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BadgerPalooza

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 16, 2026120km
Smallbones · Public domain
Race date in 8 days
Oct 16, 2026 Fri
City · Distance
Williamstown · 120km
Entry fee
$175Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenThu, November 27, 2025 ~ Fri, October 16, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
BadgerPalooza race photo
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About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About BadgerPalooza — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

An ultramarathon hosted by JLD Events at Autumn Lake Winery.

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.

BadgerPalooza runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Badger Palooza 12hr Ultramarathon 2024

ULTRAMIRIAM

View on YouTube

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 BadgerPalooza — 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.

Ultra

Entry cost $175

24 hour · until Oct 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

24 Hour 2 Person Relay

Entry cost $215

until Oct 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

24 Hour 4 Person Relay

Entry cost $290

until Oct 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

BadgerPalooza course map and elevation

The 120km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 18:00
EventStartTime limit
Ultra12:006h
24 Hour Relay18:00—
START · FINISH

870 W Malaga Road, Williamstown, NJ

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A 5K lap starts at the top of every hour. If you do not start on the hour, you are disqualified.

The 24 Hour, 24 Hour 2 Person Relay, and 24 Hour 4 Person Relay events are held together.

Start line is located at 870 W Malaga Road, Williamstown, NJ, with a 6:00 PM local start.

Course is a loop format that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (58°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your BadgerPalooza race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

BadgerPalooza in Williamstown, with packet pickup information not publicly available.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None — Williamstown, NJ has no rail/bus station near the venue

Start/finish is at Autumn Lake Winery, 870 W Malaga Road, Williamstown, NJ 08094, a rural winery property.

Large on-site grass field for parking and staging.

Rural South Jersey winery venue with no public transit;

nearest listed hotels are 5.5-12 miles away.

Getting to the finish

Same as start (Autumn Lake Winery, on-site aid station near start/finish)

5K loop course around the winery's lakes and vineyard, finishing back at the winery property.

Stations & transport near the venue

Williamstown, New Jersey (BadgerPalooza venue) is a rural South Jersey community with no public transit card system;

car access is required.

There is no local bus or rail service, so visitors should plan to drive or use ride-share.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
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.

Average temperature: 14°C — Williamstown in October offers favorable conditions for runners.

The key issue is the waiting time before the start.

If you start while your body is still cold, you will spend the first 5 km simply warming up.

The venue is in an area without public transportation.

Plan on traveling by personal or rental car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

An ultra is decided not by speed but by fueling and foot care.

Break in your shoes and socks thoroughly before race day, and if there is a nighttime section, prepare spare batteries for your headlamp.

The start is at 18:00. Registration is open through October 16, 2026.

Times are local to Williamstown. 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.

Hotels near the BadgerPalooza start line in Williamstown

Hotels that make race morning easy

1 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

44 experiences

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

Philadelphia Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

$90

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New York Signature Dinner Cruise on the Eternity

$316

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Cruise Experience (1 hour)

$37

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Manhattan Skyline & Statue of Liberty New York Night Cruise

$37

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New York Statue of Liberty Cruise & St. Patrick’s Cathedral Tour

$62

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

$94

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

$632

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

$75

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Philadelphia Eagles American Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

$316

View on Klook

Philadelphia Museum of the American Revolution Admission Ticket

$33

View on Klook

Philadelphia Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

$30

View on Klook

Philadelphia Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Admission Ticket

$24

View on Klook

New York Helicopter Tour (Departure from New Jersey)

$359

View on Klook

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game at Chase Field

$29

View on Klook

New York BAPS Mandir & Longwood Gardens Architecture Full-Day Tour

$96

View on Klook

Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market Walking Tour

$28

View on Klook

Philadelphia Historic District Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

$16

View on Klook

New York Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking Tour

$51

View on Klook

Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour (Statue of Liberty Optional)

$39

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Williamstown with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Williamstown.

Total cost and budget for BadgerPalooza

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about BadgerPalooza

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Williamstown runners' room

Frequently asked questions about BadgerPalooza

FAQ
When does BadgerPalooza 2026 take place?

It takes place on Fri, October 16, 2026 in Williamstown, NJ, United States.

How much is the BadgerPalooza 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $175.

What distances does BadgerPalooza 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does BadgerPalooza 2026 start?

The race starts at 18:00.

Where does BadgerPalooza 2026 start?

870 W Malaga Road, Williamstown, NJ.

When does registration for BadgerPalooza 2026 open?

Registration runs from Thu, November 27, 2025 to Fri, October 16, 2026.

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