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

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

Race Date

Feb 21, 2026

Location

Tucson, AZ

The Experience

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 Danny Lopez 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

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Start Time

9:00 AM

Giveaway

Shirt

Start Location

Danny Lopez Park, Tucson, AZ, 85745

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
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size7/15

~26 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details3/15

4 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 8 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:19:48

Weather2/10

typical high 71°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

44°

Afternoon (High)

71°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

38%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 26 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

26

Median time

2:06:26

Latest turnout

26

States

8

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:053:30
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