Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run
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Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run
The event takes place at Hillside Park, 146 Lake Iliff Road, Andover, NJ on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Proceeds from race fees fund a free digital mammography program; the organizer states that 100% of race fees provide free digital mammograms.
Distances offered:
- 8 mile trail run (listed course distance 7.64 miles)
- 5K trail run
- Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under
Age and entry details include minimum ages for each distance: runners must be 20 or older for the 8 mile event and 13 or older for the 5K; kids through 8th grade may enter the Fun Run. Entry fees vary by date with early and later pricing; online registration is available with a stated deadline of October 17 at noon, and race day registration is offered. A strict no refund policy is in effect.
Course and logistics: the start area is near the park storage garage and baseball fields. The route uses a wide rail trail with views of Lake Iliff, horse farms, underpasses, and fall foliage, plus connector trails through woods, a short gravel climb, parking-lot connectors, and paths by soccer fields. On-site features include a Newater station supplying water for 300 runners, environmentally safe course markings, timing and results by Compuscore, and food options including chili and vegetarian choices.
Parking is organized across three lots; the upper lot is reserved for volunteers and EMS and attendants direct parking. Awards include top three male and female prizes, age-group medals in ten-year bands, t-shirts, hobo bags, and finisher medals for adults; kids receive finisher medals only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
