Hot Mess Trail Races
From Second Capital Running
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Pittsgrove, New Jersey
- Price $96.40 - $107.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a day of adventure and fun at the Hot Mess Trail Races, hosted by Second Capital Running! Join us on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at the beautiful Parvin State Park in Pittsgrove Township, Salem, NJ, for an unforgettable experience that blends community spirit with an exhilarating challenge.
Whether you’re looking to conquer the classic Half Marathon or dive into the exciting Choose-Your-Own-Adventure 6-Hour Ultra, this event promises an incredible journey through nature. The course features a mostly flat and fast lollipop-style loop, where you can expect 95% trail, including twisty single-track, sand, and roots, perfect for both seasoned runners and beginners alike. The Half Marathon will take you on two full loops, while the 6-Hour Ultra invites you to complete as many laps as you desire. Remember, this is a cup-less race, so bring your own cup and help keep our park clean. Join us for this ultimate trail party that celebrates running, camaraderie, and a little bit of messiness in the great outdoors!
Whether you’re looking to conquer the classic Half Marathon or dive into the exciting Choose-Your-Own-Adventure 6-Hour Ultra, this event promises an incredible journey through nature. The course features a mostly flat and fast lollipop-style loop, where you can expect 95% trail, including twisty single-track, sand, and roots, perfect for both seasoned runners and beginners alike. The Half Marathon will take you on two full loops, while the 6-Hour Ultra invites you to complete as many laps as you desire. Remember, this is a cup-less race, so bring your own cup and help keep our park clean. Join us for this ultimate trail party that celebrates running, camaraderie, and a little bit of messiness in the great outdoors!
Hot Mess Trail Races
Sat 25th October 2025
Organiser's Description
ITS 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. YOULL 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. THERES AN AID STATION AROUND MILES 3.5 AND 8.5.
6 HOUR: YOULL 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!
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. YOULL 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. THERES AN AID STATION AROUND MILES 3.5 AND 8.5.
6 HOUR: YOULL 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!
Races
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6 Hour
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Giveaway Item
Sat 25th October 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$107.00
CLOSED -
Half Marathon
Incl. $6.40 Fee & Giveaway Item
Sat 25th October 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$96.40
CLOSED
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789 Parvin Mill Road, Pittsgrove, 08318, NJ, United States
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