Brain Freezer 5K

The Brain Freezer 5K is a unique running event held in Burlington, Vermont, featuring a 5-kilometer course along the scenic bike path by Lake Champlain. Participants run half the distance, pause to consume a full pint of Vermont-made ice cream at an ice cream pit stop in Water Works Park, then complete the race. Fun runners may opt out of the ice cream challenge.

The race starts and finishes between North Beach Park and Waterfront Park. Prizes are awarded for best individual and team costumes, adding a festive atmosphere. Proceeds support People Helping People Global, a nonprofit providing microloans to those in extreme poverty. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.