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 through the sweet city of downtown Sugar Hill, GA.  The 5K starts at 8:30 am; the 10K continues and the half marathon are all on the Sugar Hill Greenway.  Finisher Medals for all participants!

 

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. 

 

Event details and schedule

Early Bird Registration: (ends 08/27):

-5K: $30
-10K: $35
-Half Marathon: $55
-Virtual Races: $30

Regular Registration: (ends 01/03):

-5K: $35
-10K: $40
-Half Marathon: $60
-Virtual Races: $35

Late Registration: (ends 01/09):

-5K: $37.5
-10K: $42.5
-Half Marathon: $62.5

Race Day Registration:

-5K: $40
-10K: $45
-Half Marathon: $65

*All participants registered by 12/31 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 1/12/26.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.  

 

Course & Timing

The 5K will be chip timed from start & finish (for all 3 races) so you're guaranteed a great net time.

Everyone runs the same course down Peachtree Industrial Blvd, through E.E. Robinson, and back.  Note that there will be different turnaround points for the 5K & 10K.

*The half is a double loop.

Click here for course map

 

Water Stations

We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles

Awards & Goodies

 

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 before the deadline!

 

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

Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot

This is one of your first opportunities to qualify for (1) free entry into our 2026 Turkey Trot & also to qualify for our Championship 5K/10K!

All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2026 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 2027. 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 immediately disqualified, 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

December 31                

• Last day to register to guarantee shirt size

January 8th

• Early Packet Pickup 
  3 - 6 pm
  TBD

January 10            

• 7:30 AM      Race Day Registration & Check-In Opens
• 8:30 AM      Race START

Packet Pickup

We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race.  If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.