Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run
Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Andover, NJ, with entry fees from $10 to $40.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Location
- Hillside Park, Andover, NJ
- Price
- $10–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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) : $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
• Variety of yummy chili including vegetarian, grilled hotdogs, fresh fruit, snacks
• Newater station on site provides H20 for 300 thirsty runners
• Timing and race results by Compuscore
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Andover Aeroflex Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Andover, NJ
City Elevation
751 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- Hillside Park, Andover, NJ
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Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run
Oct 18, 2026