Tuesday evenings July 7th, 1 4th, 21st, 28th, August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY. 3.5 miles of hybrid trail/road.
An 8-week trail race series pitting you against the world!
Jackhammer 2026
The Jackhammer Trail Race Series is an 8-week Tuesday evening XC running race series held at Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park, NY. Runners compete in a mass-start format on a 3.5-mile rolling course of Park trails, single track, pavement and off-road wooded trails for Series awards. Any runner that completes at least six races qualifies for Series awards after the final race. Complete all 8 and the top six times count. Rain or shine the Jackhammer Series has become a summer staple for trail running action. The majority of the course is wooded with some open road section sections. Whatever mother nature dishes up this course proves a weekly challenge that stands the test of time.
Race day registration and runner check-in opens at 5:30pm every Tuesday on race-day. Walk up registration is always welcome. On-line registration is available for the entire series at the link above. Races start promptly at 6:30pm rain or shine. In the event of severe weather please check back to this site for schedule updates.
Where is registration/check in? Proceed past the Casino building on the main park road about 1/2 mile, over a small bridge and you'll see the registration tent on the right in a grassy area. Plenty of parking nearby. Look for Jackhammer signs to guide you to paradise.
Is the Jackhammer course difficult? Yes.
Can I do it? Yes.
Is it impossible? No.
Do I have to enter all 8 races? No.
Can I enter only one or two races because I have to mow my lawn the other nights? Yes.
Cold fresh water at the start/finish line.
The Jackhammer Series helps support Heart Animal Rescue of WNY.
Questions to heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com