Sat, Mar 6, 2027

26th Annual Chilly Chippewa

Chippewa Falls, WI

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26th Annual Chilly Chippewa 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

127finishers

16:16winner

26:07median

53:12cutoff

Top 3: Ben Cihasky (16:16) · Eric Neuwirth (16:26) · Tyce Xiong (16:41)

The 26th Annual Chilly Chippewa is in its 26th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles3/6/2027 10:00$20

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Common Questions About the 26th Annual Chilly Chippewa

Will I finish last at the 26th Annual Chilly Chippewa?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 26:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 53:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 26th Annual Chilly Chippewa a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (127 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 26th Annual Chilly Chippewa?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:16 while the median finisher took 26:07. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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