2026 - Chili-Heart 5K Run/2 Mile Walk & Chili Cook-Off
2026 distances
Running
5K Run
PRICE INCREASE TO $30 AFTER JANUARY 1, 2026. - All registers can participate as a Chili Cook-Off Attendee after the race. - All registered runners will receive a t-shirt and participatory medal. - On-site registration: $40.00 cash or check payable to: East China Educational Foundation (ECEF)
Chili Cook-Off (Competitor)
Selecting this option is registering to COMPETE in the Chili Cook-off. This option ALSO allows competitors making chili to attend, taste test and vote in the chili competition. Please bring a LARGE CROC POT (or more/small roaster) of chili for the competition as well as a serving spoon for your chili. Small taste testing cups, spoons & napkins will be provided by ECEF. Those making chili will be contacted several days in advance for a total of participants expected for chili making amounts. Questions, contact Mike at 810-689-4447. On-site registration on February 7, 2026: $40.00 cash or check payable to: East China Educational Foundation (ECEF) NOTE: Participants and consumers of chili take on all responsibilities for health risks during or after this event. The East China Educational Foundation is not responsible for any sickness due to consumed chili. By registering for this event, all contestants and attendees agree to these statements.
Chili Cook-Off (Attendee)
Selecting this option is registering to ATTEND in the Chili Cook-off. Attendees here will be able to taste test as much chili as they would like, voting for their favorite chili. Drinks and sides (chips/crackers) will also be provided to all attendees. Attendees, participants and consumers of chili take on all responsibilities for health risks during or after this event. The East China Educational Foundation is not responsible for any sickness due to consumed chili. By registering for this event, all contestants and attendees agree to these statements. On-site registration on February 7, 2026: $20.00 cash or check payable to: East China Educational Foundation (ECEF)
Virtual Participant / Donor
We appreciate the support of our VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS & DONORS. Those registering for the virtual options will still be able to pick up a t-shirt and medal on Friday, February 6, 2026 between 3:30-5:00pm at St. Clair River Elementary School. Please note that ALL PROCEEDS from your virtual donation will go directly into classrooms to support the teachers, staff and students within the East China School District.
Walking
2-Mile Walk
- All registered walkers can participate as a Chili Cook-Off Attendee after the race. - All registered walkers will receive a t-shirt and participatory medal. - On-site registration: $40.00 cash or check payable to: East China Educational Foundation (ECEF)
Race-day weather
Conditions on February 7, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 7:37 AM and sets at 5:50 PM local time (EST) in Saint Clair on February 7, 2026 — 10h 13m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Chili-Heart 5K Run/2 Mile Walk & Chili Cook-Off
96 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5K Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Short II | 18:34 | 5:59 /mi |
| 2 | Daniel Salkowski | 22:20 | 7:11 /mi |
| 3 | Jason Rutherford | 22:39 | 7:17 /mi |
| 4 | Jesse Cramblit | 23:13 | 7:28 /mi |
| 5 | Blake Martin | 23:25 | 7:32 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Saint Clair 5K Races 3 races
- Saint Clair Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Saint Clair events
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