Chili Bowl Classic 5K
- Date
- February 20, 2027
- Distance
- 5K · Spectator Package
From the Organizer
Join the area’s finest runners for the 40th anniversary of this classic race and enjoy tasty chili made by Cleveland’s finest Firefighters and Police Officers! The 5k course is a relatively flat and fast and the chili is hot and delicious and the atmosphere electric – ensuring a fun and memorable experience for all runners and walkers!
Date and Time
February 20, 2027
9:30am
Location
Hofbräuhaus Cleveland
1550 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Registration Fee's
Runner's Package:
Early Bird Special – $30 – thru November 29
Regular Registration – $35.00 – December 1 thru February 11
Late Registration – $40.00 – February 12 thru Race Day
Spectator Package:
$15.00 – No race – no shirt. Includes a choice of mug and a taste of the finest chili in Cleveland!
Stein Holding Contest:
$10.00
This is a separate event and does not include your entry into the race or race shirt.
All money goes towards the Cleveland Police and Fire Department’s charities.
Male and Female winners will receive a $50 Hofbräuhaus gift card.
Refunds and Transfers:
Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once we’ve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.
You are able to transfer your entry to another person in your RunSignUp profile. Just log in and look for the race. There will be an option to transfer. There will be NO transfers on race day!
If you were unable to attend, you can pick up your shirt at one of the packet pickup locations prior to the race or from our office after the race – we do not mail shirts. Please call the office ahead of time to let us know that you are coming.
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th Street Suite #2
Cleveland Ohio 44113
Race Day Schedule
8:00am: Registration and packet pickup begin inside the Hofbrauhaus Cleveland, 1550 Chester Avenue, Cleveland 44114, breakfast and beer specials for purchase begin
9:30am: 5K starts
10:30am: Top finishers announced
11:00am: Beer stein holding contest
Race starts and finishes on Chester Avenue just past E. 18th.
Once you finish, enjoy delicious chili made by Cleveland’s Finest Cleveland Police and Fire departments!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
38°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cleveland, OH
Population
367,523
as of 2023
Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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- Race
- Chili Bowl Classic 5K
- Date
- February 20, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Chili Bowl Classic 5K?
- Chili Bowl Classic 5K is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on February 20, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Chili Bowl Classic 5K?
- Saturday, February 20, 2027 in Cleveland, Ohio at Hofbräuhaus Cleveland, Cleveland, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Chili Bowl Classic 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Chili Bowl Classic 5K
Feb 20, 2027