Chili-Heart 5K Run/2 Mile Walk & Chili Cook-Off

🏃‍♂️ Race Information

As noted in the Chili-Heart Flyer, anyone registering after January 28, 2025 is not guaranteed a correctly sized shirt as T-shirt orders need to be in by this date.

📄 Event Flyer

SEE THE FULL RACE/COOK-OFF EVENT FLYER HERE

🏅 Participation Options

You can register for the 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk, Compete in the COOK-OFF, Attend the Cook-Off, or simply donate as a virtual participant or donor! See information below.

5K Run & 2-Mile Walk MAP CLICK HERE

📅 Event Date and Venue

• Event Title: The East China Educational Foundation proudly offers the 15th annual Chili-heart 5K run / 2 Mile walk on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
• Registration Time: 8:00-8:50am, race from 9:00am-10:30am.
• Chili Cook-Off: This will be part of the event from 9:30am-11:00am.
• Location: St. Clair River Elementary School, 4335 Yankee Road, St. Clair MI 48079.

🏃‍♀️ Chili-Heart 5K Run / 2-Mile Walk

• Registration Fee: Runners ($25 in 2025 or $30 after January 1, 2026) or Walkers ($25) are welcome as REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN!
• Packet Pick-Up: From 8:00-8:45am, with the race starting at 9:00am and awards at ~10:20am.
• Virtual Participation: Virtual participants/donors can pick up their t-shirt & participatory medal on Friday, February 6 (3:30-5:00pm at St. Clair River Elementary School).
• Facebook Group: Check out the event at the Chili-Heart Virtual 5k Facebook group: Chili-Heart 5k Run & Walk Facebook event.

🌶️ Chili-Heart Chili Cook-Off

• Registration Fee: Register to COMPETE IN ($25) or ATTEND ($15) the event.
• Competitor Requirements: Please bring your LARGE CROC POT of chili, extension cord for power, a surge protector and serving spoon.
• Setup Time: Arrive on Saturday, February 7, 2025 at St. Clair River Elementary School between 8:30-9:30am to set-up in the cafeteria.
• Tasting and Voting: Tasting will occur from 9:30-11:00am, with voting ending at 10:45am and awards given thereafter. The event officially ends at 11:00am.