5K & 10K Registration now open!

Entry Also Includes:

  • Full Saturday Pass to Czhilispiel 54! (Excludes 12 & under, they're always free to get in)
  • Race Shirt with Original Artwork (only guaranteed with registration by Oct. 15th)
  • 2026 Limited Edition 250th Finisher Medal (limited availability - register early!)
  • Professional Chip Timing with online results from our friends at Run Texas Timing Services
  • One Czhilispiel Biergarten Token for Age 21+ Runners & Walkers


Award Categories:

  • Walkers - Top 3 male/top 3 female: under 50 & 50+
  • Runners (5K)- Top 3 male/top 3 female in each of the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
  • Runners (10K)- Top 3 male/top 3 female in each of the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+


Schedule


Sep 30th, MidnightEarly Bird Registration Ends

Register by Midnight on Monday, September 30th to lock in early registration price!


Oct 15th, MidnightGuaranteed Shirt Deadline

Must register by midnight, Thursday, October 15th for a guaranteed shirt!


Thursday (10/22) 3:30-5:30pmEarly Packet Pickup

Lyric Ice Cream Parlor,122 E South Main St, follow us on Facebook for any updates https://facebook.com/czhilispiel5k


Saturday (10/24) 6:45amPacket Pickup/Race Day Registration

Allow plenty of time to park, get settled and warm-up! Please arrive early for race day registration.

Registration is in front of Flatonia City Hall


Saturday (10/24) 8:00am10K RUN and 5K WALKER Starts

10K Run and 5K Walker starts at 8:00am

**NEW THIS YEAR -- 5K WALKERS START WITH 10K RUNNERS***

START/FINISH line is in front of Flatonia City Hall


Saturday (10/24) 8:30am5K RUN STARTS

5K Run start at 8:30am

START/FINISH line is in front of Flatonia City Hall


Saturday (10/24) 9:15amAward Ceremony

***Award Ceremony will be held AT the race start/finish line. We will move to the Czhilispiel main tent stage if required by weather.

Stay for your picture in the Flatonia Argus!


Route Map and Links

Location Information

  • Start/Finish in front of Flatonia City Hall
  • 120 E North Main St, Flatonia, TX, 78941 US
Czhilispiel 5K and 10K starts within one of our beautiful downtown Flatonia neighborhoods!  Located nearby are Czhilispiel BBQ and Czhili cookers, the longest standing train tower in Texas, home of Flatonia's founder (the "Flato" House) and the Historic Olle Hotel.


Did you know: Flatonia was established in 1873 on the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railway and was named for the pioneer merchant F. W. Flato. The City became the meeting place of the two main railway lines in Texas in 1887, when the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railway was built south from Waco.

"History of Flatonia," https://www.flatoniatx.gov/page/history


Czhilispiel is a nod to Flatonia’s Czech and German heritage.  First, the name comes from a play on the word “Chili.”  The addition of the “z” is a play on a Czech spelling, and the German word “spiel” means play.  The festival started in 1973 to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Flatonia.

Czhilispiel
[Chili*Spill]

Your Czhilispiel 5K/10K Run/Walk Entry includes full Saturday access to the Czhilispiel festival!  Come enjoy the HUGE biergarten (that's German for beer garden), live entertainment, hundreds of cookers, various contests, delicious food, arts & crafts, carnival and other great activities!


Saturday's Featured Entertainment:







Registration





Read this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability carefully and in its entirety. It is a binding legal document.

WAIVER (entry not valid unless electronically signed on your registration page’s signature capture): I know that participating in the Czhilispiel 5K/10K Run Walk is a potentially hazardous activity and I should not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I acknowledge and assume any and all risks associated with this event including, but not limited to, traffic on the course route, falls, contact with other participants, contact with animals, including dogs, and the condition of the course, including, but not limited to, curbs, cars, uneven pavement, potholes, rocks, loose footing and objects on the course surface In consideration of this entry, I waive and release any and all claims for myself and my heirs against Czhilispiel, Flatonia Chamber of Commerce, the City of Flatonia, any sponsor and all officials of this race for any injury or illness that may directly or indirectly result from my participation in the Czhilispiel 5K Run/Walk.

I understand this is a RAIN or SHINE event with NO REFUNDS for any reason, including, but not limited to, weather, traffic, crowds, mobs, equipment or timing failure or a rescheduled event that you are unable to attend. I agree that my non-refundable paid entry may also include other items of value that exceeds my paid entry price. Any deviations from this refund policy, including rescheduling or future event credit, will be at the sole discretion of the Czhilispiel Board of Directors.

I also consent to my photo, and/or video, including the use of a licensed drone operator, being taken and used in future Czhilispiel and Flatonia Chamber of Commerce marketing. Any drone operator will be subject to current State of Texas commercial operator standards, including licensing.


In signing the Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver Liability I hereby acknowledge and represent: (a) that I have read this document in its entirety, understand it, and sign it voluntarily; and (b) that this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability is the entire agreement between the parties hereto and its terms are contractual and not a mere recital.



REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE: PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL CARE AND CONSENT AGREEMENT

I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the named participant in the ACTIVITY. On behalf of myself and my spouse, partner, co-guardian or any other person who claims the participant as a dependent, I have read the above agreement, I understand the contents of this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability, assent to its terms and conditions, and sign this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability of my own free act. I acknowledge that my dependent and I have agreed to the terms and conditions of my dependent’s participation in the ACTIVITY, and I hereby give my consent to participation by my dependent in the ACTIVITY, and to receive medical treatment determined to be necessary. I further agree to hold harmless, indemnify and defend Czhilispiel, Flatonia Chamber of Commerce, the City of Flatonia, any sponsor and all officials of this race from and against all claims, demands or suits that my dependent has or may have.


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