Christmas In The Pines Trail Run To Dash Through Beachwood Park

BERKELEY, NJ — A Christmas in the Pines Trail Run will be held Saturday and Sunday at Jakes Branch County Park in Beachwood. Runners can also participant in the race virtually.

Races will be staggered on both days beginning at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., each limited to 20 runners. Packet pick-up will take place on race morning from 8 to 9 a.m. west of the tennis courts.

The race registration fee is $45. All participants will receive a custom finishers item and there will be pre-packaged single use snacks and water post-race.

According to the race website, the race is a mild 4-mile loop trail. The course will be heavily marked throughout.

All staff, volunteers and participants must bring a completed coronavirus screening form which will be sent out the week of the race and go through a temperature check race morning before entering the packet pick-up area and starting corral area.

Due to coronavirus concerns, spectators cannot gather to view the race.

Find more information about the Christmas in the Pines Trail Run here.

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