# Chili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper Dash

- **When:** Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 227 East Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-3033-chili-chase-5k-run-and-kids-pepper-dash

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Belleville/ChiliChase5k2026?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Run, don't walk, and join us for the 2026 Chili Chase 5K & Kids Pepper Dash in person!  

A family-friendly 5K run and dash in which the proceeds will go to support the Community Interfaith Food Pantry. This has become a favorite addition to the Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off. Start your day with a fun run and then celebrate at the cook-off with great food and entertainment.

The 5K Race will begin promptly at 9:00 AM, and the Kids Pepper Dash will follow once all 5K participants have finished.

THE T‑SHIRT REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 20, 2026.

This event is rain or shine — NO REFUNDS.

Packet Pick-Up: 
Location:  Copper Fire 200 E Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Date:  Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time:  4pm-7pm

This event is rain or shine! - NO REFUNDS

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-3033-chili-chase-5k-run-and-kids-pepper-dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-3033-chili-chase-5k-run-and-kids-pepper-dash) — data from Run This (runthis.run).