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When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
227 East Main Street, Belleville IL
Distances
5K
Typical weather
54–73°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
48–73°F
dry
2024
52–78°F
dry
2023
46–66°F
dry
2022
50–78°F
dry
2021
69–86°F
dry
2020
61–79°F
dry
2019
61–80°F
rain
2018
56–78°F
rain
2017
52–79°F
rain
2016
53–74°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location: 227 East Main Street, Belleville, IL
- Event: 2026 Chili Chase 5K & Kids Pepper Dash
- Registration Link: Register Here
Event Details
- Type: Family-friendly 5K run and Kids Pepper Dash
- Proceeds: Supporting the Community Interfaith Food Pantry
- Highlight: Part of the Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off
- Post-race: Celebrate at the cook-off with great food and entertainment
Race Schedule
- 5K Race Start: 9:00 AM
- Kids Pepper Dash Start: Following completion of 5K
- T-shirt Registration Deadline: September 20, 2026
- Event Policy: This event is rain or shine — NO REFUNDS
Packet Pick-Up
- Location: Bennie's Pizza Pub, 113 E Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Time: 4 PM - 6:30 PM
- Policy: This event is rain or shine — NO REFUNDS
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