Forbidden Run Fest
Nov 8Philadelphia, PAHalf Marathon, 10 mi +1
Also a half marathon, 38 mi from Hot Mess Trail Races, registration open
Aid stations, cutoffs and pacing in one plan, with the timeline your crew follows. Crew invites and race-day updates come with a Race Pass.
Build my planIt’s gonna be a mess — in the best way possible. The Hot Mess Trail Races take place at Parvin State Park in Pittsgrove, NJ, offering two awesome options: a classic half marathon and a choose-your-own-adventure-style 6 hour ultra. Whether you're here to push your pace or your time on feet, this race is all about trails, community, and getting a little dirty in the woods.
The course starts and finishes at Danna Farm Fields, using a mostly flat and fast lollipop-style loop. Expect 95% trail, with just a bit of pavement to mix things up. You’ll get a little bit of everything: twisty single-track, sand, and roots — all in a beginner-friendly format.
Half Marathon: You'll head out from the start, complete two full loops of the lollipop, and return to the finish. There’s an aid station around miles 3.5 and 8.5.
6 Hour: You’ll run as many laps as you can (or want) on a 4-mile loop, returning to the pit after every lap to refuel. The only aid station is at the start/finish area.
Parvin State Park is a carry-in, carry-out park, meaning this will be a cupless race and all trash is only to be disposed at the start/finish line - DO NOT LITTER. All runners MUST carry their own cup.
This ultimate trail party is brought to you by a collaboration between Endless Endurance and Second Capital Running!
Registration opens
Feb 1, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Feb 14, 2026
Tier 2 ends
May 31, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Sep 23, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 23, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 23, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
6 HOUR
Tier 4, until Oct 23, 2026
$100
HALF MARATHON
Tier 4, until Oct 23, 2026
$90
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
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Nov 8Philadelphia, PAHalf Marathon, 10 mi +1
Also a half marathon, 38 mi from Hot Mess Trail Races, registration open
Oct 16Bethlehem, PAMarathon, Half Marathon +3
Also a half marathon, 76 mi from Hot Mess Trail Races, registration open
Oct 18Tuxedo, NYHalf Marathon, 10K
Also a half marathon, 126 mi from Hot Mess Trail Races, registration open
Nov 7Germantown, MDHalf Marathon, 10K +1
Also a half marathon, 117 mi from Hot Mess Trail Races, registration open
Straight-line distance
Oct 11Rochelle Park, NJHalf Marathon, 10K +2
Oct 17Livingston, NJBackyard Ultra, Marathon +1
Oct 18West Milford, NJHalf Marathon, 10K +1
Nov 29Ringwood, NJHalf Marathon, 10K +1
Oct 16Williamstown, NJ120K, 60K +1
Oct 31Woodbury, NJ5K, 1 mi
Nov 7Woodbine, NJ24 hr, 12 hr +1
Oct 17Philadelphia, PA26x1 mi relay
Oct 17Bear, DE12 hr, 24K +1
Nov 7Ocean City/Somers Point, NJ5K
Oct 25GLEN MILLS, PA25K
Oct 17Hockessin, DE10K, 5K
Nov 7Newtown Square, PA5K, 1.4 mi
Oct 10Hainesport, NJ48 hr, 100 mi +2
Jun 5, 2027Philadelphia, PAMarathon, Half Marathon +1
Apr 10, 2027Philadelphia, PAMarathon, Half Marathon
Oct 10Lewisburg, PA5K
Oct 10Wilton, CT5K, 1 mi
Oct 10Montross, VA5K
Oct 10Upper Black Eddy, PA50 mi, 50K +2
Oct 10Greentown, PAMarathon, Half Marathon +2
Oct 11New Rochelle, NYHalf Marathon
Oct 11Mount Airy, MD8 hr, 4 hr +1
Build your aid station plan, organize your crew, and dial in your nutrition strategy. Everything you need to finish strong.
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