Chilly Willy Half Marathon - Phoenix
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Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix (February 22, 2026)
The event takes place in Phoenix, AZ at Thunderbird Paseo Park, 6011 W. Thunderbird Rd. It offers in-person and virtual options with the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon Virtual entries are available for all three distances. The course is described as mostly flat. Water stations will be provided approximately every 1.5 miles. Long-sleeve race shirts and finisher medals are offered to registrants.
Registration, awards, and logistics
Entry fees vary by registration period. Typical price ranges are: 5K $25–$40, 10K $30–$45, Half Marathon $50–$65, and Virtual races $25–$35. Participants registered by February 12 are guaranteed race swag in their size. Early packet pickup is listed at Thunderbird Paseo Park the evening before the race.
Awards include custom medals for top finishers by gender and age: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F (40+), Top 3 Grand Masters M/F (50+), Top 3 Senior Masters M/F (60+), and Top 3 in five-year age groups from 10 & under through 80+. Volunteer roles are available; qualifying volunteers who recruit and serve with three others may receive a $50 Visa gift card. Virtual participants submit times by the end of race day and virtual packages are shipped after the event to continental US addresses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.