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3 Days at the Fair

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMay 10, 202750km · 42.195km
Race date in 210 days
May 10, 2027 Mon
City · Distance
Augusta · 50km · 42.195km
Entry fee
$150Varies by event and entry period
Status
SoonTBD ~ Wed, May 5, 2027See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 3 Days at the Fair — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Course is a single, exactly one-mile loop on mostly flat terrain.

The paved road contains about 5 percent crushed gravel, and the course is lit at night, so a headlamp is not required.

The event runs from May 10 to 16 at Sussex County Fairgrounds.

The 144-hour (six-day), 72-, 48-, 24-, 12- and 6-hour races, plus the 50km and marathon, all use the same loop.

The marathon course is an officially certified course and a Boston Marathon qualifier.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

3 Days at the Fair runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Rick GlooRan in 2025
“I think this strategy worked really well for staying in the moment and taking care of myself.”

Rick Glew rested and stretched regularly to monitor his condition during Three Days at the Fair's 48-hour event. Conversations with fellow runners and a final-morning push helped him reach 108 miles.

Lila GaudraultFinish time 11:58:08
“One of my favorite things about this race was how compressed everything was.”

Lila Gaudrault says each lap of the 12-hour event at Three Days at the Fair offered supplies and fellow runners' encouragement. After repeated lows and recoveries, she accelerated at the end to finish 74 miles.

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

Stefan J. Puente · Finisher vlog

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter 3 Days at the Fair — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

About 50K · 2 50K
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

3 Days at the Fair course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
START

37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ

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All events run on the same one-mile loop.

It is a flat loop certified under number NJ24025JLW, with paved road mixed with approximately 5 percent crushed gravel.

The marathon and 50km have a separate start line to make up the distance.

The marathon course is certified as NJ13502JHP, and the 50km course as NJ13503JHP.

The 50-mile race covers exactly 50 laps, and the 100-mile race exactly 100 laps.

The start/finish area is directly below the timing equipment.

The aid station and kitchen are in a large building in the middle of the grounds, and the course passes in front of the restroom building.

The restrooms are heated and include showers.

Laps are recorded by the MyLaps ProChip system.

Each time a runner steps on the mat, it counts as one lap, and only completed laps are added to the total distance.

Current lap counts and rankings are displayed on the on-site scoreboard.

Pacer is not permitted.

The organizer explains that the course is straightforward and difficult to get lost on, and that runners are expected to run under their own power.

However, registered participants may run together freely regardless of event.

Trekking poles are prohibited.

The fairgrounds host equestrian competitions, poultry shows, horticultural exhibitions, farmers markets, and other events even during the race.

Only the course area is closed to the public.

Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (65°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your 3 Days at the Fair race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo train/subway/bus service to venue

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No train/subway/bus service to venue

Venue is the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ 07822 — a rural fairgrounds site in northwest New Jersey with no nearby rail or fixed-route bus service. Runners drive or camp on-site; parking is directly adjacent to the certified 1-mile flat loop course, and on-site tent/RV camping is available.

Confirmed date: multi-day ultra event ("3 Days at the Fair") spanning May 10-16, 2027 per gotrail.run, with May 10 as the DB-listed start date — matches. Genuinely rural venue with no public transit; this is expected for this type of race.

Getting to the finish

Same as start (on-site 1-mile loop course, finish at fairgrounds)

Finish is at the same fairgrounds loop-course area as the start.

Start shuttle

No organizer shuttle bus (none needed — parking is adjacent to the course).

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 2027 race will take place from May 10 to 16.

The 144-hour race starts at 9:00 a.m. Monday, the 72-hour race at 9:00 a.m. Thursday,

the 48-hour race at 9:00 a.m. Friday, and the 24-hour race at 9:00 a.m. Saturday.

The 12-hour race starts at 9:00 a.m. or 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and the 6-hour race at 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Saturday;

each event also offers an option to start on a morning earlier in the week.

The marathon and 50km may start at 9:00 a.m. on any day and must finish before the next race begins.

The official clock stops at 9:00 a.m. Sunday.

Choosing an arbitrary start time is no longer permitted.

An ankle chip is collected from the registration table starting one hour before the runner’s race.

It must be worn at all times while in course and returned when the race ends.

If leaving the site for an extended period, leave the chip at the timing tent.

The aid station remains open continuously from 9:00 a.m. Monday until Sunday morning.

Hot and cold food are served, with vegetarian and vegan options available throughout the event.

Participants and crews may prepare food in the kitchen and use the walk-in refrigerator.

Aid station food is not for crews or family members, and aid is provided from the start of the runner’s own race.

The marathon and 50km Entry fee cost $150 through November 30, followed by two price increases.

Same-day registration is $225 and can be paid by cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.

Online registration closes on the Wednesday before the event begins.

Refunds are available at 50 percent up to eight weeks before the event and are not available thereafter.

Accommodation is available on-site.

Tents may be pitched in most grassy areas, at a cost of $30 per night on-site, while RVs cost $55.

Each electrical post has six outlets, so an extension cord is needed.

You can choose a spot close to aid station and the start/finish area or a more distant, quieter spot at night.

Finisher awards are based on distance.

Reaching 101, 202, 303, 404, or 505 miles in a single event earns a belt buckle at each milestone, while marathon and 50km participants receive coins.

For cumulative totals of 100, 250, 500, or 1,000 miles, coins are awarded;

at 2,000 miles or more, a stained-glass award is presented at the Sunday ceremony.

Times are local to Augusta. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Circle Line: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party Cruise in New York City (Ages 21+)

$288

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NYC Combo: Empire State Building, Big Bus Tour & Circle Line Cruise

$100

View on Klook

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Day Trip by Car (Departing from New York / BB Tour)

$187

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Tour Pass NYC: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Museum + Cruise

$120

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Circle Line: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party Cruise in New York City (Ages 21+)

$288

View on GetYourGuide

NYC Combo: Empire State Building, Big Bus Tour & Circle Line Cruise

$100

View on Klook

Tour Pass NYC: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Museum + Cruise

$120

View on Klook

NYC SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Guided Tour

Skip-the-line admission · Food and culture walking tour · $29

View on GetYourGuide

Newburgh|Stewart International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$271

View on Klook

New York|Private airport pickup/drop-off service at LaGuardia Airport

$64

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New York|Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Westchester County Airport

$146

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New York | Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at John F. Kennedy International Airport

$75

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Philadelphia|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Northeast Philadelphia International Airport

$632

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Philadelphia|Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Philadelphia International Airport

$94

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Admission Ticket

$35

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High Line & Hudson Yards Tour (Edge Observation Deck Ticket Available)

$29

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New York Off-Broadway Little Shop of Horrors Musical Tickets

$115

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New York Helicopter Tour (Departure from New Jersey)

$359

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New York Central Park Picnic (Including Full-Day Bike Rental)

$73

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New York High Line & Edge 2-Hour Priority Access Tour

$100

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Korean-Language Guide - Niagara Falls 2-Day, 1-Night Free Travel Tour

$695

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New York Comedy Bus Tour with a Stand-Up Comedian

$66

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Official Self-Guided Audio Tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York

$24

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[Korean-Language Guide] New York Midtown Walking Tour (Chelsea Route)

$61

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Private Walking Tour in New York (Including a Dedicated Photographer)

$178

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New York City: Private Walking Tour with a Local

$114

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New York Full-Day Walking Tour (Optional One World Observatory Ticket)

$90

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Where runners eat in Augusta

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

New York Brunch/Lunch/Dinner Buffet River Cruise

$119

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New York Bustronome Gourmet Double-Decker Bus Tour

$182

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What to see in Augusta after the race

Seeing Augusta with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Day Trip by Car (Departing from New York / BB Tour)

$187

View on Klook

Best of New York Manhattan Boat Tour (Circle Line)

$48

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Total cost and budget for 3 Days at the Fair

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about 3 Days at the Fair

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Augusta runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 3 Days at the Fair

FAQ
When does 3 Days at the Fair 2027 take place?

It takes place on Mon, May 10, 2027 in Augusta, NJ, United States.

How much is the 3 Days at the Fair 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $150.

What distances does 3 Days at the Fair 2027 offer?

Marathon · Ultra.

What time does 3 Days at the Fair 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does 3 Days at the Fair 2027 start?

37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ.

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