Chilly Willy Half Marathon - Las Cruces
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Event details
The Chilly Willy event takes place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at La Llorona Park, 3440 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007. The event offers multiple race options, including:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Virtual 5K, Virtual 10K, Virtual Half Marathon Each distance also has a "No Shirt" registration option. Packet pickup is held on race morning, beginning one hour before the race. Dec 31 is the last day to register to guarantee shirt size. Registration prices vary by period (early, regular, late, and race-day) and by distance; shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by January 3.
Course, awards and logistics
Races run on the trails of La Llorona Park. The 5K and 10K are single out-and-back courses; the half marathon is a double loop. The course is described as mostly flat. Water stations are placed approximately every 1.5 miles. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal; organizers ordered 200 finisher medals in total. Awards include Top 3 Overall (M/F), Top 3 Masters (M/F), Top 3 Sr. Masters, Top 3 Grand Masters, and Top 3 in 5-year age groups from 10 & under through 75+. Teams of five or more receive tiered registration discounts. All registrations are final; there are no refunds, deferments, or transfers. In case of extreme weather the event may be canceled with no refunds; if required by health authorities the event will move to virtual and shirts will be shipped. Volunteers who recruit three qualifying volunteers and meet requirements may receive a $50 Visa gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
