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Scary Rat Race

Name: Scary Rat Race
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Wall Township

Wall Township, United States • 11 Oct 2026

Scary Rat Race

The Scary Rat Race is a four mile off road trail run held on October 11, 2026, at Spring Meadow Golf Course, 4181 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, New Jersey. The course is entirely off road and both the start and finish are at the golf course. Hand held timing will be used.

Registration opens April 25, 2026 and closes October 11, 2026. The base registration fee is $30. An additional $5 is charged for a race t-shirt if requested. All participants receive a free drink ticket and a gift for finishers. Lunch will be available at the bar. Commemorative cooler bags and additional apparel items will be available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey Wall Township

Race information

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4 mi

4-Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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