Denfit Nightmare

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Past event

4:00 PM EDT

Chaumont, New York

$64.60–$75.20 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the DENFIT NIGHTMARE, taking place on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, in the scenic town of Chaumont, Jefferson. This thrilling event is part of the renowned DENFIT Race Series and invites participants to conquer a haunted 5k adventure trail run like no other. As you navigate the eerie twists and turns of the forest trails, prepare for unexpected surprises, from creepy decorations to the thrill of being chased by the Undead!

Participants will kick off the race with the exciting SURVIVAL WAVE, where you'll be equipped with a flag belt representing your "lives." The goal? Finish the course with at least one flag intact to earn the coveted DENFIT CUSTOM SPEAR, along with a stunning medal, t-shirt, and beverage! Following the Survival Wave, the Fun Run Waves will commence every 20 minutes, inviting groups to enjoy the spooky atmosphere without the pressure of flags. After an exhilarating run, join in the festivities at the Festival Area, featuring entertainment, seasonal fun, and delicious food trucks. Don’t forget to register by October 1st to secure your shirt size, and come prepared for a day filled with adventure, laughter, and a dash of

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Races

NIGHTMARE- Run to Survive

Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

This isn't your typical race, and your competition won't be against other runners... Race through the haunted 5k trail run without losing your "lives" (flags on a belt provided at the start line). Cross the finish line with at least ONE life left to earn the coveted SPEAR! You also receive a medal, shirt, and drink chip!

4:00 PM EDT

$75.20

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NIGHTMARE - Run to have Fun

Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

Embark on a haunted, laugh-filled fun run! Toss your friends as bait to avoid the ghouls and ghosts that will be chasing you on course! A killer medal, sweet t-shirt, and drink chip awaits!

5:00 PM EDT

$64.60

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Organiser's description

For the next event in the DENFIT Race Series, we're taking things off-road...
Prepare yourself for the NIGHTMARE - a haunted 5k adventure trail run.

Participants will make their way through the thrilling twists and turns of forest and trails, never knowing what surprises lurk ahead.
Some scares will be mere decoration...others may be the Undead lying in wait to chase you!
(****_DISCLAIMER PLEASE READ: You WILL be chased by volunteers during this event. If you are easily upset by horror, being chased or thematic visuals, or potential incidental bodily contact, you might want to pass. NO REFUNDS will be issued_****)

This is an ADVENTURE run, meaning there will be natural as well as constructed obstacles to scramble over, around, and through.
Obstacles are all-skill-level friendly and are minor obstructions to the path to add some fun (and scares) to the course!

The event begins with the SURVIVAL WAVE, where participants will be provided a flag belt with THREE flags. Those represent your "lives" which the Undead (volunteers on course) will be trying to take from you along the way. Finish the course with at least one flag/life left and you'll have earned the coveted DENFIT CUSTOM SPEAR along with a killer medal, t-shirt, and beverage!

After the Survival Wave begins, the Fun Run Waves will begin and groups of approx 30 participants will head out on course every 20min. These waves will be for laughs and scares and does not entail having to finish with flags intact.
IMPORTANT: when registering, pick the "corral" that has the wave and start time you/your group wants to run.

At the Finish Line, EACH participant will receive:

* A killer medal
* DENFIT event t-shirt
* banana, water, and drink chip

To guarantee your shirt size, you MUST register by October 1st.

Parking will be on-site and a short, well-marked walk to EVENT Area where participants can check in at registration.
A $5 donation is appreciated for parking - all parking proceeds will be donated to the Chaumont Fire Dept.

After participants are done having fun running for their lives, there will be a Festival Area with entertainment, fall festivities, and a food truck!

Be sure to bring a change of clothes if desired, there will be changing tents next to the festival.

GET READY TO RUN, JUMP, CLIMB AND CRAWL THROUGH THE NIGHTMARE.