Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run
About this race
Join us on Sunday October 18, 2026 for an 8 mile trail run or a 5K (adults.)
Kids Fun Run: ages 5-12 (K-8th grade) : $10. Kids will receive finisher medals only.
• Awards and F2F swag to top 3 M/F 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 5-12 (K-8 grade) will receive finisher medals only.
Featuring
• Homemade chili, grilled hotdogs, fresh fruit, snacks, Gatorade
• Newater station on site provides H20 for 300 thirsty runners
• Timing and race results by Compuscore
Join fellow runners on October 18, 2026 for the Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run. It's a fantastic 12.9K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Andover.
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Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run
Hot Chili Challenge 5K Run
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About Andover
Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run takes place in Andover, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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