This is the South Jersey race collaboration you've all been waiting for. We are teaming up with Second Capital Running to bring you the Hot Mess Trail Races at Parvin State Park. Come out this fall to explore some trails at Parvin State Park.

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When:  Saturday, October 25, 2025 

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Location: 789 Parvin Mill Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318

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Race Start: 7:00am

 

Race End: 1:00pm

 

Swag:

 

All runners will receive a medal and some custom swag.

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Course:

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The course starts and finishes at Danna Farm fields and is in a lollipop format. The route is 95% on trail with a small section of pavement. The trails are mostly flat and fast with some sandy and rooty sections. Overall this is a very beginner friendly

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Half marathon runners will run out from the start/finish, then complete 2 full loops of the lollipop, before coming back to the finish line. Runners will have an aid station around miles 3.5 and 8.5. This is a proper trail race, so come prepared to carry a bottle or pack on you during the race.

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6 hour runners will run a single lap of a 4.1 mile loop and come back to the pit every lap before starting another lap. The only aid station will be at the start/finish area.

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Registration Fees: 

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Individuals - 6 Hour

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$70 until TBD

$80 until TBD

$95 until TBD

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Individuals - Half Marathon

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$60 until TBD

$70 until TBD

$85 until TBD

 

2 Person Relay - 6 Hour 

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$130 until TBD

$140 until TBD

$155 until TBD

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2 Person Relay - Half Marathon

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$110 until TBD

$120 until TBD

$135 until TBD

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Refunds/Deferrals/Transfers

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We do not offer deferrals, refunds, or transfers for this event. No Exceptions

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If for any reason we have to cancel the event everyone will be deferred.

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Time Limit and Race Process:

 

6 hour runners will have the hours of 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM to run as many laps of the course as you want. No new laps will be allowed to start after 12:30 PM, and partial laps will not be counted. Runners must complete their final loop by 12:59 PM for it to be counted. No laps finished after 12:59 PM will be counted. 

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​​Pit Area and Aid Station:

 

At the Start/Finish area at the stadium, there will be a drop/pit area for you to stash your stuff for the day. We ask that you do not bring any tents larger than 10x10!

 

There will be one food aid station and one hydration station at the start/finish, and another hydration station on the loop. Your crew and spectators will be able to access this aid station too. 

 

Half Marathon runners will have an aid station around miles 3.5 and 8.5. This is a proper trail race, so come prepared to carry a bottle or pack on you during the race.

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6 Hour runners will only have one aid station at the start/finish of each loop. 

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This race is a cupless race.  This means we do not plan to have a ton of plastic cups for you waiting at the aid stations. Please plan to bring a bladder/pack, water bottle, or reusable cup to use for the day.

 

Weather:

 

This is October and it could literally be anything. This is a rain or shine event. 

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