Chili Bowl Classic 5K
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 39th annual Chili Bowl Classic 5K, taking place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the heart of Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This beloved event invites runners and walkers of all levels to join in on a fast and flat 5K course, perfect for those looking to set personal bests. The race kicks off at 9:30 AM at Hofbräuhaus Cleveland, located at 1550 Chester Avenue.
After crossing the finish line, participants can savor the delicious chili prepared by Cleveland's finest firefighters and police officers, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. With registration fees starting at just $30 for early birds, this event is not to be missed! Plus, spectators can join in the fun with a special package that includes a tasting of the best chili in town. Celebrate community spirit, enjoy great food, and maybe even take home a gift card for top finishers! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of camaraderie and competition!
After crossing the finish line, participants can savor the delicious chili prepared by Cleveland's finest firefighters and police officers, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. With registration fees starting at just $30 for early birds, this event is not to be missed! Plus, spectators can join in the fun with a special package that includes a tasting of the best chili in town. Celebrate community spirit, enjoy great food, and maybe even take home a gift card for top finishers! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of camaraderie and competition!
Organiser's Description
Join the areas finest runners for the 39th anniversary of this classic race and enjoy tasty chili made by Clevelands finest Firefighters and Police Officers! The 5k course is a relatively flat and fast and the chili is hot and delicious and the atmosphere electric ensuring a fun and memorable experience for all runners and walkers!
Date and Time
February 21, 2026
9:30am
LOCATION
Hofbr"auhaus Cleveland
1550 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
REGISTRATION FEE'S
RUNNER'S PACKAGE:
Early Bird Special $30 thru December 31
Regular Registration $35.00 January 1 thru February 12
Late Registration $40.00 February 13 thru Race Day
SPECTATOR PACKAGE:
$15.00 No race no shirt. Includes a choice of mug and a taste of the finest chili in Cleveland!
Stein Holding Contest:
$10.00
This is a separate event and does not include your entry into the race or race shirt.
All money goes towards the Cleveland Police and Fire Departments charities.
Male and Female winners will receive a $50 Hofbr"auhaus gift card.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS:
Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once weve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next years race or any other race.
You are able to transfer your entry to another person in your RunSignUp profile. Just log in and look for the race. There will be an option to transfer. There will be NO transfers on race day!
If you were unable to attend, you can pick up your shirt at one of the packet pickup locations prior to the race or from our office after the race we do not mail shirts. Please call the office ahead of time to let us know that you are coming.
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th Street Suite #2
Cleveland Ohio 44113
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8 Registration and packet pickup begin inside the Hofbrauhaus Cleveland, 1550 Chester Avenue, Cleveland 44114Breakfast and beer specials for purchase begin
9 5K starts
10 Top finishers announced
11 Beer stein holding contest
Race starts and finishes on Chester Avenue just past E. 18th.
Once you finish, enjoy delicious chili made by Clevelands Finest Cleveland Police and Fire departments!
PACKET PICKUP
Early Packet Pickup
Wednesday, February 18 4pm-6pm - Dick's Sporting Goods: Legacy Village
Thursday, February 19 4pm-6pm - Dick's Sporting Goods: Crocker Park
Friday, February 20 11am-1pm - Hermes Sports & Events Warehouse (2425 W. 11th St. Cleveland OH 44113)
Race day pick up begins at 8:00am at Hofbrauhaus
STEIN HOLDING CONTEST
Male and Female divisions, last one standing will receive a $50 Hofbr"auhaus Cleveland gift card.
Entry to the contest is $10, and all proceeds will go towards the Cleveland Police and Fire Department charities.
AWARDS
Top male and female overall
Top 3 men and women in the following age groups:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 & Over
Date and Time
February 21, 2026
9:30am
LOCATION
Hofbr"auhaus Cleveland
1550 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
REGISTRATION FEE'S
RUNNER'S PACKAGE:
Early Bird Special $30 thru December 31
Regular Registration $35.00 January 1 thru February 12
Late Registration $40.00 February 13 thru Race Day
SPECTATOR PACKAGE:
$15.00 No race no shirt. Includes a choice of mug and a taste of the finest chili in Cleveland!
Stein Holding Contest:
$10.00
This is a separate event and does not include your entry into the race or race shirt.
All money goes towards the Cleveland Police and Fire Departments charities.
Male and Female winners will receive a $50 Hofbr"auhaus gift card.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS:
Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once weve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next years race or any other race.
You are able to transfer your entry to another person in your RunSignUp profile. Just log in and look for the race. There will be an option to transfer. There will be NO transfers on race day!
If you were unable to attend, you can pick up your shirt at one of the packet pickup locations prior to the race or from our office after the race we do not mail shirts. Please call the office ahead of time to let us know that you are coming.
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th Street Suite #2
Cleveland Ohio 44113
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8 Registration and packet pickup begin inside the Hofbrauhaus Cleveland, 1550 Chester Avenue, Cleveland 44114Breakfast and beer specials for purchase begin
9 5K starts
10 Top finishers announced
11 Beer stein holding contest
Race starts and finishes on Chester Avenue just past E. 18th.
Once you finish, enjoy delicious chili made by Clevelands Finest Cleveland Police and Fire departments!
PACKET PICKUP
Early Packet Pickup
Wednesday, February 18 4pm-6pm - Dick's Sporting Goods: Legacy Village
Thursday, February 19 4pm-6pm - Dick's Sporting Goods: Crocker Park
Friday, February 20 11am-1pm - Hermes Sports & Events Warehouse (2425 W. 11th St. Cleveland OH 44113)
Race day pick up begins at 8:00am at Hofbrauhaus
STEIN HOLDING CONTEST
Male and Female divisions, last one standing will receive a $50 Hofbr"auhaus Cleveland gift card.
Entry to the contest is $10, and all proceeds will go towards the Cleveland Police and Fire Department charities.
AWARDS
Top male and female overall
Top 3 men and women in the following age groups:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 & Over
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 01 OCT -
Spectator Package
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$16.90
OPENS 01 OCT
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