The East China Educational Foundation hosts the Chili-Heart at St. Clair River Elementary School in St. Clair, MI. Participants can register for a run, walk, chili cook-off competition, attend the cook-off, or participate virtually as donors. Runners and walkers receive shirts and medals, with virtual participants eligible for pickup. The chili cook-off welcomes both competitors, who provide their own chili and equipment, and attendees, who can taste and vote. Awards are given for both the run/walk and cook-off.