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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Hillside Park, Andover NJ
5K
46–63°F · some rain risk
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2025
41–67°F
dry
2024
40–66°F
dry
2023
43–61°F
dry
2022
39–53°F
dry
2021
43–56°F
dry
2020
40–61°F
dry
2019
42–54°F
dry
2018
37–46°F
dry
2017
43–68°F
dry
2016
59–81°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Head to Hillside Park in Andover, NJ for an 8 mile trail run and 5K 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!
Kids Fun Run
- Ages: 5-12 (K-8th grade)
- Entry Fee: $10
- Finisher Medals: Kids will receive finisher medals only.
Awards & Prizes
- Awards: F2F swag to top 3 M/F finishers
- Medals: In 10-year age groups for both events
- 8 Mile Age Groups: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70-79: 80+
- 5K Age Groups: 13-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70-79: 80+
- Participation Items: T-shirts, Hobo bags & finisher medals to all adult participants: Kids 5-12 (K-8 grade) will receive finisher medals only.
Event Features
- Food Options: Variety of yummy chili including vegetarian, grilled hotdogs, fresh fruit, snacks
- Water Station: Newater station on site provides H20 for 300 thirsty runners
- Timing: Timing and race results by Compuscore
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 17 – 19, 2026.
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