The Big Chill
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Event overview
Big Chill takes place on January 18, 2026, in South Milwaukee, WI 53172. It is Race #4 of the 21st Annual Winter Run Series, a six-event series that runs through Milwaukee and nearby suburbs. The event offers two distance options.
- 5K
- 10K
Organizers note that Big Chill is historically the coldest race of the series.
Registration and inclusions
Entry fees for the individual races are listed at $40 for the 5K and $40 for the 10K. The price increases after October 31, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT. Registration for the six-event Winter Run Series is listed at $240; series registration ends October 26, 2025 at 9:00am CDT.
Included with registration are a gender-specific long sleeve event shirt (women's shirts are fitted and tend to run small), finisher food, a finisher medal, professional chip-based timing provided by Race Day Events, and free digital race photos courtesy of Focal Flame Photography. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.