Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga
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Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga
The event takes place on Sunday, January 17, 2027, at Shelter #1 on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga (4631 Amnicola Hwy, 37406). It offers in-person and virtual running options across multiple distances.
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Virtual options for 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- No-shirt registration options for each distance
The 5K and 10K are single out-and-back courses and the half marathon is a double loop. The courses are described as generally flat. Water stations are available at approximately every 1.5 miles. The course cutoff for the half marathon is 3.5 hours (16 minutes per mile).
All finishers receive a custom finisher medal. Awards are presented by overall placement and in age groups in five-year increments starting at 10 and under and extending through the older age categories; top overall and masters categories are also recognized. Race shirts are provided, with a registration deadline in early January guaranteeing shirt sizes; afterward shirts are available while supplies last. Packet pickup is held on race morning beginning one hour before the races.
Team registration discounts apply for groups of five or more, with larger discounts for larger teams. A virtual participation option allows runners to complete their distance remotely and submit times by the published deadline; virtual packages are mailed after the event within the continental US. Volunteers who recruit others and meet event requirements may be eligible for a $50 gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
