Sun, Jan 10, 2027

Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K10KHalf Marathon

Entry is $30 now and rises to $32.50 after Jan 2, 2027, so registering before then saves $2.50.

About the Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix

The course runs mostly flat with just enough variation to keep it honest. It is not hilly, but it is not pancake-flat either, and the terrain moves along quickly regardless of which distance you choose. Self-serve water stations are spaced out along the route, so if you plan to push the pace, carrying your own hydration is worth considering.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local sports bar and grill, which doubles as a decent excuse to meet other runners the night before. Race-morning check-in opens an hour before the start for anyone who skips the early option.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

70finishers

17:23winner

43:19median

1:39:13cutoff

Top 3: James Drury (17:23) · Perez Madison (20:29) · Elizabeth Frey (21:33)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

45finishers

1:29:39winner

2:11:07median

3:38:44cutoff

Top 3: Tony Nguyen (1:29:39) · Hannah Cullen (1:36:02) · Federico Ramirez (1:42:40)

10K · 2026 results

38finishers

44:20winner

1:04:18median

1:57:55cutoff

Top 3: Emily Nielsen (44:20) · Issy Nielson (46:07) · Paul Steenman (46:47)

The Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K1/10/2027 08:30$35

10K1/10/2027 08:30$40

5K1/10/2027 08:30$30

10K1/10/2027 08:30$35

13.1 Miles1/10/2027 08:30$60

13.1 Miles1/10/2027 08:30$55

5K1/10/2027 08:30$35

10K1/10/2027 08:30$35

13.1 Miles1/10/2027 08:30$35

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Common Questions About the Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix

Will I finish last at the Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 43:19, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:39:13, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix a good first 5K?

It is a small race (70 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix?

The 5K winner ran 17:23 while the median finisher took 43:19. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix?

Join a local run club. PHX Run Club, Valley Runners Run Club, Mikkeller Running Club - Phoenix and others in Phoenix welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.