Scary Rat Race
Updated
Sunday, October 10, 2027, first start 10:00 AM, in Farmingdale (4181 Atlantic Avenue). Distances: 4 miles.
Course and race notes
A four mile fun run - 100% off road, hand-held timing, A funky gift for all finishers!
Commemorative cooler bags, Rat Race t-shirts & some really nice wearables available for purchase. Start and end at the Spring Meadow Golf Course. (gonna be great! ( and scary!).
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, October 10
2027 · in 337 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
4 miles
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Oct 10, 2027
Opened Apr 24, 2027
Race day in Farmingdale
Weather
68° / 49°F
Typical high and low for October 10, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Long Branch-Oakhurst, NJ (11.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:00 AM – 6:26 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Oct 9
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi15 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Sea Girt Lodge
About 9 min drive3.2 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Twin Oaks Motel
About 10 min drive3.2 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Atlantic Inn & Suites
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Inn on Main Hotel
About 13 min drive4.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Villa Park House Bed & Breakfast
About 13 min drive4.3 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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