Chilly 5k
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Chilly 5k : Joplin, MO
The Chilly 5k is a New Year’s Day running event in Joplin presented by Freeman Health System. The main race is a point to point 5k on a mostly downhill course that begins at the Joplin Family Y, follows the Tin Cup Trail down to Wildcat Glades, and finishes along Shoal Creek. A separate kids fun run of approximately 0.1 mile starts at the Wildcat Glades pavilion by the finish line.
Distances:
- 5k point to point, mostly downhill
- 0.1 mile kids fun run, untimed
Timing and finishers: the 5k is chip timed. The kids run is not timed. All finishers of both events receive a finisher medal. Race awards include top three male and female overall, plus age group awards awarded three deep for male and female in the following groups: 9 and under; 10–12; 13–15; 16–19; 20–24; 25–29; 30–34; 35–39; 40–44; 45–49; 50–54; 55–59; 60–64; 65–69; 70–74; 75–79; 80 and over.
Entry pricing and packet pickup: 5k entries include a custom medal, long sleeve shirt, and a cinnamon roll with tiered pricing from October through January. A no swag entry option is offered at lower rates. Packet pickup and paper registration are available at the Joplin Family Y on December 31 and January 1. Online registration remains open through January 1. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
