Schedule and packet pickup
Event Schedule
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Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $42.50 on Jan 3, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Jan 9, 20278:30 AM | $40$42.50 after Jan 3, 2027 | – |
| 10K-No Shirt | 10K | Jan 9, 20278:30 AM | $35$37.50 after Jan 3, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Jan 9, 20278:30 AM | $35$37.50 after Jan 3, 2027 | – |
| 5K-No Shirt | 5K | Jan 9, 20278:30 AM | $30$32.50 after Jan 3, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jan 9, 20278:30 AM | $60$62.50 after Jan 3, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon-No Shirt | Other | Jan 9, 20278:30 AM | $55$57.50 after Jan 3, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Jan 9, 20278:30 AM | $36 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Jan 9, 20278:30 AM | $36 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Jan 9, 20278:30 AM | $36 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $42.50 on Jan 3, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $40 until Jan 3, then $42.50 until Jan 9, then $45 until Jan 10.
- 10K-No Shirt and 5K: $35 until Jan 3, then $37.50 until Jan 9, then $40 until Jan 10.
- 5K-No Shirt: $30 until Jan 3, then $32.50 until Jan 9, then $35 until Jan 10.
- Half Marathon: $60 until Jan 3, then $62.50 until Jan 9, then $65 until Jan 10.
Online registration closes Jan 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in New Mexico ($60).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Albuquerque runs 2:20:15, about 10:42 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:30:16 and men in 2:04:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 5,110 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Mariposa Basin Park, Albuquerque, NM 87120
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (4 years)5K
146
finishers
36:28
median (11:44 /mi)
19:20
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
Half Marathon
50
finishers
2:04:46
median (9:31 /mi)
1:27:58
winning time
34% / 66%
women / men
10K
48
finishers
1:04:45
median (10:25 /mi)
45:27
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Five Star NTP) for Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:25 or better, the top quarter in 31:42, and half the field in 36:28; the last tenth came in after 55:09.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:39 or better, the top quarter in 1:50:45, and half the field in 2:04:46; the last tenth came in after 2:46:40.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 53:59 or better, the top quarter in 59:01, and half the field in 1:04:45; the last tenth came in after 1:30:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 38:25 | 26:13 |
| 20-29 | 33:56 | 24:46 |
| 30-39 | 28:05 | 27:27 |
| 40-49 | 29:44 | 32:23 |
| 50-59 | 38:18 | 31:47 |
| 60-69 | 52:14 | 33:35 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 225 percent since 2023.
75
2023
159
2024
235
2025
244
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 37 to 146 finishers, and the median time rose from 28:38 to 36:28.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 146 (+5%) | 36:28 | under 26:25 | 19:20 |
| 2025 | 139 (+117%) | 34:57 | under 26:08 | 17:50 |
| 2024 | 64 (+73%) | 36:12 | under 25:06 | 19:03 |
| 2023 | 37 | 28:38 | under 21:00 | 15:54 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New Mexico 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:42, against 30:31 in a typical New Mexico 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most New Mexico half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:50:45, against 1:57:01 in a typical New Mexico half marathon, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 9 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 18°F and hot years reach 53°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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.
Course
Course & Timing
We’re chip timing the start & finish, and everything is pretty flat, so you're guaranteed a great net time. 5k Course…out and back. 10K Course…double loop. Half Marathon Course…3 loops. Water Stations. We will have Self-Serve water…
Shirt and medal
Entry & Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration: (ends 09/05): -5K: $30 (no shirt save $5). -10K: $35 (no shirt save $5). -Half Marathin: $55 (no shirt save $5). -Virtual Races: $30. Regular Registration: (ends 01/03): -5K: $35 (no shirt save $5). -10K: $40 (no…
Shirt and medal
Awards & Goodies
Awesome Custom Finisher Medals included for all of the finishers! 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…
Rules and FAQ
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…
Race details
- Where
- Mariposa Basin Park, Albuquerque, NM 87120Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,110 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 9, 2027), 2026 (Jan 10, 2026), 2025 (Jan 11, 2025), 2024 (Jan 13, 2024), 2023 (Jan 14, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque?
- Saturday, January 9, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $42.50 on Jan 3, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Mexico?
- At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in New Mexico ($60).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 146 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:28 and the winner ran 19:20.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:42, against 30:31 in a typical New Mexico 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Mariposa Basin Park, Albuquerque, NM 87120.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Bundle up and get ready to race! The Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon is the perfect way to kick off the new year with some frosty fun and a whole lot of miles. Whether you’re tackling the 5K, digging deep for the 10K, or braving the full Half Marathon, this winter-themed event brings runners together for a crisp, refreshing challenge that celebrates the season.
Every participant will earn a finisher medal, a well-deserved reward for braving the chill and crossing that finish line. We’ll also be presenting overall and age-group awards for each distance in the usual 5-year categories starting at 10 & under, giving runners of all ages a chance to shine.