Parks and Rec to hold Frozen Ox 5K Feb. 15

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By Pioneer Staff Report

February 07, 2025 at 11:40 AM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The city of in collaboration with the Blue Ox Marathon, will host a Frozen Ox 5K with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the race at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Paul Bunyan Park.

Participants can run or walk this 5K challenge in person or virtually and a timing clock will be available, a release said.

The first 36 participants will receive a winter hat. The first three finishers in the male and female categories will receive an award.

The cost per person is $22 by pre-registering or $27 the day of the race at the Tourist Information Center. For more information or to register contact (218) 333-1862 or visit

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