Brain Freezer 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- North Beach Park, Burlington, VT
- Distance
- 2026 Brain Freezer 5K
From the Organizer
Lace up your running shoes and grab your spoons, the Brain Freezer 5K is back!!
If you are new to the race, the rules are simple: Challengers run half a 5k, stop to down a full pint of Vermont made ice cream, then finish out the the race! Are you up for the challenge? (fun runners do not have to finish a pint)
This is the second year we've done this route, and it was a huge success last year! The race will follow the bike path along beautiful Lake Champlain. It will run between North Beach and Waterfront Park with an ice cream eating pit stop in Water Works Park.
Prizes will be given out for best costume and best team costumes, so have fun with it!
All of the proceeds from the race go to People Helping People Global, a Vermont-based international development organization that provides interest-free microloans to people living on less than $2 a day. Here is the link to learn more about the organization: PHPG's website.
We thank all of the companies and volunteers that have donated money, time, or services to PHPG to make the Brain Freezer 5K happen!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Burlington Intl Ap.
Host City
About Burlington, VT
Population
20,488
as of 2023
Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
BTV
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 123 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Brain Freezer 5K?
- Brain Freezer 5K is a running race held in Burlington, Vermont on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Brain Freezer 5K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Burlington, Vermont at North Beach Park, Burlington, VT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Brain Freezer 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Brain Freezer 5K
Sep 12, 2026