The R.A.T. Race 50K
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The Rat Race
The Rat Race is a series of off road trail running events held at multiple venues in New Jersey. The program includes a range of distances and several themed races across the year.
Distances include:
- 50k
- 20k
- 10k
- 5 mile
- 4 mile
- 5k
The Spring Rat Races at Wells Mills Park in Waretown include a 50k course that is 100% off road, consisting of one large eight mile loop plus three 10k loops around Wells Mills Pond. The 50k offers awards to the top three finishers in five year age groups, water stops, mile markers, food, t-shirts, finisher medals, and chip timing. There is no official cutoff time but runners must finish before the park closes; runners are asked to notify organizers if they stop.
The 10k and 20k are based on one- and two-loop circuits around Wells Mills Pond and start and end near the Wells Mills Ranger Station. The 20k and 10k include chip timing, t-shirts, food, music, and top-five awards by ten year age groups. Stated entry fees are $40 for the 20k and $30 for the 10k.
Other events include a 5k Rat Challenge on woodland trails in Toms River with occasional ankle-deep water, handheld timing, a rat bag and a free beer for participants, and team awards; a Scary Rat Race four mile off road run at Spring Meadow Golf Course in Allaire State Park with finisher gifts and wearable items for sale; and a holiday hash with a wooded run, free t-shirt with signup, and communal pizza. All races are rain or shine. Net proceeds after expenses benefit Troopers Assisting Troops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
