Chili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper Dash

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Belleville, Illinois
  • Price $6.30 - $38.86
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2025 Chili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper Dash! Taking place on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, in the vibrant town of Belleville, St. Clair, this exciting family-friendly event promises a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. The 5K race will kick off at 9 AM, inviting participants of all ages to join in the challenge, while the Kids Pepper Dash will follow shortly after, ensuring that everyone can partake in the festivities.

This popular event is a highlight of the Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off, giving you the perfect reason to run in the morning and indulge in some delicious chili later! Plus, the proceeds from the race support scholarships for the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Belleville program, helping local companies invest in their future leaders. Don’t forgetβ€”the t-shirt registration deadline is September 21, 2025, so be sure to sign up early! Packet pick-up will be hosted at Bennie's Pizza Pub on October 8th. Whether rain or shine, the Chili Chase 5K promises a fantastic day of camaraderie, competition, and community support. Join us for a memorable experience!

Organiser's Description

Run, don't walk, and join us for the 2025 Chili Chase 5K & Kids Pepper Dash in person!

A family-friendly 5K run and dash in which the proceeds provide scholarships for the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Belleville program for those companies that cannot afford full tuition. This has become a favorite addition to the Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off. You can run/walk in the morning and not feel guilty about eating chili for the rest of the day!

5K Race will begin promptly at 9am and the Kids Pepper Dash will follow once all 5K participants have finished.



THE TSHIRT REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 21, 2025.

Packet Pick-Up:
Location: Bennie's Pizza Pub 113 E Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 4pm-6:30pm

This event is rain or shine! - NO REFUNDS

Races

  • Chili Chase 5K

    Incl. $3.86 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $38.86

    The Chili Chase 5K is open to any Age that would like to Run/Walk the entire 5K course. The 5K will start promptly at 9am
  • Kids Pepper Dash

    Incl. $1.30 Fee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $6.30

    This event 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. The Kids Pepper Dash will begin after all 5K participants have finished (approximately 10am)

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300 East Main St, Belleville, 62220, IL, United States

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