Chilly Willy Half Marathon - Phoenix
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Event
The Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Thunderbird Paseo Park, 6011 W. Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85306. The organizer offers both in-person and virtual options. The course is described by the organizer as mostly flat. Water stations will be provided approximately every 1.5 miles.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Virtual 5K, Virtual 10K, Virtual Half Marathon
- No-shirt registration options for each distance
Logistics and awards
Entry fees vary by registration period, with preview, early-bird, regular, late, and race-day prices listed for each distance. Participants who register by Feb 12 are guaranteed race swag in their size; after that, swag is available while supplies last. Early packet pickup is listed for Saturday, Feb. 22, 5 - 7 pm at Thunderbird Paseo Park. Virtual participants can submit times by the end of race day and virtual packages are scheduled to be shipped the Monday after the event for continental US addresses.
All finishers receive a custom finisher medal. Awards include top 3 overall male and female, age-group awards in five-year increments starting at 10 & under and extending through 80+, and separate overall masters categories (40+, 50+, 60+). Volunteer recruitment can qualify a person to receive a $50 Visa gift card if specified conditions are met. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
