3 Days at the Fair - Augusta NJ

Augusta, United States • 11-17 May 2026

NJ Trail Series - 3 Days at the Fair (May 11 - May 17, 2026)

The event takes place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ. It offers multiple timed race options and standalone distance events:

  • 144 Hour race
  • 72 Hour race
  • 48 Hour race
  • 24 Hour race
  • 12 Hour race
  • 6 Hour race
  • Marathon
  • 50K

Online registration and day-of registration are available. Entry fees follow an early pricing schedule with staged increases and higher day-of prices. A 50% refund is available up to eight weeks before the event; after that no refunds are offered. Transfers to another runner are allowed with organizer notification.

Course, facilities and rules

The course is a certified 1.000 mile loop on pavement and crushed gravel (about 5% gravel). The marathon and 50K courses are separately certified and the loop has a special start/finish arrangement for those distances. Timing uses MyLaps ProChip with an ankle chip that must be worn; only completed laps count. A live display shows laps completed and position. The course is lit at night.

On-site facilities include heated restrooms with showers, a full kitchen and aid station serving hot and cold food including vegetarian and vegan options. Camping is allowed on grassy areas with a tent fee; RV spots are available for a charge. Pacers and trekking poles are not allowed. Pets are permitted on leash. Awards include top male and female mileage placements and lifetime mileage coins and event belt buckles/coins for milestone distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

144 km
144 Hour Race
72 km
72 Hour Race
48 km
48 Hour Race
24 km
24 Hour Race
12 km
12 Hour Race
6 km
6 Hour Race
50 km
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50 km
Marathon or 50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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