Chills In The Mill: Harwoods Half Marathon

Chills In The Mill: Harwoods Half Marathon and 5K - Harwoods Mill Park, January 17, 2026

Chills In The Mill is a running event held at Harwoods Mill Park in Yorktown on January 17, 2026. It offers two race distances and on-site logistics for participants and spectators.

Distances

• Half Marathon
• 5K

Packet pick-up occurs onsite at Harwoods Mill Park on the day of the event. Pick-up opens at 7AM and remains open until the start of the event. Each runner must collect their own packet; race bibs are distributed at the shuttle drop-off and shirts are available after the run. Packet pick-up is located at the shuttle drop-off and race staff will direct participants to the start area.

Parking is at the McReynolds Athletic Complex, entrance on Route 17 at Sports Way, across from the Big Lots shopping center (412 Sports Way, Yorktown, VA 23692). Runners and spectators use a short shuttle ride from the parking area to the start. There is no parking at the start line and shuttle drop-off space is limited. Shuttles run from 7:00AM and will return runners to vehicles after the race.

The course combines wide, open trail roads and single-trail bicycle paths. Signage will include directional signs, colored flags or ribbon, and traffic cones. The course is not maintained or blown off and the area tends to retain water. There are four aid stations on the half marathon course, one of which serves the 5K; all aid stations provide water and electrolytes and aid station 3 also offers energy gels. The half marathon has a 4-hour time limit and participants must be 12 years or older.

Pets are not allowed on the course or post-race field. Service animals recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act are permitted. Entry limits are 200 runners for the half marathon and 150 runners for the 5K. Entry fees are non-refundable; deferrals are available through January 13 for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.