Name: 2024 Chilly Half Marathon
Start: 2024-03-03T10:05:00-05:00
Location: Burlington City Hall, Brant Street, Burlington, ON, Canada

NOTICE: SHIRTS ARE SOLD OUT BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER BEFORE SAT MARCH 2nd at NOON!

Online and in-person registration for the 2024 Chilly Half Marathon will close on Saturday, March 2nd at 12:00Noon. Please note, if you register online on Saturday March 2nd, or before you MUST Pickup your race kit before the end of race kit pickup on Saturday, March 2nd. You CANNOT pickup your bib on race day. You MUST have a bib in order to race.

2024 Chilly Half Marathon

Sunday, March 3rd, 2024

Join us on the first Sunday in March for Ontario's Premier Racing Event, The Chilly Half Marathon. This fast, flat and certified course will take you along Burlington's Beautiful downtown and waterfront.

The 2024 Frigid 10K and Frosty 5K will take place on Sunday, March 17th in Hamilton. Click here to learn more and sign up for the Frigid and Frosty.

Volunteer Sign Up
Volunteer sign up is now closed. Please email info@vrpro.ca for more upcoming volunteer opportunities. 

What's Included

Mens and Women's sizing available. Register early as sizing is limited!

The 2024 Finisher Medal is Truly One of a Kind!

This oversized medal is made up of hundreds of tiny chilli peppers in iridescent opal!

Anyone who places in their age category will get an additional medal during the awards ceremony!

This awards ceremony will take place inside the Burlington Performing Arts Centre start at 11:45AM. Age category awards will be for the top 3 runners in each age category in 5 year increments.

In-Person Race Details

Cancellation Policy

Please note that if the in-person event cannot proceed as planned, it will be switched to a virtual race. In the case of cancellation of the in-person race, we will not be issuing any refunds or returning the difference in pricing. You will still receive your race kit and can complete your race on your own and submit your results.

Race kit pickup:

ALL registered runners MUST arrange to pick up their race kit (shirt, timing bib and goodie bag) BEFORE race day. You can pick up your race kit during any of the times listed below. You may have someone else pick up your race kit on your behalf. In order to have someone else pick up for you, they must have a copy of your registration confirmation. There is also an option to have your race kit and bib mailed directly to you for an additional fee. The deadline to add shipping on to your registration is February 1st, 2024. You can add shipping on to your registration by clicking the store button on the right hand side of this page.

IMPORTANT: If you can't make the race, you CANNOT under any circumstances give your bib to another runner who is not registered for the race. It is illegal to run under someone else's identity and for safety reasons we need to know all of the runners participating in the race. You will be asked to show proof of photo ID when picking up your race bib. If someone else is picking up your race kit on your behalf they must provide a copy of your race registration confirmation.

RACE KIT PICKUP DATES:
Please only pick up during the times listed, we will only be at the stores with the race kits during these times. If someone else is picking up your race kit on your behalf they must provide a copy of your race registration confirmation.

Sunday, February 25th, 2024

Kingsway Running Room Store (Toronto)
3065 Bloor St W
Etobicoke, ON

10:30AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

Kingsway Running Room Store (Toronto)
3065 Bloor St W
Etobicoke, ON

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Wednesday, February 28th, 2024

Kingsway Running Room Store (Toronto)
3065 Bloor St W
Etobicoke, ON

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024

Burlington Running Room Store **NOTE THE UPDATED TIME AND LOCATION**

3300 Fairview St., Burlington, ON L7N 3N7

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Pace Groups:

We will have pace bunnies for the following times:

1 hour 30mins
1 hour 35mins
1 hour 40mins
1 hour 45mins
1 hour 50mins
1 hour 55mins
2 hours
2 hours 5mins
2 hours 10mins
2 hours 15mins
2 hours 20mins
2 hours 25mins
2 hours 30mins
2 hours 45mins

Baggage Check:

Baggage check is available inside the Burlington Performing Arts Centre on race day starting at 8:00AM. You will be asked to provide a minimum donation of $5 to the Air Cadets for baggage check.

Race Results:

The 2024 Chilly Half Marathon will be timed through Sportstats. Track runners and view results after the race by clicking here, or by clicking the Sportstats logo below. You can also download the Sportstats App on to your mobile device to track your runner and get live updates! There will be timing mats at the following splits: 5KM, Turn Around (12.1KM), and 19.1KM.

Race Start Times:

The race will start at 10:05AM

Route Map:

This is a fast, flat and certified course! The course is certified through Athletics Canada, the certificate number is ON-2013-092-BDC. Please note the course will only be open for 3 and a half hours. Therefore, all runners must complete the race in 3 hours and 30mins or less.

Route map for Chilly Jan 29 2020 Half by Mark Arnott on plotaroute.com

CLICK HERE FOR AO FEEDBACK FORM

Race Weekend Guide and Course Maps

Check out our Official Race Weekend Guide and Course Map Brought to you by Circle K!

Click either of the images below to download them.

Training Plans

Click the graphic below to download an 8-week WALK training program for the Chilly Half!

Click the graphic below to download an 8-week RUN training program for the Chilly Half!

Hotel Deals and Shuttle Bus

Coming from out of town for the race? We have arranged some special rates for you at a few hotels in Burlington!

Quality Hotel - Burlington

Rate is valid from March 1-4, 2024 (3 nights)

Standard Room with one kind bed - $119 + taxes and hotel service fees
Standard Room with two double beds - $129 + taxes and hotel service fees

Reservations can be made by calling the hotel 905-639-9290 or emailing reservations@qualityhotelburlington.com and mentioning the 2024 Chilly Half Marathon Group Rate. Rooms must be booked by Feb 1st, 2024 in order to get the rate.

Waterfront Hotel - Burlington

Rate is valid from March 2-3, 2024 (1 night)

Standard King Room with pull out couch ($219), Queen Room with two Queen Beds ($219.00). Plus, Applicable Tax and Parking.

Group Code Chilly24 can be quoted to make reservations when calling in.

Waterfront Hotel, Burlington: Direct at 905-681-5400, or toll free at 877-681-0767.

For direct online booking visit: http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=4113752&hotelID=73845

Rooms must be booked no later than February 2nd, 2024

Admiral Inn - Burlington

Rate is valid from March 2-3, 2024 (1 night)

Standard Room at $119.95+taxes – per room/per night.

The following will also be included:

Complimentary Breakfast
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
Complimentary Usage of our Fitness Centre and Sauna

Please call the hotel at (905) 639-4780 or at 1-866-236-4661 no later than February 15, 2024, to make reservations. Please reference the Chilly Half Marathon group rate when making the booking.

Best Western Plus Burlington

Rate is valid from March 2-3, 2024 (1 night)

Standard Room at $159.99+taxes – per room/per night.

The following will also be included:

Complimentary Breakfast for a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
Complimentary Usage of our Fitness Centre and Indoor Salt Water Pool

For direct online booking visit: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.66090.html?groupId=F38UP8C4

Or call the hotel at 905-639-2700 to make reservations. Please reference the Chilly Half Marathon group rate when making the booking.

Rooms must be booked no later than February 2nd, 2024

Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel and Conference Centre

Guest Rooms Available March 3, 2024

Standard Room with two queen beds - $165 (plus tax per evening)
Standard Room with one king bed- $165 (plus tax per evening)

Complimentary parking and Wi-Fi is included for all guests. Guestrooms are fully equipped with Keurig Coffee Makers, and a mini fridge.

Cut Off Date

In order to benefit from the discounted rate all reservations must be made by February 3, 2024

To book by Internet:

Attendees can book directly online by clicking the following link which has your negotiated rates pre loaded: Chilly Half Marathon

To Book by Phone:

Call the Hotel's Toll Free Reservation Line at 905-639-4443 and ask for reservations. In order to receive the group rate, the caller must ask for Chilly Half Marathon; Group Code CHM

Shuttle Bus

Post Race STAGG Chilli Party 🌶

Stop by any of the participating restaurants listed below to enjoy a hot bowl of STAGG Chilli following the race!

All you need to do is present your race bib at any of the following participating restaurants!

Virtual Race Details

Track your virtual run/walk and submit your results for the 2024 Chilly Half Marathon using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app

The virtual race can be completed anytime between February 26th, 2024 and March 17th, 2024. Participants registering for the virtual race will still get a finisher's shirt and medal. You can either have your race kit mailed to you, or pick it up during any of our scheduled race kit pickups. Details on how to track and submit virtual results are listed below.

How to track your run/walk and record your results using the Runkeeper^TMapp:

1. From your mobile device, go to your Race Roster dashboard for this event HERE
2. Click on the “Connect to my app” button, where you will be asked to confirm your name within the app (confirm your name and the event will be added to your app)
3. Revisit the Runkeeper™ app when you are ready to participate. From your start screen, click the flag symbol (bottom right) and select the race to start recording.
4. Complete your distance and save the activity. Your results will be automatically posted to the Race Roster leaderboard HERE
5. From the results page, click on your name to see your finisher summary

How to submit your results without Runkeeper^TMapp:

Please submit the results for your virtual race on the results page.

1. Make sure you are logged into your participant dashboard HERE.

2. Go to the virtual results page: https://results.raceroster.com/en-US/virtual-event/find?event=g4byf5gznyfz99u5

3. Click the submit a virtual result button

4. Enter your time it took you to complete the race and submit your results.

Everyone who posts their results will receive a virtual finisher's certificate.

Sponsors and Partners

Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Partners

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Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Chilly Half Marathon (In-Person Race) Closed

Online registration closed

Includes entry into the live event and it also includes a technical running shirt!
1. CA$100.00
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Oct 21 – Apr 2
2. CA$110.00
  
  Regular Pricing Block 1
  
  Apr 3 – Sep 30
3. CA$120.00
  
  Regular Pricing Block 2
  
  Oct 1 – Jan 14
4. CA$130.00
  
  Late Pricing
  
  Jan 15 – Mar 2
  
  Access code

Contact information

Event contact: VR Pro Inc
Email: info@vrpro.ca

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