Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run and 5K

DATE

Sunday, October 22, 2023

TIME

Check-In

9:00 am

8 Mile Trail Run

Start Time: 10:00 am
Minimum age: 15 years old by race day

5K (on rail trail)

Start Time: 10:30 am

DETAILS

Two chip-timed races to choose from: 8 mile trail run or 5K on rail trail.

The Trail Run is a Technical Course. Tower Hill is approx. a mile climb. The descent has several switchbacks for runners to either recoup or make up some time. There are single and multi-runner passing sections. There are short paved sections that connect one trail to the next on the course.

The 5K rail trail is a multi-use rail bed, flat and fast. 

Strategic points will be manned by volunteer runners who are very familiar with the course. Course includes at least 4 water stations.

LOCATION

Kittatinny Valley State Park
199 Gooddale Road
Newton , NJ 07860

• Kittatinny Valley State Park Trails
• Course Directions
• Course Map

REGISTRATION

Pre-registration Deadline: October 15, 2023

• Online Registration
• Printable Registration (PDF)
• Same Day race registration on site starting at 9:00 am

FEES

8 Mile  (Minimum Age 15)

• $40 – Online Registration through 10/15
• $50 – 10/16 through race day

5K

• $30 – Online Registration through 10/15
• $40 – 10/16 through race day
• $10 – Kids 14 and under

EVENT DETAILS

• Minimum age for 8 Mile Race is 15 years old.
• Trophies to overall top 3 M/F finishers
• 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd place medals to top 3 M/F finishers in 5-year age groups
• Hobo bag and finisher medals for all runners
• Homemade chili, grilled hotdogs, fresh fruit, snacks, bottled water, Gatorade