Chimney Rock Trail Series

Bridgewater, United States • 28 Mar 2026

Chimney Rock Trail Races - March 28, 2026

The Chimney Rock Trail Races feature an approximately 5-ish miles single-track trail course on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The route includes rocks, exposed roots, rolling hills, stream crossings, several climbs, and steep rocky downhill sections. Course marshals will be stationed along the route and the trail is well marked.

A water stop is available and runners pass it twice, at about miles 1.5 and 4. Parking is available in the Chimney Rock Park parking lot off Chimney Rock Road. The registration area is at the end of the lot near the park bathrooms. The start and finish area is a short walk from the lot along a paved pathway toward the playground. The pre-race briefing will be sent by email and a short race announcement will be made before the race begins.

Awards are sponsored by Chimney Rock Inn and include top three male and female finishers, plus top three male and female finishers by 10-year age bands beginning with ages 10-19 and extending to 80 and over. Pricing varies by registration period: lower fees before February 21, higher fees in later windows, and a day-of-race price. Post-race refreshments include a pizza party at Chimney Rock Inn with pizza, salad, and soft drinks served until 12:30pm. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 mi
5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Experience a clockwise loop race at South Mountain Reservation featuring timed options from one to six hours. This event offers a 1.88 mile course consisting of single track paths and fire roads for all distance preferences.

Run or walk the scenic trails at Institute Woods. This 6K event offers a shorter 3K option for walkers and is limited to 200 participants. Post run refreshments await all finishers.

A 5K cross-country run at New Jersey's first farm brewery. The course winds through the scenic grounds of Screamin' Hill Brewery. All finishers get a coaster medal, and the after-party includes live music and a food truck.

A scenic and classic spring run for athletes aged 30+. Choose between the 10K and 5K distances on a mostly flat loop course through woods and around Birchwood Lake in Mountain Lakes. Be prepared for varied surfaces including paths, trails,..