15th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races

🏃‍♂️ 15th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Race

The 15th annual Chestnut Ridge Trail Race is on Saturday, Nov 23, 2024.

📍 Location

• Course: The race will be run entirely on the camp's single track trails and roads (dirt and gravel) at Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in beautiful Efland, NC.
• Terrain: The course will feature rolling hills through old hardwood forests.
• Race Options: There are three race options – a 4ish mile race, an 8ish mile race, and a 3-mile virtual race.
• Water Stations: There will be 3 staffed water stations for the 8ish mile and one for the 4 mile. Walkers are welcome on the 4 mile trail.

🚨 Race Regulations

• Trail Conditions: This is a trail race. There are rocks, roots, poo, and sometimes mud/water on the trails.
• No Pets: Please, please no pets or baby strollers in the race. Both races will close at 12:00pm.
• Childcare: We will also be providing childcare while you run, if needed.
• No Headphones: This is a "no headphones" event to ensure safety for all participants.

❤️ Beneficiary

Proceeds from the race will benefit the “Pass It On” Annual Fund which supports the camping ministry, enhances facilities and equipment, and helps send children and youth to camp through the campership scholarship program. By running in the race you can help send a kid to camp!

💵 Refund Policy

In the event the race should be canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Committee or Camp Chestnut Ridge such as but not limited to inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions: local, state or national emergency: public health emergency, No refunds will be made. Please keep this in mind.

📝 Comments from Previous Races

"This was my 2nd chestnut ridge race and like last year it was awesome! beautiful setting, wonderful people, good cause. thank you for the hard work in putting this together!"

"Thanks for another terrific and very well run race..."

"My mud buddy & I are looking forward to next year's race..."

📅 Registration Details

• Cost: Cost for the Trail Run is $30 for the 4 mile and $40 for the 8ish mile online.
• Registration Deadline: Participants registering by Nov 3rd will be guaranteed a race shirt. Online registration will close November 21.
• Virtual Race: The 3 mile virtual you run anywhere you would like and submit your time. No awards for the virtual race.
• Packet Pickup: Early packet pick-up and registration will take place at Bull City Running in Durham at Southpoint crossing location Nov 22 from 4pm to 5:45pm.

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Top Male & Female in both 4 and 8ish mile race.
• Age Groups: 4 mile race includes male and female age groups: 1-8, 9-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-70, 70 and beyond.
• 8ish Mile: Female and Male age groups: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and beyond.

🕗 Race Day Schedule

• 8:45 am – 9:45 am: Check-in & packet pick-up
• 10 am: 8ish mile race starts
• 10:15 am: 4 Mile race starts
• 11:30 am: Awards starting with 4 mile race, then 8ish mile race roughly 20 min later.

For more information and to register, visit here.