The Chili Run

The Chili Run

The Chili Run

( 2 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Pitman,
    New Jersey,
    United States
  • January
  • Other
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Meridith Daniel

New Jersey, United States
66 38
2017
"Runners+Chili+Beer"
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Meridith Daniel's thoughts:

What exactly is The Chili Run? It’s an out and back, 2 mile race in Pitman, New Jersey hosted by Good Day for a Run. It starts and finishes at a favorite restaurant of my family’s, Carolina Blue. After the run, that’s where the chili and beer comes in!

Registration was $35 after a group discount, plus a processing fee.

There was race day pick-up, as well as multiple times/days at the South Jersey Running Co. Packets consisted of the race bib and the swag: a cute little chili bowl and matching spoon. I ran with my friend, Rachel. She did day of pick-up while I went to the Mullica Hill Running Co. the day before. Both were quick and easy.

Parking was a non-issue - everyone parked at either the restaurant or the overflow lot across the street at a local business (there was consent and the race director mentioned it in communication prior to the race).

Prior to the start, we hung out in the heated tent area of Carolina Blue. It was a runner’s reunion, seeing both new and old running pals.

The race started at 10am. Usually races start right around sunrise so this was appreciated. We headed to the start around 10 minutes before 10am; after announcements, safety information, and the National Anthem, we were off.

The weather was perfect and hills were, well, hills. It was only 2 miles so we prepared for the challenge.

The feeling of this race was one of camaraderie, which is always the best feeling, in my opinion! There was a lot of hooting and hollering and high fiving as we passed on the out and back. I don’t think I stopped smiling the entire time.

After crossing the finish line, it was beer and chili time. We grabbed seats at the bar and enjoyed catching up with friends.

There were other fun things like an ugly sweater contest, prizes for the fastest team, biggest team (yay Run 856/609!), and free photos.

Communication from Ken at Good Day for a Run was fantastic both leading up to the event and after, from the packet pick-up and race information to links with results and pictures.

Because of the venue size the race is limited on the amount of runners that they can have so there are actually two dates for this race. I participated in the January race (which was sold out). There is one in February as well.

For more pictures, please feel free to swing by my blog post: http://www.scootadoot.org/2017/02/01/race-recap-2017-chili-run/

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