Pittsgrove, NJ, United States · Saturday, October 24, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Hot Mess Trail Races

38 days away

52 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.6 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 52 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.6 as a floor, not a verdict.

39.5283° N, 75.1311° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~19 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 10 h 52 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 25 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 52 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes52 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 52 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs