HOT MESS TRAIL RACES: 6 Hour & Half Marathon

A collaboration between Endless Endurance and Second Capital Running. 

6 Hour and Half Marathon trail races through the Parvin wilderness.

Expect the ultimate trail party. Expect a mess.

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Courses

The course is almost all on the trails aside from a short section of pavement. This is a fast and mostly flat route that has a few sandy and rooted sections with a mixture of single track and wider open sections. 

The half marathon is a lollipop course, where you'll run two loops of the lollipop and then come back to the finish. There will be an aid station at miles 1.5, 6.5, and 11.5.

The 6 Hour course is on a 5.5ish mile loop with an aid station at the start/finish around mile 4.

Relays

2 person teams for the 6 Hour Relay. Relay exchange for the 6 Hour happens back at the start/finish line on the Danna Farm. There is no minimum or maximum on how many laps each team member must run.

2 person teams for the Half Marathon Relay. Relay exchange for the Half Marathon happens at the main aid station near the 1.5 mile mark. Runner #1 will run the lead out from the start line and complete 1 loop before handing off to Runner #2, who will then run 1 loop and the lead back to the finish line.

Swag

The first 100 registered will receive a HOT MESS medal, aluminum canteen, and winners will receive trophies (Top 3 M/F Overall only). HOT MESS Trucker Hats and T-shirts are available as add-ons.

Leave No Trace

Parvin State Park is a carry-in, carry-out park, meaning this is a CUPLESS race and trash is only to be disposed at the start/finish line. We hope this doesn't actually need to be stated, but please keep trash off the trails.

About the Organizers

Endless Endurance is a South Jersey based ultra endurance event company that started in 2019. Our goal is to create an event experience that makes ultra running not just something that's hard, but something that's community-focused, inclusive, and cool. We primarily focus on timed loop events because they allow us to create a special vibe around the community aspect of what makes ultra marathons great, and it provides an opportunity for new ultra runners, ultra-curious runners, and seasoned vets to run side by side going after their goals.

Second Capital Running is a boutique racing company operated out of Vineland, NJ since 2018. Our mission centers around empowering communities throughout South Jersey and building the size and reputation of our own running community in Vineland. Every one of our races reflect that mission and provide a quality experience that exceeds the standard of your typical neighborhood race.