The Ultra Festival will take place this year at a new venue. We will be at the NJ State Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ
Home of our very own
3 Days at the Fair
$50 DISCOUNT: For any NJ Ultra Festival Runner who signs up for
3 Days at the Fair prior to April 9, 2012, use NJ Ultra Fest
Results 2012
NJ Ultra Festival -
March 24, 2012
Trail Races of Marathon, 50K, 50M, 100K and 100M
Tentative dates for 2013 - Weekend of March 16,17
PHOTOS FROM HILLCREST PHOTO
Registered Runners as of March 19, 2012
Random trail shots of 2012 course
There are sections of the trail that are not well groomed and have uneven footing.
Be prepared that this is a trail run and not a road race.
Mike Lynch moving well in 2011
Race Start times:
100 Mile - 7:00am
100 Kilometer - 6:45am
50 Mile - 7:00am
50 Kilometer - 7:45am
Marathon - 8:00am
All races must be completed by Sunday 12:00pm. You will need to leave
on your last 10 mile loop by 9:00am on Sunday.
RESULTS FOR 2011
2010 Results for the NJ100 (the only event held that year). Was run as a Fat Ass in year one.
Course:
Course for NJ Ultra Festival
37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ 0782237 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ 07822
Schedule of events:
Friday, March 23 - Richards Building at the NJ State Fairgrounds.
3:00pm - Richards Building opens. You can pick your spot, set
up your tent and settle in.
4:00pm - Packet pickup (until 7pm). You will receive
your goody bag, bib.
5:30pm - Pasta dinner (until 7pm). Optional meal ($10)
provided NJ Trail Series and Volunteers. Crews, friends, and family are welcome to join by pre purchasing a
$10 ticket or at the door.
Marathon and 50K runners have up to 1/2 hour before race time to pick up their race bag.
Saturday, March 24 - Richards Building at the NJ State Fairgrounds.
6:15am - Last minute pre race briefing by race directors
6:45am - Start of 100 Kilometer Race
6:56am - Sunrise
7:00am - Start of 100 Mile Race
7:15am - Start of 50 Mile Race
7:45am - Start of 50 Kilometer Race
8:00am - Start of Marathon
Sunday, March 25 - Richards Building at the NJ State Fairgrounds.
3:00am - 20:00 hour cutoff for the Speedster Buckle
for 100 Mile Race
7:00am - 24 hour cutoff for sub 24 hour buckles
for 100 Mile Race
9:00am - 26:00 hour cutoff for leaving for your last
loop.
12:00pm - All races end
12:00pm - post race award ceremony in the Richards Building, Brunch is optional for $20.
Aid Stations: Fully stocked at Race Head Quarters (RHQ) plus one other at the furthest turn around point.
Drop Bags: Are allowed at RHQ. You will be passing your
bag once every 10 miles.
Pacers: No pacing allowed. In the spirit of competition try to do your best on your own efforts though any two or more competitors 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.
Crews: Allowed at RHQ.
There are other areas at the fairgrounds where you will be able to see your runner. There are also 2 cross roads where you would be able to see your runner. See map for more details. Just over 2 miles of the course is on the Fairground property that is wide open and accessible to everyone.
Awards: Special awards to top 3 male and female
winners in ALL races. Top 3 OA plus 1 AG (<30, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70+)
Buckles to all 100 mile finishers.
3 buckle options
Speedster Buckle (sub 20 and
finishing by 3:00am Sunday)
Sub 24 (finish by 7:00am on Sunday)
Finish (finish by 12:00 pm Sunday)
Finishers Awards are given for ALL distances.
Entry Fees:
Early Bird Special (until September 30, 2011)
extended Oct. 14
Marathon: $90
50 Kilometer: $100
50 Mile: $120
100 Kilometer: $140
100 Mile: $180
Early Registration (October 15, 2011 – December 31, 2011)
Marathon: $100
50 Kilometer: $110
50 Mile: $130
100 Kilometer: $150
100 Mile: $190
Registration (January 1, 2012 – February 15, 2012)
Marathon: $110
50 Kilometer: $120
50 Mile: $140
100 Kilometer: $160
100 Mile: $200
Late Registration (February 16 – March 7, 2012)
Marathon: $140
50 Kilometer: $150
50 Mile: $170
100 Kilometer: $190
100 Mile: $230
Note: Each race entrant will receive one parking pass
for the weekend that is included in your entry fee.
Additional
vehicles for crews or other spectators will be asked to pay a parking
fee of $10/day or $15/weekend per vehicle. This fee goes directly to NJ State Fairgrounds, the location of RHQ.
Also included: Each registered runner will receive SWAG to be decided on by the race organizers.
Not included but available:
Winter Beanie - $15
Sweatshirt - $40
Also not included:
Camping - $10/tent
Friday Dinner - $10 (provided by NJ Trail Series and Volunteers)
Sunday Breakfast - $20, Richards Building at the Fairgrounds. Location of Award Ceremony.
Refund
Policy: A 50% refund will be available until December 31st. No
refunds after December 31st. No rollovers or transfers to next year.
Weather: Average high temperature is 49 degrees F with an
average low of 25 degrees F. Last two years highs are in the low 40’s
and lows are in the mid 20’s. Record high for March 24 is 69F and
record low is 9F.
Sun Rise & Sun Set:
Sunrise: 6:56am
Sunset: 7:15pm
Parking: A parking pass is included for all registered
runners. Any other crew or spectators will need to pay a $10/day or
$15/weekend parking fee directly to NJ State Fairgrounds. If you pre pay on the
registration form we will issue the parking pass and pay NJ State Fairgrounds for
you.
Camping: Tent sites are available at RHQ. This is
primitive tenting in a large field. You supply your own tent. This is not a campground. There will be some space inside the Richards Building. There are showers and permanent restrooms available. Individual cooking grills can be used in the camping area.
RV spots will be available as well. Please send a direct email to njtrailseries@gmail if you plan to bring an RV.
Pre-Race Dinner: A pasta dinner will be served on Friday
evening from 5:30-7:00pm in the Richards Building at the Fairgrounds. The NJ State Fairgrounds is
located at 37 Plains Road Augusta, NJ. The pre race meal
is not mandatory but it is the location of race registration. You may
purchase a ticket during online registration for $10 for yourself or
your crew/spectators. Tickets will be available on site but PLEASE order early if you know you are attending to allow the volunteers to better prepare for the correct number of runners, crew and family.
Other Rules: We are guests at the NJ State Fairgrounds and it will be
appreciated if you treat the property as if it were your own.
- PETS are allowed on leash at the Fairgrounds, not on the race course.
- Littering is strictly prohibited (this includes organic waste i.e.
banana peels)
- Runners must be respectful of all volunteers and staff
Hotel Accommodations: Please see link to area hotels. http://www.newjerseystatefair.org/html/page.cfm/accommodations
Getting Here: The closest airport Newark NJ (EWR) which
is a one hour drive from the fairgrounds. You can use the address NJ State Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822 to plug into any mapping software.
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