Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run

Runners at the starting line of the Hot Chili Challenge.

Head to Hillside Park in Andover, NJ for an 8 mile or 5K trail run on Sunday October 18, 2026 to benefit our free mammography program. Kids age 12 and under (up to 8th grade) can participate in a fun run. Enjoy a variety of yummy chili including vegetarian!

DATE

Sunday October 18, 2026

TIME

Check-In

8:30am Check In

Start

8 Mile: 10:00am Start

5K – 10:20am Start

Kids Fun Run – 10:30am Start

Age Restrictions

  • Runners must be 20+ years old for 8 Mile Trail Run.
  • Runners must be 13+ years old for 5K.
  • Kid runners ages 12 and under (through 8th grade) Fun Run $10. Kids will receive finisher medals only.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Variety of yummy chili including vegetarian, grilled hotdogs, fresh fruit, snacks
  • Newater station on site provides H20 for 300 thirsty runners
  • Environmentally-safe course markings
  • Timing and race results by Compuscore
  • F2F has a strict no refund policy, in effect since 2000.

LOCATION

Hillside Park
146 Lake Iliff Road
Andover, NJ 07848

FEES

  • 8 Mile Trail Run:  $40 thru 10/4 | $50 10/5 and after
  • 5K Trail Run:  $40 thru 10/4 | $50 10/5 and after
  • Kids Fun Run: – ages 12 and under (through 8th grade) $10.
    Kids will receive finisher medals only.

REGISTRATION

AWARDS

  • Awards and F2F swag to top 3 F/M finishers
  • Medals in 10-year age groups for both events
    8 Mile: 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
    5K: 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
  • T-shirts, Hobo bags & finisher medals to all adult participants
  • Kids ages 12 and under (through 8th grade): finisher medals only.

TRAIL MAP AND ROUTE

Photo 1: Tents will be located on this field behind the basketball courts.

Photo 2: Start/Finish line next to the building.

Photo 3: Compuscore van will be located at this building.

Event Description

Distance: 7.64 Miles

Parking

Hillside Park offers three parking lots.  The Upper Lot located next to the Children’s playground houses is for VOLUNTEERS & EMS ONLY.  Parking in the lower two lots will start in the furthest lot from the entrance.  Attendants will guide you in until parking has reached max capacity at which point the lower lot closest to the entrance will be utilized.  Please do not pull into these spots unless directed to do so.  

Course Description