Chilly 5k
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Chilly 5k : Joplin, Missouri
The Chilly 5k Presented by Freeman Health System is held on January 1, 2026 in Joplin, Missouri. The 5k is a point to point course that is described as mostly downhill. The route begins at the Joplin Family Y, follows the Tin Cup Trail, passes Wildcat Glades, and finishes along Shoal Creek. A separate kids run of 0.1 mile takes place near the Wildcat Glades pavilion by the finish line.
Entry options and timing details listed by the organizer include a registration price of $45 for the 5k during the December 19 to January 1 window, and a no swag option priced at $30. The kids run is free. The 5k is chip timed and all 5k finishers receive a finisher medal. Kids run finishers receive a sticker.
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers and to age group winners in male and female categories, three deep, across a range of age brackets from 9 and under through 80 and over.
Packet pickup and paper registration are available at the Joplin Family Y on the days before and the day of the event. Online registration remains open on the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
