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Freezy Cheeks 5K: First Frost

Sunday, January 18, 2026. Open Start from 11 AM - Noon. Essex Junction, VT 05452 US Directions

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5K

Price: $30
Time: 11:00AM EST 12:00PM EST
First Frost hosted by Black Flannel Brewing Co.
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2-Person Special

Price: $50
Time: 11:00AM EST 12:00PM EST
Price increases after January 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Place

Black Flannel Brewing Co.
21 Essex Way # 201
Essex Junction, VT US 05452

Description

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. 

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