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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Oceana Pool (Gilliland Park Pool), Oceana WV
5K
45–65°F · low rain risk
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2025
38–67°F
dry
2024
33–52°F
dry
2023
44–54°F
dry
2022
36–54°F
dry
2021
40–57°F
dry
2020
32–56°F
dry
2019
40–53°F
dry
2018
40–59°F
dry
2017
36–61°F
dry
2016
59–75°F
dry
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About this race
Chili Chase 5k
Event Details
- Date: October 17, 2026
- Location: Oceana Pool (Gilliland Park Pool), Oceana, WV
- Race URL: Chili Chase 5k Registration
Course Description
Wyoming County Run Club presents a race through the heart of Oceana, WV — a fast, flat course with only minor rolling hills, making it a great choice for runners chasing a personal best.
Set against the backdrop of Wyoming County, this event is perfect for racers of all levels. Whether you’re toeing the line for the first time or a seasoned competitor, the course is designed to let you fly.
Start/Finish Location
The race kicks off at the Gilliland Park Pool Parking Lot. Following the final finisher, join us at the amphitheater for the awards ceremony.
Race Day Schedule
- 7:00 AM: Packet Pickup & Day-of Registration Opens
- 8:00 AM: Race Start
- Awards ceremony: at the amphitheater after the race
Awards
We’ll be celebrating the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers with custom awards, plus top 3 male and female age group medals will be given across the following categories:
- Categories: 0–9
- 10–19
- 20–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60–69
- 70–79
- 80–89
- 90+
Refreshments
Drinks provided by the Oceana area of Commerce.
Course map
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Run clubs near Oceana to train with before race day.
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