Star Ranch 5K Runs

A huge thank-you to everyone who volunteered at Chilly Cheeks! The weather was perfect, just as Mark, our Star Ranch meteorologist, predicted, and you kept everything running smoothly.

It was great seeing so many people join the games—thanks to the volunteers who got them started! Phil led about 20 people on his walkabout, while our medical team helped keep everyone safe.

Race day takes about 50 volunteer slots to fill. Whether you signed up for two or three jobs or pitched in spontaneously that morning, your generosity means so much. We couldn’t do it without you!

5K Race Weather Update:

Generally speaking, the news is good for Saturday. The heaviest rain here at the Ranch will move through Thursday afternoon and Thursday nigjt. Several inches of rain is likely. Additional heavy rain could redevelop overnight into Friday morning. After the front passes Friday afternoon, we'll see mostly cloudy and cooler conditions with only scattered showers Friday afternoon through Saturday. As for the race itself, 11am temperatures will be in 70s. There could be a few showers in the area, but nothing heavy. Our biggest challenge will be to clean up the race course on Friday to make sure everything is in good shape for the runners on Saturday.

Chilly Cheeks 5k is fast approaching!

Don't get left on the sidelines - register today!

https://www.raceentry.com/races/chilly-cheeks-5k/2026/register

Race starts at 11:00am and we have fun activities in the afternoon. Pickleball and sand volleyball tournaments, Phil & Phriends Phorest Phest, and much more

Chilly Cheeks 5K Come participate Chilly Cheeks 5K on October 03 with me.

Chilly Cheeks 2026 shirt preview

Chilly Cheeks 5K is coming! 🌶️🏃‍♀️🍑

Mark your calendar for October 3, 2026, and get ready to run, walk, jog, or cheer your way through the Chilly Cheeks 5K at Star Ranch!

This isn’t your ordinary 5K. It’s a clothing optional scenic trail run, a fun weekend, and a chance to enjoy the laid-back Star Ranch atmosphere with a great group of people.

🏃 5K trail run
👕 Event shirt
🏅 Age-group medals
⏱️ Chip timing
🌳 Rural trails, pasture, and woodland
🏊 Pool finish
🎉 Plenty of fun after the race

Space is limited to just 200 runners, so don’t wait until your cheeks are cold before you register!

👉 Register now:
"Chilly Cheeks 5K Registration" (https://www.raceentry.com/races/chilly-cheeks-5k/2026/register?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

October 3, 2026.
Come for the run. Stay for the fun. Leave with a story worth telling. 😉

Chilly Cheeks 5K Come participate Chilly Cheeks 5K on October 03 with me.

Chilly Cheeks 5k is October 3rd!

Registration link https://www.raceentry.com/races/chilly-cheeks-5k/2026/register

Volunteer sign up
https://volunteersignup.org/MCXYA

Non member volunteers must have a background check within the last 2 years. Contact the office to verify.
I've added a few “Willing to help where needed" as backup volunteers - just in case.

Race day schedule
8:30 to 10:30
Gate opens
Packets pickup at Runners Roundup. (Tara Hall deck)

8:00 to 9:30
Free coffee, hot tea, cocoa at the Nekkid Parrot
Breakfast tacos for purchase.

10:30 Gate closed until race is completed.

10:00 -10:45
timing chip at Runners Roundup

11:00
race starts

11:00 to 1:00
Chili dog meal - Nekkid Parrot

1:00
Awards ceremony - pool

2:00 to 5:00
Photo booth open

2:30 meet at the applicable court
Pickleball tournament
Sand volleyball tournaments

2:30 Phil and Friends walkabout in our outback.

Unless previous overnight arrangements have been made, all runners and visitors (red or green wristband) must depart Star Ranch by 7:30pm.

For information contact [email protected]

Chilly Cheeks 5K Come participate Chilly Cheeks 5K on October 03 with me.