2026 Chili Chase 5K & Kids Pepper Dash
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Join us for the 13th Annual Chili Chase 5k & Kids Pepper Dash on Saturday, October 10th! This event is part of the annual Belleville Chili Cook-off.
The Kids' Pepper Dash is open to all kids 12 and under who are just not quite ready to run/walk a full 5K. They will dash down Main Street from Church Street to Charles and back. All participants will receive a medal.
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Belleville/ChiliChase5KRunandKidsPepperDash
Location: Historic Downtown Belleville. The start will be at East Main & Church Street.
Awards: Trophy to overall 1st place finisher, male and female. Medals to the Top 3 finishers male and female in each race: 13 & under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+. Each child participating in the Pepper Dash will receive a medal.
Registration Fee: Adults $30
Kids Pepper Dash $10 (12 & under)
T-Shirts: "Chili Chase" shirts and sizes are guaranteed for 5K registration ONLY and registration must be received by September 20, 2026.
Timing System: Bib Chip Timing by Final Lap Race Management
Payment: Cash, Check, Credit Card (online)
Packet Pick-Up: more info to come!
Cancellations: This event is rain or shine - NO REFUNDS
The Kids' Pepper Dash is open to all kids 12 and under who are just not quite ready to run/walk a full 5K. They will dash down Main Street from Church Street to Charles and back. All participants will receive a medal.
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Belleville/ChiliChase5KRunandKidsPepperDash
Location: Historic Downtown Belleville. The start will be at East Main & Church Street.
Awards: Trophy to overall 1st place finisher, male and female. Medals to the Top 3 finishers male and female in each race: 13 & under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+. Each child participating in the Pepper Dash will receive a medal.
Registration Fee: Adults $30
Kids Pepper Dash $10 (12 & under)
T-Shirts: "Chili Chase" shirts and sizes are guaranteed for 5K registration ONLY and registration must be received by September 20, 2026.
Timing System: Bib Chip Timing by Final Lap Race Management
Payment: Cash, Check, Credit Card (online)
Packet Pick-Up: more info to come!
Cancellations: This event is rain or shine - NO REFUNDS
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Belleville, Illinois, United States
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