3 Days at the Fair
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
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Race feel
Challenge your endurance on a certified 1-mile loop with multi-day, multi-hour, 50K, and marathon options, plus excellent on-site amenities.
- Competitive
CompetitiveThe 3 Days at the Fair event offers a unique multi-day running experience at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Featuring ultra-distance races from 6 hours up to 144 hours, plus 50K and marathon options, this event caters to endurance enthusiasts. Runners navigate a certified, flat 1-mile loop on pavement and crushed gravel, with a lit course for night running. With extensive on-site amenities like heated bathrooms, shower facilities, and a full kitchen, it's designed for sustained effort and community.
What to expect
- Expect a flat, certified 1-mile loop on pavement and crushed gravel, lit for night running.
- Enjoy heated bathrooms with showers and access to a full kitchen for hot and cold food.
- Choose from various timed races (6 to 144 hours), plus 50K and marathon distances.
Standout details
- Lit course at night
From the organizer
DAY OF REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE WITH CASH/CHECK/ZELLE/VENMO/PAYPAL
3 Days at the Fair
144 (6Day) / 72 / 48 / 24 / 12 / 6 Hour Races plus 50K and 26.2M at the Sussex County Fairgrounds May 11 - 17, 2026
Course Description: CertifiedNJ24025JLW 1.000 miles flat loop on pavement and crushed gravel (approx 5% gravel) Course is EXACTLY a 1 mile loop, with a special start line for a Marathon or 50K finish. Certified Marathon Course ) Boston Qualifier Certified 50K Course Certified 50 Mile Time - will be exactly 50 laps Certified 100 Mile Time - will be exactly 100 laps Lit course at night - no need for headlamps! Live display showing laps completed and position Heated bathrooms with shower facilities on course You don't run through them but the course goes in front of them Full kitchen to provide hot and cold food at Aid Station Access to Kitchen to cook your own food Plenty of parking Access to electric, 6 outlets on every pole. Bring extension cords to bring it closer to your tent. Grassy areas for tents, close to the aid station, Start Finish area or further away for quieter nights. $25/night to be paid on-site with cash or check Spots available for RV Parking - $50 day for full hook up to be paid on-site with cash or check
Race/Start Times
Awards for ALL races will take place at breakfast Sunday morning.
All races are finished by 9:00 am on Sunday morning.
144 Hour race begins at 9:00 am on Monday Morning
72 Hour race begins at 9:00 am on Thursday Morning (option for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday also)
48 Hour race begins at 9:00 am on Friday Morning (option for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday also)
24 Hour race begins at 9:00 am on Saturday Morning (option for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday also)
12 Hour race begins at 9:00 am Saturday Morning or 9:00pm on Saturday Evening (option for Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. also)
6 Hour race begins at 9:00 am Saturday Morning or 6pm on Saturday Evening (option for Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. also)
Marathon or 50K can begin with 72H, 48H, 24H, 12H or 6H race and must be finished by the time the next race starts. also Mon.,Tues.,Wed. also
