Hot Mess Trail Races

🏞️ Welcome to the Hot Mess Trail Races

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.

🏃‍♂️ Course Details

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

🏅 Half Marathon Overview

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

⚡ 6 Hour Ultra Details

• Format: You’ll run as many laps as you can (or want) on a 4-mile loop.
• Refuel: Returning to the pit after every lap to refuel.
• Aid Station: The only aid station is at the start/finish area.

🌱 Park Policy

• Carry-in, Carry-out: Parvin State Park is a carry-in, carry-out park.
• Cupless Race: This will be a cupless race and all trash is only to be disposed at the start/finish line - DO NOT LITTER.
• Personal Cup: All runners MUST carry their own cup.

🤝 Event Collaboration

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

🌐 More Information

For further details, please visit the official race page: Hot Mess Trail Races.