15th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races 8 ish mile trail run

The 15th annual Chestnut Ridge Trail Race is on Saturday, Nov 23, 2023.

 

 

 

Location

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. The course will feature rolling hills through old hardwood forests. There are three race options – a 4ish mile race and an 8ish mile race  and now a 3mile virtual race.   8-ish you ask, because I'm not sure on the exact distance till week of. Minimum would be 8, but could be closer to 9 miles. This all depends on trail conditions. There will be 3 staffed water station for the 8ish mile and one for the 4 mile. Walkers are welcome on the 4 mile trail. This is a trail race. There are rocks, roots, poo and sometimes mud/water on the trails. Please, Please no pets or baby strollers in the race. Both races will closed at 12:00pm.

We will also be providing childcare while you run, if needed.

Please, this is a “no headphones” event. This rule is intended to provide a safe and enjoyable trail run for all participants. Running a trail race while wearing headphones means that you can’t hear those who may want to pass safely. Also a good idea for those wanting to pass to give a shout out "on your left/right " just so everyone knows where they are & can safely move out of the way.  Please be respectful of these rules for the safety of other runners.

Those that sign up for the virtual race will have their shirts mailed to them.

Whom does this event benefit?

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! It is such a delight to participate, I wish it happened every season! I encouraged several of my running buds to attend, and many remarked it was their favorite trail race yet. congratulations on hosting one of the best local races....

you all did such a great job!!! It was such a fun morning. And the post-race pastries were fantastic....

Thanks for another terrific and very well run race. I cannot imagine all the work that was done to clear the trails of the falling leaf cover. The homemade goodies even sweeter....

 

And from 2018 muddy race:

I had a great time in spite of the muddy conditions. I think you always do a great job of letting the runners know what kind of trail conditions to expect, and as such, I didn’t wear the pretty new trail shoes :-D This was my third time running this race. I really appreciate the effort that your team puts into it, and I am sure I’ll be back next year!

Once again - NOT disappointed! It was fun, mud & all - why should the kids have all the fun stomping through the mud ?! Everyone was so nice. You can tell when a lot of thought , planning & organization go into a race!

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