3 Days at the Fair - Augusta NJ
May 13 - May 19, 2024
144 (6 Day) / 72 / 48 / 24 / 12 / 6 Hour Races
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta NJ
May 13 - May 19, 2024
DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE
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The Marathon or 50K can start any morning at 9:00am.
Start your event ANY Day
You must finish by Sunday 9am.
Day of Registration is available.
Click here if you are looking for the 72 hour Fall alternative.
Oct 6-9, 2022, same location, same course, same setup
Course Description:
Certified NJ13501JHP, NJ13502JHP, NJ13503JHP 1.000 miles flat loop on pavement and crushed gravel (approx 5% gravel)
Course is EXACTLY a 1 mile loop, with a special start line for a Marathon or 50K finish.
Certified Marathon Course (NJ13502JHP) Boston Qualifier
Certified 50K Course (NJ13503JHP)
Certified 50 Mile Time - will be exactly 50 laps
Certified 100 Mile Time - will be exactly 100 laps
Lit course at night - no need for headlamps!
Live display showing laps completed and position
Heated bathrooms with shower facilities on course
You don't run through them but the course goes in front of them
Full kitchen to provide hot and cold food at Aid Station
Access to Kitchen to cook your own food
Plenty of parking
Access to electric, 6 outlets on every pole. Bring extension cords to bring it closer to your tent.
Grassy areas for tents, close to the aid station, Start Finish area or further away for quieter nights. $25 day/night to be paid on-site
Spots available for RV Parking - $50 a day/night to be paid on-site
84 RV Rentals- is the closest RV rental place. They will drop off and pickup the RV so you don't have to worry about it. 973-875-4961
Course is in RED
Food and Aid Station are located at the large building in the center of the photo marked by the BLUE STAR.
Registration is done at the side of the aid station marked by the BLUE STAR.
Packet Pickup is in the main food area and starts 1 hour before your race indicated by the BLUE STAR.
Bathrooms and Showers are marked by the PURPLE STAR.
START / FINISH area is located just below the timing marked with the PINK STAR.
Camping is allowed on almost any grassy area seen on this map.
Previous Runners thoughts or write ups about 3 Days at the Fair:
John Fegyveresi's write up 2013
Joseph Naura's writeup Part 1 and Part 2
Clifford Lange Top 10 Lists 2013
Article covering Phil McCarthy's American RECORD in 2011
Photo of the oldest and youngest to hit 100 lifetime miles
144 Hour race begins at 9:00 am on Monday Morning
72 Hour race begins at 9:00 am on Thursday Morning (option for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday also)
48 Hour race begins at 9:00 am on Friday Morning (option for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday also)
24 Hour race begins at 9:00 am on Saturday Morning (option for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday also)
12 Hour race begins at 9:00 am Saturday Morning or 9:00pm on Saturday Evening (option for Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. also)
6 Hour race begins at 9:00 am Saturday Morning or 6pm on Saturday Evening (option for Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. also)
Marathon or 50K can begin with 72H, 48H, 24H, 12H or 6H race and must be finished by the time the next race starts. also Mon.,Tues.,Wed. also
144, 72, 48, 24, 12 Hour Races will finish at 9:00 am on Sunday morning.
The 6 Hour Race will end at either 3pm or Midnight Saturday night. (12:00am Sunday)
Awards for ALL races will take place at breakfast Sunday morning.
Runners must start at the appropriate time. We used to allow custom starts times. We will not be allowing this anymore.
ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE
144 Hour race $575 until November 30.
72 Hour race $275 until November 30.
48 Hour race $225 until November 30.
24 Hour race $175 until November 30.
12 Hour race $150 until November 30.
6 Hour race $125 until November 30.
Marathon or 50K $125 until November 30.
The Marathon or 50K can start any morning at 9:00am.
Run ANY 2 Marathons or 50Ks for $175 until November 30.
Run ANY 3 Marathons or 50Ks for $225 until November 30.
QUADZILLA - Run 4 Marathons or 50Ks for $275 until November 30.
December 1 until January 31 – All races increase $25
February 1 until March 31 – All races increase another $25
April 1 until May 3 - All races increase a final $25
After May 3 online registration closes.
144 Hour race $650 day of price
72 Hour race $350 day of price
48 Hour race $300 day of price
24 Hour race $250 day of price
12 Hour race $ 225 day of price
6 Hour race $200 day of price
Marathon or 50K $200 day of price
Run ANY 2 Marathons or 50Ks for $250 day of price
Run ANY 3 Marathons or 50Ks for $300 day of price
QUADZILLA - Run 4 Marathons or 50Ks for $350 day of price
Please email njtrailseries@gmail.com for information regarding day of registration.
SWAG is not guaranteed after April 1
**For ALL races; you can receive a 50% refund until 8 weeks before race date. After that NO REFUNDS.
** If you transfer your bib to another runner, please contact us with the new runner's information ASAP.
REGISTRATION AND CHIP PICK UP:
You can pick up your ankle chip from the registration table starting one hour (1 hr) before your race is to begin. Your ankle chip must be worn at all times while on the course. It is attached to a Velcro band for easy on / off if you want to change or remove it while sleeping. We must get the chip back when your race is finished. If you plan to take an extended break and leave property you must leave your chip in the timing tent.
LAP COUNTING:
Laps will be tracked for each runner using MyLaps ProChip timing & scoring system. As each runner crosses over the mat to mark a “split,” the system will record it. Since the mat will be passed each time the runner circles the course, each split is thus equal to one lap. One word of caution regarding the counting of laps; Only completed laps will count towards your overall total mileage.
Pacers: This is a very simple course and pacers will not be allowed. You would have to work hard to get lost and in the spirit of competition try to do your best on your own efforts.
Any two or more registered runners, can run together as much as they desire. This is true no matter which race you are entered, all runners will be using the same course.
Trekking Poles: No Poles Allowed.
AID STATIONS:
One aid station will be open from 9:00am on Monday through Sunday morning. The aid station is run by the finest crew of ultra running cooks. They will prepare an array of food that keeps you full of energy and your palate entertained. Special Veggie / Vegan foods are available through out the entire event. It will also be stocked with the usual ultra fare as well as hot and cold food for the entire event. Participants and crew will have access to prepare their own special concoctions. Access to the walk in refrigerator is available to everyone as well. Please notify Race Director if access to kitchen is wanted. PLEASE NOTE THE AID STATION FOOD IS NOT FOR CREW AND FAMILY. Also, your aid starts once your race starts and not before.
TOILETS:
Sussex County Fairgrounds has public restrooms located just a few steps from the course. There are also Shower facilities located inside the rest rooms.
AWARDS:
Local artwork will be presented on-site to the TOP 3 male and TOP 3 female completing the greatest number of miles for ALL timed races. Winners of each time category will be recognized at the breakfast/awards ceremony.
LIFETIME MILEAGE AWARDS:
Coins will be given out to runners at the Sunday Awards ceremony for lifetime miles. Awards will be given for 100 Miles, 250 Miles, 500 Miles, 1000 Miles. Stained Glass awards for 2000 Miles and higher.
Non Lifetime awards / Event awards -
Runners receive one (1) of the following awards:
101 Belt Buckles- awarded to those reaching 101 Miles in a single event. (The Quadzilla is 4 marathons, not one event)
202 Belt Buckles- awarded to those reaching 202 Miles in a single event.
303 Belt Buckles- awarded to those reaching 303 Miles in a single event.
404 Belt Buckles- awarded to those reaching 404 Miles in a single event.
505 Belt Buckles- awarded to those reaching 505 Miles in a single event
Marathon Coin- awarded to those in the category Marathon
50K Coin- awarded to those in the category 50K
Quadzilla Coin- awarded to those doing the Quadzilla (4 Marathons or 4 50K's)
PETS
Sussex County Fairgrounds does allow pets, as long as they’re on a leash. By all means, please bring your pet(s) along if you like; there will be plenty of space for them. Please be careful when crossing the course. Also be aware that there will be many other animals on the property. If your pet is uncomfortable around horses, cows, poultry or other animals it may be best to leave them home.
HOTELS, RVs AND LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Holiday Inn Express in Newton has offered a discount to all NJ Trail Series runners and their families. The May group runs from May 09 - 18 with a discounted rate of $134.00 (+ tax) for a standard room. It will be an open block, so as long as they have rooms available you can book the room.
84 RV Rentals & Service - They are offering excellent, on-site housing at the The Sussex County Fairgrounds, plus special discount pricing for NJ Trail Series runners. Stay in one of their RVs. They deliver it and set-up. Move-in ready. Call for NJ Trail Series pricing. 973-875-4961.
You can drive and park your own RV onto property as well. There is a $35/night charge for water and electric.
SHARING THE COURSE WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Please be aware that the course will be closed to the general public while we’re using it. Having said that, Sussex County Fairgrounds is an active Fairground and will have a horse show, a poultry show, a garden show, a farmers market and possibly other activities going on away from the Race Course. Your friends and family are more than welcome to explore the property while you run. There is plenty to do on the Fairgrounds as well as close by off property.
Previous Years Results
2021 Results 2021 Results with lap data
FULL 2011 RESULTS BELOW DOWNLOAD AS XML FILE
2010 RESULTS Don't forget the results list LAPS, convert using the LAP SHEET
2020 3 Days NOT at the Fair Results