ποΈ The 15th Annual Chestnut Ridge Trail Race
The 15th annual Chestnut Ridge Trail Race is on Saturday, Nov 23, 2024.
π Location
- Venue: 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.
- Course: The course will feature rolling hills through old hardwood forests.
- Race Options: Three race options β a 4ish mile race, an 8ish mile race, and a 3 mile virtual race. Minimum for the 8ish mile would be 8 but could be closer to 9 miles depending on trail conditions.
- 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.
π« Race Guidelines
- Trail Conditions: This is a trail race. There are rocks, roots, poo and sometimes mud/water on the trails.
- No Pets: Please, no pets or baby strollers in the race.
- No Headphones: This is a βno headphonesβ event for the safety of other runners.
- Childcare: We will also be providing childcare while you run, if needed.
π Beneficiary
Proceeds from the race will benefit the βPass It Onβ 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!
π° 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 conditions: no refunds will be made. Please keep this in mind.
π£οΈ 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! It is such a delight to participate...
Thank you for a fun race! Volunteering was easy, the shirts are awesome, and my kids loved the trail run! They also appreciated the snacks and apple cider. We will plan to join you again next year.
π Registration Details
- Cost: $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.
- Packet Pick-Up: Early packet pick-up at Bull City Running in Durham on Nov 22 from 4pm to 5:45pm.
- Race Day: Race day packet pick up and registration will start at 8:45 am.
π Awards
Top Male & Female in both 4 and 8ish mile race. Age groups specified for both races.
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Race Day Schedule
- 8:45 am β 9:45 am: Check-in & packet pick-up
- 10:00 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 details, visit the race page: Chestnut Ridge Trail Races.