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

location_city Saint Clair

location_on Michigan

flag United States

calendar_today 07 Feb, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

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About the Event

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.

 

SEE THE FULL RACE/COOK-OFF EVENT FLYER HERE

You can register for the 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk, Compete in the 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

  1. FULL EVENT INFORMATION: The East China Educational Foundation proudly offers the 15th annual Chili-heart 5K run / 2 Mile walk on Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Registration 8:00-8:50am, race from 9:00am-10:30am.  Additionally, the East China Educational Foundation is proud to add a CHILI COOK-OFF from 9:30am-11:00am, as part of the event.
  2. CHILI-HEART 5K Run / 2-Mile Walk: Runners ($25 in 2025 or $30 after January 1, 2026) or Walkers ($25) are welcome as REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN! The event will all take pace at St. Clair River Elementary School (formerly St. Clair Middle School) on Saturday, February 7, 2026.  The address is 4335 Yankee Road, St. Clair MI 48079.  Registration & Packet Pick-up is from 8:00-8:45am, race starting at 9:00am, awards at ~10:20am.  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.  No awards are given to virtual participants/donors, but we appreciate your commitment and registration! Feel free to check out the event at the Chili-Heart Virtual 5k Facebook group: https://fb.me/e/lGrTUxSnx
  3. CHILI-HEART CHILI COOK-OFF: Registration is now open to COMPETE IN ($25) or ATTEND ($15) the event.  Competitors please just bring your LARGE CROC POT of chili, extension cord for power, a surge protector and serving spoon.  Arrive on Saturday, February 7, 2025 at St. Clair River Elementary School between 8:30-9:30am to set-up in the cafeteria for this event.  A table, cups for your chili, and utensils will be provided by ECEF.  ATTENDEES are encouraged to attend to taste test the chili from 9:30-11:00am.  Voting will end at 10:45am and then awards will be given out thereafter.  The event officially ends at 11:00am.

Races Offered

2-Mile Walk

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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Type — Road running

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09:00

5K Run

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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09:00

Chili Cook-Off (Contestant)

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — Chili Cook-Off (Contestant)

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09:00

Virtual Participant / Donor

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Participant / Donor

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Type — Road running

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09:00

Chili Cook-Off (Attendee)

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — Chili Cook-Off (Attendee)

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Type — Road running

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09:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Saint Clair.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat -5.7° / 4.3°
wb_sunny -11.1° / -1.1°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 14.6 /
water_drop 71.9%

About Saint Clair

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St. Clair is a city in St. Clair County in the eastern "Thumb" of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,485 at the 2010 census. The city is located on the St. Clair River near the southeast corner of St. Clair Township.

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