Chilly Willy Half Marathon - Las Cruces
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Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces
The event takes place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Las Cruces, NM at La Llorona Park (3440 W Picacho Ave, 88007). The race offers the following distance options and formats:
- 5K (live, no-shirt option, virtual available)
- 10K (live, no-shirt option, virtual available)
- Half Marathon (live double-loop, no-shirt option, virtual available)
Race details and logistics
Races are held on local trails with the 5K and 10K run as single out-and-back courses and the half marathon as a double loop. Course terrain is described as generally flat. Chip timing will be used and awards are planned for overalls, masters, grand masters, senior masters, and five-year age groups (top 3 in each listed category). Custom long-sleeve race shirts are provided to participants; participants registered by 01/01 are guaranteed swag in their size. Finisher medals will be provided, with only 200 medals ordered. Water stations will be placed at approximately every 1.5 miles. Packet pickup is scheduled on race morning beginning one hour before the race start. A virtual race option is available; virtual packages are scheduled to be shipped the Monday after the event date (1/17/26). Volunteer recruiters who meet the listed requirements may receive a $50 Visa gift card. Registration is offered in early, regular, late, and race-day tiers with different fees by distance and option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.