Freeze For Food
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Event details
Freeze For Food is a community run and walk held in Madison, WI on March 7, 2026. The event raises funds to support Open Doors for Refugees. Event distances offered are:
- 5K
- 10K
- 5K and 10K (combined entry)
Entry fees listed for the 5K and 10K are $20, with age-tiered pricing: free for ages 1-5, $10 for ages 6-17, and $15 for ages 18-24. The combined 5K and 10K entry fee is $30. Registration opens November 1, 2025.
Location and logistics
The event meeting point is Vilas Park Shelter, 1602 Vilas Park Drive, Madison, WI 53715. There is no race bag this year; racer bibs are available for pickup in advance at Movin' Shoes, 528 S. Park St., Madison, on Friday from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm, or on race day at Vilas Park Shelter. Registrants may pick up a 2025 International Calendar at Vilas Park while supplies last.
The event also hosts a food drive for the Goodman Community Center Fritz Food Pantry; non-perishable pantry items and plastic, paper, or cloth bags can be brought to Vilas Park Shelter for collection. A course map is provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.