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Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix

Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix

Race Date

Feb 22, 2026

Location

Phoenix, AZ

The Experience

**8:00 am & 9:00 am Start Times Available** 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. We'll be starting at 9:00 am at Thunderbird Paseo Park. 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!

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Start Time

9:00 AM

Giveaway

Shirt

Start Location

6011 W. Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85306

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size10/15

~85 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty2/20

2% returning runners

Course & details3/15

2 timing sources

National draw6/10

runners from 12 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:29:39

Weather2/10

typical high 72°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

46°

Afternoon (High)

72°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

38%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 204 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

204

Median time

2:11:06

Latest turnout

90

States

18

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:153:45

Turnout by year

20242026

'24'25'26
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