Runners cross over the Animas River during the 2016 Chili Chase.
Runners cross over the Animas River during the 2016 Chili Chase.Courtesy of Margaret Hedderman

A 5-K trail run and a chili cook-off, with more than 20 chili recipes from local organizations and businesses, will be featured.

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., at Backcountry Experience, and the race starts at 10 a.m. from Iris Park. The chili cook-off will begin at 11 a.m., in the Backcountry Experience parking lot.

Proceeds go to San Juan Mountains Association.

To register, visit http://bit.ly/2f4RE8P.