Scary Rat Race
Scary Rat Race is a trail running and running race on October 11, 2026 in Farmingdale, NJ.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
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!)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Farmingdale, NJ
City Elevation
72 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Farmingdale than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Scary Rat Race
Oct 11, 2026