FAQs

Q: What accommodations are available nearby?

A: There are a wide variety of hotels nearby (click here). We are not aware of any campsites nearby and you cannot sleep in your vehicle near the start of the race.

Q: What support will be provided?

A: We will provide a very detailed map (the same as the one you can download), course flagging in multiple colors, and ground marking. There will be portable toilets, water, electrolyte drink and snacks at the start/finish area (Locust Grove), the north end of the eastern loop (Turtle Back Picnic Area) , and the north end of the western loop (Mayapple Hill Picnic Area). If you come 45 minutes before the 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. starts, we will deliver drop bags to either of the northern aid stations.

Q: Can I get to the start of the race by public transportation?

A: There are 7:11 a.m. and 8:11 a.m. trains from Penn Station, NYC, to Millburn on New Jersey Transit's Morris-Essex Line that will get you to the 8:30 and 9:30 a.,m. races, respectively. The trip takes 45 minutes. The Millburn station is two blocks away from the Locust Grove starting point. (See map on homepage.)

Q: Is there a cutoff time for the races?

A: 9:30 p.m. at Locust Grove, 13 hours after the 8;30 a.m. start. The other aid stations close up somewhat earlier.

Q: Are there any refunds?

A: No. As a volunteer organization with limited resources, we cannot do this. Nonetheless, all proceeds go to support the Conservancy's mission to maintain and advocate for the park and run its public programs.

Q: In case of emergency or a problem, what should I do?

A: If it is a medical emergency, call 911 and a race director. There is an ATV usually located at Locust Grove with first aid medics until mid-afternoon. You also will be asked to provide your cell phone number when you register so we can contact you. You will also need to provide an emergency contact when you register.

The distributed map includes the following information:

Race directors: Dennis Percher, 973-868-6994, Kim Levinsky, 937- 532-0829

If south of S.O. Ave.. Contact Millburn-Short Hills First Aid, 973-564-7005

If north of S.O. Ave., Contact West Orange First Aid, 973-325-4049