Shearer's Chip Chase

Looking for family fun on a Friday night?

🚒The 18th Annual Shearer's Food Chip Chase 5K Run/Walk will be held in downtown Brewster with a Kids Fun Run (this is an unmeasured, approx. 100-yard fun run.)  All proceeds from the event will benefit the Brewster Fireman Association.

Schedule - Friday, May 29th, 2026
5:30PM - Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration
7:00PM - The Chip Off the Old Block Kids Run
7:30PM - The 5K Run/Walk will start

🎆Bring the family to join us for RAFFLES, runners' bags, door prizes, race refreshments, the Brewster Fireman's Festival (with carnival rides, fair food, live bands, FIREWORKS, and more)- and a GREAT SUMMER RACE!

We offer a family discount of $5 after the first registrant for the 5K event!  Discount is automatically applied when checking out with the same account.

Before the big 'taters run, the little ones can be a "Chip Off the Old Block," and participate in the Kids Fun Run- for kids 8 & under! All "little Chips" will receive a t-shirt, medal, and finishers goodie bag!

*Shirts are only guaranteed to those who register by 05-13-2026!*

Race day registration and packet-pick up is held at the starting line located East of the Brewster Fire Department (110 Main St SE, Brewster, OH 44613) in downtown Brewster.  All racers will finish in Bimeler Park where refreshments and awards will be held.  

Brewster is located on State Route 93, and Bimeler Park is located directly across from the Bell Stores, behind the Brewster Moose.

Awards:
5K Run/ Walk:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Overall Male & Female Wheelchair
Top 3 Male & Female in Age Groups 9 and Under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, & 85 and Over

Support/Donations:
Proceeds from this event support the Brewster Fireman Association!
Donations can be made to the Fireman's Association by using the donation link.
Donations can also be made to the Fireman's Association through the registration process. 

Virtual 5K Run/Walk:
Can't attend our event?  We offer a virtual option so you can participant anywhere.  Items for the virtual option will be shipped after the event by June 15 and should be received by June 20.  Virtual times can be posted from May 29 to June 15!

📣Volunteers: 📣
Volunteers are welcome and needed! It takes many wonderful people to make a race happen and we would love for you to be one of them. If you, or someone you know would like to volunteer please use the signup page under our link: Volunteer Signup. There are many stations available!

Join fellow runners on May 29, 2026 for the Shearer's Chip Chase. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Brewster.