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Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces

Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces

Race Date

Jan 11, 2026

Location

Las Cruces, NM

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 8:30 am and running on the trails of La Llorona 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, January 11, 2026

Start Time

8:30 AM

Giveaway

Long Sleeve

Start Location

3440 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, 88007

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

5K10K13.1K13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size7/15

~21.5 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty6/20

7% returning runners

Course & details3/15

4 timing sources

National draw4/10

runners from 4 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:33:33

Weather10/10

typical high 55°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

31°

Afternoon (High)

55°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.0"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

41%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 43 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

43

Median time

2:25:46

Latest turnout

31

States

5

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:30p50 median ≈ 2:154:20

Turnout by year

20252026

'25'26
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