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It's only ~chilly~ if you're standing still so come on out and keep moving this winter!~
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Events

5K Events

$35 - $40
$30 - $35 8:30AM MST
Events: 5K 5K-No Swag

10K Events

$40 - $45
$35 - $40 8:30AM MST
Events: 10K 10K-No Swag

Half Marathon Events

$60 - $65
$55 - $60 8:30AM MST
Events: Half Marathon Half Marathon-No Swag

Virtual Events

$35 8:30AM MST
Events: Virtual 5K Virtual 10K Virtual Half Marathon

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.fivestarntp.com/ograces/chilly-willy-5k%2F10k%2Fhalf-marathon---albuquerque.

Place

3440 W Picacho Ave
La Llorona Park
Las Cruces, NM US 88007

Charity

The Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces seeks a charity or non-profit as the race beneficiary. 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 in Las Cruces and starting/finishing at La Llorona Park.  All the races start at 8:30 am, with   Finisher Medals for all participants!

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!  We'll have have chip timing with awards for the Overalls, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Masters, and the five year age groups. 

*Virtual package will be shipped out 1/17/24.

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 - Las Cruces is currently accepting sponsors. Contact Meredith for more information.

Why should you sponsor the Five Star NTP Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon?

  1. Develop a relationship with your community.
  2. Express your support for a charity.
  3. Increase name-recognition in your community.
  4. 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 1/5)

  • 5K: $35
  • 10K: $40
  • Half Marathon: $60
  • 5K-No Swag: $30
  • 10K-No Swag: $35
  • Half Marathon-No Swag: $55
  • Virtual 5K: $35
  • Virtual 10K: $35
  • Virtual Half Marathon: $35

 

Last Minute (ends 1/10)

  • 5K: $37.5
  • 10K: $42.5
  • Half Marathon: $62.5
  • 5K-No Swag: $32.5
  • 10K-No Swag: $37.5
  • Half Marathon-No Swag: $57.5
  • Virtual 5K: $37.5
  • Virtual 10K: $37.5
  • Virtual Half Marathon: $37.5

 

Race Day Registration

  • 5K: $40
  • 10K: $45
  • Half Marathon: $65
  • 5K-No Swag: $35
  • 10K-No Swag: $40
  • Half Marathon-No Swag: $60

 

*All participants registered by 1/1 are guaranteed a shirt in their size.  Registrations after 1/1 will receive a shirt while supplies last. 

Want to save money??  Choose our No Swag option and save $5!

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.

5K Course

10K Course

Half Marathon Course

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 finishers!  Only 200 finisher medals have been ordered so sign up early!

 

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


Available for Apple and Android devices.

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 - Las Cruces.

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.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
View RaceJoy How-To

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