The Chase

04/17/2026

We have a good way to knock out 3.1!

Not even including training!

Awesome challenge. Hillsborough, get to it!

Hillsborough Township is excited to launch the 250 Mile Challenge as part of our community-wide efforts to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and promote healthy living through the Mayor’s Wellness Program! This fun and flexible initiative encourages residents to stay active while embracing community spirit. From April 25th through December 31st, participants are invited to complete 250 miles in 250 days—using any activity that gets your heart rate up. Whether you prefer walking, swimming, dancing, or playing your favorite sport, every 15 minutes of activity counts toward your goal. This free program is open to individuals and families, and all participants will be entered into a prize drawing. Ready to get moving? Join us and take the challenge!

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhD6cSAKljNgMOG-7JT2n4ejalinY9PjyXMtE2akfCsC-dTg/viewform

03/24/2026

Registration is open.

It starts at 375 US Hwy 206. Home of Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #2.

On September 26, the highway beside it becomes your run course.

No traffic.
No speed limits.

Just a wide-open stretch of highway and a town that shows up.

Some will race for the win.
Some will chase a PR.
Some will take on their first 5K.
All of it counts.

• $5,000 prize purse
• Random finisher cash prizes
• Beer garden + music at the finish
• USATF Championship Race

This isn't just where the race begins, it's where your Chase starts.

Register now: racethechase.com

03/18/2026

The Chase 5K puts your brand where people are already paying attention.

A fully closed Rt. 206 Bypass. Hundreds of runners. A community that shows up and lines the highway.

Sponsorship opportunities are built into the race itself:
- Start line
- Course
- Hydration
- Awards
- Entertainment
- Digital & on-site presence
This isn't background placement.
It's visible, repeated, and part of the experience from start to finish.

Placements are limited and filled on a first-come basis.

If your business wants to be seen here, send a message to get involved.

03/16/2026

🚨COURSE MAP… yes it’s a 5K on the Highway🚨
Runners will launch from under the bridge closest to the Hillsborough Fire Dept and charge 1.55 miles down a closed Rt. 206 Bypass. After the turnaround, it’s a fast push home with the town lining the road.
Out and back. No speed limits.

🗓️ SEPT 26 | 5 PM
🍻 to follow!

03/09/2026

Last year’s women’s podium brought the speed.

🥇 1st Place – $1,000
🥈 2nd Place – $500
🥉 3rd Place – $250

These three set the standard at The Chase.

This year the stakes get even bigger.

The Chase is now the USATF NJ Open 5K Championship Course, bringing the state’s best runners to Hillsborough.

With the largest 5K prize purse in New Jersey, the race at the front will be fast.

But The Chase isn’t just for the podium.

It’s for the runner chasing a PR.
The runner chasing their first finish line.
And the whole town that shows up to watch it happen.

September 26.

The highway belongs to the runners.

02/25/2026

No matter what place you cross the finish line, you have a chance to go home a CASH PRIZE WINNER!

Chase the goals and maybe some 🧀🧀🧀

Sign up at RaceTheChase.com

02/13/2026

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Sign up by 2/14…
And the race tee’s on us, not you. ❤️

Register for The Chase 5K by tomorrow and score a FREE official race shirt.

Sign up at RaceTheChase.com

02/07/2026

Free Race Tee when you sign up before 2/14

Sign up at RaceTheChase.com

02/04/2026

Become a part of the Where's Waldo, Rt.
206 Bypass edition! Find the person hunting down a PR!

Where will you be in this photo next year?
Register now at RaceTheChase.com before 2/14 to get a FREE T-Shirt

01/31/2026

Are you ready to OWN THE HIGHWAY?!?

Registration will open on this Sunday, 2/1, and a shirt will be included free of charge up until 2/14!

Bookmark RaceTheChase.com to sign up this Sunday!