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3 Days at the Fair 2027

Date
Monday, May 10, 2027
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $150 · goes up to $200 on Nov 29, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
12 Hour Day–May 10, 20279:00 AM$175$200 after Nov 29, 2026–
12 Hour Night–May 10, 20279:00 AM$175$200 after Nov 29, 2026–
144 Hour–May 10, 20279:00 AM$625$650 after Nov 29, 2026–
24 Hour–May 10, 20279:00 AM$225$250 after Nov 29, 2026–
2 50K50KMay 10, 20279:00 AM$225$250 after Nov 29, 2026–
2 MarathonsMarathonMay 10, 20279:00 AM$225$250 after Nov 29, 2026–
3 50K50KMay 10, 20279:00 AM$275$300 after Nov 29, 2026–
3 MarathonsMarathonMay 10, 20279:00 AM$275$300 after Nov 29, 2026–
48 Hour–May 10, 20279:00 AM$275$300 after Nov 29, 2026–
50K50KMay 10, 20279:00 AM$150$175 after Nov 29, 2026–
6 Hour Day–May 10, 20279:00 AM$150$175 after Nov 29, 2026–
6 Hour Night–May 10, 20279:00 AM$150$175 after Nov 29, 2026–
72 Hour–May 10, 20279:00 AM$325$350 after Nov 29, 2026–
HEXAZILLA (6 events)–May 10, 20279:00 AM$625$650 after Nov 29, 2026–
MarathonMarathonMay 10, 20279:00 AM$150$175 after Nov 29, 2026–
Quadzilla (4 Marathons or 4 50k's)MarathonMay 10, 20279:00 AM$325$350 after Nov 29, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 12 Hour Day and 12 Hour Night: $175 until Nov 28, then $200 until Jan 29, then $225 until May 5.
  • 144 Hour: $625 until Nov 28, then $650 until Jan 29, then $700 until May 5.
  • 24 Hour and 2 50K and 2 Marathons: $225 until Nov 28, then $250 until Jan 29, then $275 until May 5.
  • 3 50K and 3 Marathons and 48 Hour: $275 until Nov 28, then $300 until Jan 29, then $325 until May 5.

Online registration closes May 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 50K in New Jersey runs 6:55:29, about 13:22 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:50:45 and men in 6:08:39.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:46 AM, and the 12 Hour Day starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 490 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around May 10 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 35% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 75°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where
37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 490 feet
Included with entry
Top; T-Shirt
Distances
Marathon, 50K
Editions
2027 (May 10, 2027), 2026 (May 11, 2026), 2025 (May 12, 2025), 2024 (May 13, 2024), 2023 (May 8, 2023), 2022 (May 9, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is 3 Days at the Fair?
Monday, May 10, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $150 before processing fees, and rises to $200 on Nov 29, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes May 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?
Marathon, 50K.
Where does it start?
37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822.

From the organizers

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 10 - 16, 2027

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

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