Wild Goose Trail Festival
- Date Sat 18th September 2027
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Hewitt, New Jersey
- Price Free - $268.75
- Races 10 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 10km, Half Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Wild Goose Trail Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 18, 2027, in the picturesque setting of Hewitt, Sussex. This exciting event offers a variety of race distances, from a fun 1-mile stroll to a challenging 100-miler, perfect for both seasoned trail runners and newcomers alike. With generous cut-off times, including a 36-hour limit for those tackling the 100-mile challenge, this festival is designed for everyone to enjoy the beauty of the trails.
Join us for a weekend packed with activities, including engaging panels and a film screening on Friday, followed by exhilarating races throughout Saturday and Sunday. Participants can also take advantage of free camping available on both Friday and Saturday nights, making this not just a race, but a true trail party! Plus, by participating, you're supporting a great cause in partnership with Bigger Than The Trail. Mark your calendars and prepare for an amazing experience at the Wild Goose Trail Festival!
Join us for a weekend packed with activities, including engaging panels and a film screening on Friday, followed by exhilarating races throughout Saturday and Sunday. Participants can also take advantage of free camping available on both Friday and Saturday nights, making this not just a race, but a true trail party! Plus, by participating, you're supporting a great cause in partnership with Bigger Than The Trail. Mark your calendars and prepare for an amazing experience at the Wild Goose Trail Festival!
Organiser's Description
Generous cut-offs, unending trail beauty, rockin' aid station and sweet swag....Join us at Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, NJ on Friday September 17, Saturday September 18 and Sunday September 19, 2027 for the Wild Goose! The 36 hour cutoff for our 100 miler make this a squatchtastic event for those chasing after their first buckle. We have panels and a film screening on Friday followed by events on Saturday and Sunday that range from 1 mile all the way up to 100+ to make this a true Trail Festival! Free camping is available to all participants, pacers and crew on Friday and Saturday evening. We are supporting our non-profit partner, Bigger Than The Trail [https://bttt.run/]with this Trail Party!
Races
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Kids 1 Miler
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 19th September 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 OCTBring the kiddos out for a super fun 1 miler. This event kicks off at 9:15am on Sunday morning. -
10k
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sun 19th September 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 01 OCTThe 10K starts at 9am on Sunday and has an overall cutoff of 10 hours! We do not allow pacers for the 10K unless you are over the age of 60 or are an athlete with a disability. 600 ft gain, 577 ft loss Blue Loop one time = 6 miles -
13.1m
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 19th September 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$69.90
OPENS 01 OCTThe Half Marathon starts at 9am on Sunday and has an overall cutoff of 10 hours. This makes the 13.1M hiker-friendly. We want you to finish; there are no cutoffs during the race except for the final one at 7pm. We do not allow pacers for the half marathon unless you are over the age of 60 or are an athlete with a disability. 1,440 ft gain, 1,414 ft loss Blue Loop (6 miles) + Pink Loop (7.75M) = 13.75 miles -
30k
Incl. $5.80 Fee
Sun 19th September 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$85.80
OPENS 01 OCTThe 30K starts at 9am on Sunday and has an overall cutoff of 10 hours. We call it the Sampler Pack because you get to do one loop of each color! We want you to finish; there are no cutoffs during the race except for the final one at 7pm. We do not allow pacers for the 30K unless you are over the age of 60 or are an athlete with a disability. 1,919ft gain, 1,913 ft loss Pink Loop (7.75M) + Checkered Loop (4.75M) + Blue Loop (6M) = 30K (18.5 miles) -
50k
Incl. $6.10 Fee
Sun 19th September 2027 (7:00AM EDT)
$91.10
OPENS 01 OCTIt can be hard to find a 50K that has generous cutoff times. We are starting this race at 7am on Sunday which means you have 12 hours to finish. We do not allow pacers for the 50K unless you are over the age of 60 or are an athlete with a disability. 3,238 ft gain, 3,249 ft loss Pink Loop (7.75M) + Checkered Loop (4.75M) + Blue Loop (6M) + Pink Loop (7.75M)+ Checkered Loop (4.75M) = 31 miles -
50m
Incl. $7.30 Fee
Sat 18th September 2027 (7:00AM EDT)
$112.30
OPENS 01 OCTWe are seeing more and more hikers come out to our events - thats why we are starting this race at 7am on Saturday giving you 36 hours to finish! This is a great first 50 miler for the newbies and a squatchtastic one for the veterans who are looking for a runnable course. A pacer can join you at sunset and stay with you until the end of the event. 5,272 ft gain and 5,240 ft loss Checkered Loop (4.75M) + Blue Loop (6M) + Pink Loop (7.75M) repeated twice to total 37 miles and then complete the Blue Loop (6 miles) and the Pink Loop (7.75M) once more to finish with 50.75 miles. -
100k
Incl. $9.10 Fee
Sat 18th September 2027 (7:00AM EDT)
$144.10
OPENS 12 SEPThere are very few 100Ks in the northeast and even fewer that are hiker friendly. We are starting this race at 7am on Saturday so you have a full 36 hours to finish. You dont have to worry about chasing cutoffs! A pacer can join you at sunset and stay with you until the end of the event. 6,476 ft gain and 6,498 ft loss Pink Loop (7.75M) + Checkered Loop (4.75M) + Blue Loop (6M) + Pink Loop (7.75M)+ Checkered Loop (4.75M) repeated twice to total = 62 miles -
100m
Incl. $13.75 Fee
Sat 18th September 2027 (7:00AM EDT)
$268.75
OPENS 01 OCTWILD GOOSE 100 - okay, so whats with the name, Wild Goose? Were so glad you asked... One of the possible meanings of the park name Wawayanda is WAWA= wild goose and YANDA= the way of... The way of the wild goose. We couldnt think of a better name for this hundo. Youll no doubt see plenty of wild geese hanging out at Wawayanda Lake! With the race course staying open for 36 hours, youre not going to be chasing cutoffs we only have one cutoff for mile 92.5! We dont care how long the first 92.5 miles take you and we dont want you to be stressed about your pace. A lot can happen over 36 hours; only having 1 cutoff at mile 92.5 gives you every opportunity to finish this race and recover if any setbacks come your way. Youll be well-supported at this hundo with a rockin aid station that will be open all 36 hours. Our Volunteer Dream Team will help you get that FINISH, so dont feel like you have to have a Crew with you. A pacer can join you at sunset and stay with you until the end of the event. 11,275 ft gain and 11,239 ft loss Start with the Pink Loop (7.75M). Then complete the Checkered Loop (4.75M) + Blue Loop (6M) + Pink Loop (7.75M) 5 times to finish with 100.25 miles. -
36h
Incl. $13.75 Fee
Sat 18th September 2027 (7:00AM EDT)
$268.75
OPENS 01 SEPThe beauty of a timed event is that you can run/hike as much or as little as you want; once you start, there are no DNFs! If you want to do 100M and its your first attempt at the distance, we encourage you to opt for the 36H event rather than the 100M race. The same goes for folks who are on the fence on whether or not they can definitely complete 100M. Take the pressure out of the equation and sign up for 36H! The timed races will be using the same course as the distance events and will complete the loops in the prescribed order of Pink, Checkered, Blue. Your final loop must be completed before time runs out, or that last one doesnt count towards your total mileage. We have specific cut-off times for Pink/Checkered/Blue (see schedule below). A pacer can join you at sunset and stay with you until the end of the event. All participants in the timed events will complete the course in the following order for the entire duration of the event: in Pink Loop (7.75M) -> Checkered Loop (4.75M) -> Blue Loop (6M). The final loop only counts if it is completed before time runs out. -
Hardship Entry
Sat 18th September 2027 (7:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 14 FEB 27
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885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, 07421, NJ, United States
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