Chili Chase 5k
Chili Chase 5k is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Oceana, WV, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Wyoming County Run Club presents a race through the heart of Oceana, WV — a fast, flat course with only minor rolling hills, making it a great choice for runners chasing a personal best. The first 50 to register will be guaranteed a race shirt.
Set against the backdrop of Wyoming County, this event is perfect for racers of all levels. Whether you’re toeing the line for the first time or a seasoned competitor, the course is designed to let you fly.
📍 Start/Finish
The race kicks off at the Gilliland Park Pool Parking Lot. Following the final finisher, join us at the amphitheater for the awards ceremony.
⏰ Race Day Schedule
- 7:00 AM — Packet Pickup & Day-of Registration Opens
- 8:00 AM — Race Start
- Awards ceremony at the amphitheater after the race
🏆 Awards
We’ll be celebrating the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers with custom awards, plus top 3 male and female age group medals will be given across the following categories:
0–9 · 10–19 · 20–29 · 30–39 · 40–49 · 50–59 · 60–69 · 70–79 · 80–89 · 90+
Drinks provided by the Oceana area of Commerce.
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
68°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oceana 2 Se, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oceana, WV
City Elevation
1,620 ft
Nearest Airport
BKW
Raleigh County Memorial Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 145 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Chili Chase 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
86
Days to train
- Race
- Chili Chase 5k
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Oceana than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Chili Chase 5k
Oct 17, 2026