New Jersey · Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) · 6 Hour (4.1 mile loop)
Hot Mess Trail Races
Hot Mess Trail Races is a Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) and 6 Hour (4.1 mile loop) event held in Pittsgrove, New Jersey. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Pittsgrove, NJ
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Pittsgrove, New Jersey
- Distances
- Half Marathon (13.1 Miles), 6 Hour (4.1 mile loop)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from endlessendurance.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — 6 Hour
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Mostly trail, some road
- Typical race-day weather
- about 41°F at the start, 85% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About 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. The course starts and finishes at Danna Farm Fields, using a mostly flat and fast lollipop-style loop. Expect 95% trail, with…
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Hot Mess Trail Races: common questions
- When is the Hot Mess Trail Races?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Hot Mess Trail Races held?
- In Pittsgrove, New Jersey.
- What distances does the Hot Mess Trail Races offer?
- Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) and 6 Hour (4.1 mile loop).
- How do I register for the Hot Mess Trail Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Hot Mess Trail Races?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from endlessendurance.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Hot Mess Trail Races start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Hot Mess Trail Races?
- about 41°F at the start, 85% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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