The Old Six Day
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Event overview
The Old Six Day is a multi-day track ultrarunning event at Cooper River Park - Jack Curtis Stadium in Pennsauken, New Jersey. The event takes place from April 6 to April 12, 2026 and includes the following races: 144 hour, 72 hour, 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour, and a 24 hour invitational. Entry prices are listed per event on the organizer page.
Course and facilities
Racing is on a five-lane rubber track with an official lap measurement of 399.519 m. The course is USATF certified (Course #NJ24039JLW), USATF sanctioned (Sanction #156435), and holds an IAU Bronze Label. The venue has indoor restrooms and event-dedicated portable toilets. Organizers plan a large tent pavilion around the main aid station and are coordinating a shower trailer for runners.
Race services and rules
The event is chip timed. Direction on the track will change every six hours. A pit area is available for personal gear; no tents larger than 10x10 and no tent stakes are allowed, and alcohol is prohibited on site. The race is cupless with a limited supply of hot drink cups; participants are expected to bring a water bottle, bladder, or reusable cup. Catered lunch and dinner are provided on race days except no catered lunch is provided on the day a runner’s event begins. The organizer provides vegan-friendly meals and salads. Awards include top-three male and female finishers per event, milestone awards at 200, 300, 400 miles, and a buckle for runners who reach 100 miles. No refunds, deferrals, or transfers are offered; a full deferral to the following year will be made if the event is canceled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
