Events
Half Marathon Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.fivestarntp.com/ograces/chilly-willy-5k%2F10k%2Fhalf-marathon---albuquerque.
Place
Cottonwood Creek Park
Colorado Springs, CO US 80918
Charity
The Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City seeks a charity partner. Contact Meredith for more information.
Description
It's winter time & it's cold, but don't hibernate! Keep moving because it's a great time to go for a run whether you join us live or run virtual!
We're racing the trails Cottonwood Creek Park. All the races start at 8:30 am, with Finisher Medals for everyone! Only 200 finisher medals will be ordered so sign up or add yours on early!
All participants will receive their very own Chilly Willy long sleeve race shirt and Finisher Medal! We'll have have chip timing with awards for the Overalls, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Masters, and the five year age groups.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Volunteer
Volunteering for this race can earn you a $50 Visa Gift Card.
Here's how it works: 1) You sign up to volunteer on the Volunteer page. 2) You recruit 3 (three) others - 13 years or older - to volunteer for this race and have them sign up on the Volunteer page and put Your Name when it asks who recruited them. 3) You and your recruits show up on race day and volunteer for the entire race. 4) After the race, if all qualifications are met, Five Star NTP will mail you your $50 Visa Gift card.
Get started by going to the Volunteer Page to sign up for this race.
Sponsor
The Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Yukon (OKC) is currently accepting sponsors. Contact Meredith for more information.
Why should you sponsor the Five Star NTP Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Develop a relationship with your community.
- Express your support for a charity.
- Increase name-recognition in your community.
- Our process for building a race experience means that your business has the opportunity to be the driving force behind a race, including an Early Packet Pickup the evening before an event (bringing traffic through your door) or a customized finish line experience for our racers.
Partner Level Pricing--Current year's rates are based on last year's participation counts. Each race is priced individually. Contact Meredith@fivestarntp.com for more details.
Entry & Registration Fees
Regular Registration: (ends 01/19):
-5K: $35 (no swag save $5)
-10K: $40 (no swag save $5)
-Half Marathon: $60 (no swag save $5)
-Virtual Races: $35
Late Registration: (ends 01/24):
-5K: $37.5 (no swag save $5)
-10K: $42.5 (no swag save $5)
-Half Marathon: $62.5 (no swag save $5)
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40 (no swag save $5)
-10K: $45 (no swag save $5)
-Half Marathon: $65 (no swag save $5)
*All participants registered by 01/15 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
Virtual Running - How it works & Link for Time Submission
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!" Then, the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day. We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends & pups to join you! Sign up, and register for the Chilly Willy Virtual 5K, 10K or Half!!
Step 2
Download your Custom Digital Bib! Hydrate and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route, and use the hashtag #ChillyWilly5K #ChillyWilly10K #ChillyWillyHalf #fivestarrunning
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile or registration.
You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until end of day 1/14/23.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
Course & Timing
The 5K & 10K are single out & backs and the Half is a double loop. Everything is pretty flat, so you're guaranteed a great net time.
*The half is a double loop.
Groups & Teams
Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart!
Organize your very own Chilly Willy Team! Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a Team. Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration.
- 5+: $2.50 off
- 11+: $3.75 off
- 21+: $5.00 off
- 51+: $6.25 off
- 100+: $7.50 off
Awards & Goodies
Awesome Custom Finisher Medals included for all of the Half Marathon finishers! Only 200 finisher medals have been ordered so sign up early!
Half Marathon registrations & 5K/10K Finisher Medal purchases after 12/30 will receive a different Finisher Medal.
If you're running the 5K/10K and want a Finisher Medal to remember your run, add one on during registration for just $7 until 12/30.
We'll have awards in the following categories for all 3 races:
- Top 3 Overall M/F
- Top 3 Overall Masters M/F
- Top 3 Overall Sr. Masters
- Top 3 Overall Grand Masters
- Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & under through 75+
Great long sleeve race shirts in your size to all participants (guaranteed if you register by 1/3).
Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot
This is one of your first opportunities to qualify for (1) free entry into our 2023 Turkey Trot & also to qualify for our Championship 5K/10K!
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2023 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website
Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2024. The number of spots available is based on the total registration. See event website
Event Courtesy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
Event Schedule
Jan 1
- Last day to register to guarantee shirt size
Jan 11
- 7:30 AM Race Day Registration & Check-In Opens
- 8:30 AM Races START
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon-Colorado Springs.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.