New Year's Eve Chilly Chili Run
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New Year's Eve Chilly Chili Run
The event is scheduled for December 31, 2026 at the Hornung Student Center on the Marian University campus. The university is located on the east side of the city along National Avenue and Division Street. Registration and the post race party will be held in the Hornung Student Center. Parking is available in the Stayer Center lot via 2nd Street or Morningside Drive, or in the Regina lot via Division Street.
The event offers these distances:
- 5k run/walk
- 1/2 mile kids run (12 and under)
The course is flat and measured, entirely on roads, with the start and finish near the Hornung Student Center. Participants should be aware the course could be snow or ice covered.
A kelly green sweatshirt design is provided by Hopper's Silk Screening & All-Star Trophy. Participants who want a sweatshirt must register by December 15; sweatshirts are adult sizes only and none will be available after that date. The club is not responsible for unclaimed sweatshirts after race day.
Awards include overall top male and female in both the 5k run and the 5k walk. Chili bowls will be awarded to the top male and female in these 5k run age groups: 14 & under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 & over. Overall winners are excluded from age group awards. All children in the 1/2 mile run receive a participant award.
Entry fees for pre-registered participants by December 15 are $30 with a crewneck sweatshirt, $40 with a hooded sweatshirt, or $15 without a sweatshirt. Kids in the 1/2 mile may choose a crewneck for $15 or a hooded sweatshirt for $25; sizes are adult only. After December 15 and on race day the fee is $25 for all participants. The 1/2 mile kids run is free. Prices include chili, food, beverages, and awards. Fond du Lac Running Club members in good standing are eligible for a $2 discount. Registration is online only. Questions should be submitted through the club contact page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
