchback Brewing Co. (3/15): Registration includes one limited beverage (including beer (21+) and N/A option).

3-Race Series to Keep You Motivated

Embrace winter racing and save $15.00 by signing up for all three races. You also get the coveted Freezy Cheeks buff to keep you warm!

Bib Pickup

Two options this year!

• Your bib can be picked up from Skirack between 10:00 AM and 6 PM the Friday and Saturday before the race (in-store discounts and exclusive raffle prizes); or
• Your bib can be picked up at the start of each race between 10:15 AM and 11:55 AM.

Freezy Cheeks 5K Series Winners

Series winners (highest age-graded ranking (in F/M/NB) over the series) win a pair of tickets to the 2026 Vermont Brewers Festival (21+, may be gifted) or Skirack gift card (if not 21+).

Freezy Cheeks 5k Start, February 2023

The Freezy Cheeks 5K series is conducted using an open-start format: There will be a "mass" start at 11:00 AM, but you can start your run anytime between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Location: Black Flannel Brewing Co. Essex Junction VT US - 05452

The first race in Freezy Cheeks, RunVermont's three-race series of chip-timed 5Ks in January, February, and March. Open-start format, runners can start anytime from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM. We allow race-day registration and strongly encourage paying online. For this first one, we'll be at Black Flannel Brewing, located at the Essex Experience in Essex Junction, VT, and registration includes one limited beverage (including beer (21+) and N/A option). Your bib can be picked up from Skirack between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM the Friday and Saturday before the race or at the race under the RunVermont tent between 10:15 AM and 11:55 AM. There will be special discounts and an exclusive raffle for registrants that get their bibs at Skirack.