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Hot Mess Trail Races

Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location
Pittsgrove, NJ
789 Parvin Mill Road, 08318
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Get ready for a "hot mess" of fun on the trails at Parvin State Park, with options for a half marathon or a 6-hour ultra.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly

Embrace the "Hot Mess" at Parvin State Park in Pittsgrove, NJ, where trails, community, and a bit of dirt define the experience. Choose between a classic half marathon or a unique 6-hour ultra, designed for those who love to push their limits or simply enjoy time on their feet. The course features a mostly flat, fast lollipop-style loop, offering a mix of twisty single-track, sand, and roots in a beginner-friendly format. Get ready for an ultimate trail party.

What to expect

  • Navigate a mostly flat, fast lollipop-style loop on 95% trail, featuring twisty single-track, sand, and roots.
  • Enjoy a beginner-friendly trail experience, whether you're tackling a half marathon or a multi-lap ultra.
  • This is a cupless race; please carry your own cup and dispose of all trash at the start/finish area.

Standout details

  • "Hot Mess" themed trail race
  • Choose-your-own-adventure 6-hour ultra
  • Beginner-friendly trail course
  • Cupless race, bring your own cup

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3.95 Miles

    Sat, Oct 24, 7:30 AM EDT · From $80.50

    Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Oct 23, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 24, 7:30 AM EDT · From $69.90

    Opens Feb 1, 2026, 1:00 AM EST · Closes Oct 23, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

It’s gonna be a mess — in the best way possible. The Hot Mess Trail Races take place at Parvin State Park in Pittsgrove, NJ, offering two awesome options: a classic half marathon and a choose-your-own-adventure-style 6 hour ultra. Whether you're here to push your pace or your time on feet, this race is all about trails, community, and getting a little dirty in the woods.

The course starts and finishes at Danna Farm Fields, using a mostly flat and fast lollipop-style loop. Expect 95% trail, with just a bit of pavement to mix things up. You’ll get a little bit of everything: twisty single-track, sand, and roots — all in a beginner-friendly format.

Half Marathon: You'll head out from the start, complete two full loops of the lollipop, and return to the finish. There’s an aid station around miles 3.5 and 8.5.

6 Hour: You’ll run as many laps as you can (or want) on a 4-mile loop, returning to the pit after every lap to refuel. The only aid station is at the start/finish area.

Parvin State Park is a carry-in, carry-out park, meaning this will be a cupless race and all trash is only to be disposed at the start/finish line - DO NOT LITTER. All runners  MUST carry their own cup.

This ultimate trail party is brought to you by a collaboration between Endless Endurance and Second Capital Running!

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