Bundle up and get ready to race! The Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon is the perfect way to kick off the new year with some frosty fun and a whole lot of miles. Whether you’re tackling the 5K, digging deep for the 10K, or braving the full Half Marathon, this winter-themed …
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Bundle up and get ready to race! The Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon is the perfect way to kick off the new year with some frosty fun and a whole lot of miles. Whether you’re tackling the 5K, digging deep for the 10K, or braving the full Half Marathon, this winter-themed event brings runners together for a crisp, refreshing challenge that celebrates the season.
Every participant will earn a finisher medal, a well-deserved reward for braving the chill and crossing that finish line. We’ll also be presenting overall and age-group awards for each distance in the usual 5-year categories starting at 10 & under, giving runners of all ages a chance to shine.
It’s wrapped in cool winter vibes, complete with themed swag, an energetic race atmosphere, and a finish-line experience that makes every shiver worth it. The event is designed for everyone—from first-time 5K walkers to seasoned half-marathoners looking to start the year strong.
Layer up, lace up, and come chill with us at the Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon… where the air is cold, but the race-day excitement is always red-hot!
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Writing this review under the Phoenix race although I competed in the Tucson race. This is one of those races that exists solely to profit off of you - nothing … MORE
Writing this review under the Phoenix race although I competed in the Tucson race. This is one of those races that exists solely to profit off of you – nothing special added in, the swag was awful, finishers medals were average, and if you placed… you got a pin that said “half marathon” or whatever you ran. Anytime you see a race put on by Five Star, run.
I used this race solely as a gauge of fitness for my marathon training since I was in the area and it was relatively cheap. The course was a DOUBLE OUT AND BACK on a trail in Tucson… what the heck. You also had to carry your own fuel (if you were going for time) because they didn’t have anyone at the hydration stands, just a big jug of water that you’d have to fill yourself. The race also started at 9am MT which if you have any common sense you would never do – was the race even put on by runners or just some corporation looking to make a quick buck? At least the course was on a paved trail which made it somewhat easy with minimal hills.
Overall, do not do any Five Star races unless you happen to be in the area and want to test for time. They’re poorly organized, cheap, and not designed with the runner in mind.
Small race.
Exciting announcer. Not a lot of volunteers to help run it. Enjoyed that it was a small race. Ran out of finisher medals due to abundance of late sign-ups. Limited … MORE
Exciting announcer. Not a lot of volunteers to help run it. Enjoyed that it was a small race. Ran out of finisher medals due to abundance of late sign-ups. Limited parking. Make sure to do the early wave to find a parking spot.