Events
Half Marathon
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://fivestarntp.com/.
Place
Sugar Hill, GA US 30518
Description
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.
We'll be starting at 8:30 am and running on the Sugar Hill Greenway.
It's wrapped in cool winter vibes, complete with themed swag, an energetic race atmosphere, and a finish-line experience that makes every shiver worth it. The event is designed for everyone—from first-time 5K walkers to seasoned half-marathoners looking to start the year strong.
Layer up, lace up, and come chill with us at the Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon… where the air is cold, but the race-day excitement is always red-hot!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Charity Partner
The Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon is proud to announce that the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer is this year's Charity Partner. Their mission is to engage with Georgia’s breast cancer community to increase access to care and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes.
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
Race Sponsors
The Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta is currently accepting more sponsors. For more information about sponsoring this race, contact Sponsor.
Why should you sponsor the Five Star NTP Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Develop a relationship with your community.
- Express your support for a charity.
- Increase name-recognition in your community.
- 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.
Entry & Registration Fees
Preview Registration: (ends 07/27):
-5K: $25
-10K: $30
-Half Marathon: $50
-Virtual Races: $25
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.
Water Stations
We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles
Awards & Goodies
Awesome Custom Finisher Medals included for all of the finishers!
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 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.
