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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
227 East Main Street, Belleville IL
5K
54–73°F · low rain risk
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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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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 10
Cloudy · 62–89°F
Saturday, Oct 10starts near 62°F · 3% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
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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