Sun, Jan 24, 2027

The Chili Run

Pitman, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

2 Miles

Entry is $40 now and rises to $42 after Oct 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.

About the Chili Run

The Chili Run starts and finishes at Carolina Blue Smokehouse and Taproom in Pitman. The course is short and fast, a quick out-and-back style run that gets you back to a warm restaurant without much fuss. Awards go to top finishers overall, by age group, and to teams, including one for the best ugly sweater or costume.

Packet pickup is available the evening before at a running store in Mullica Hill, with a discount on gear while you are there. Race-morning pickup opens well before the start at Carolina Blue. After finishing, chili and a beer are waiting inside, and the restaurant stays open for anyone who wants to stick around with the DJ.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

2 Miles · 2026 results

150finishers

11:35winner

20:35median

36:15cutoff

Top 3: Ryan Aurilia (11:35) · Anthony Morano (12:08) · Estevan Barreras (12:13)

The Chili Run has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 20, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

2 Miles1/24/2027 10:00$40

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Common Questions About the The Chili Run

Will I finish last at the Chili Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 2 Miles field finished slower than 20:35, and the last recorded finisher came in around 36:15, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Chili Run a good first 2 Miles?

It is a small race (150 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Chili Run?

The 2 Miles winner ran 11:35 while the median finisher took 20:35. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.