Results: 2026
| Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 48 hours — Women (overall) | Lisa Perry | 141.76 mi |
| 48 hours — Men | Thomas Crayton | 138.78 mi |
| 100 miles | Sean O’Connor | 16:05:12 |
| 24 hours (Saturday start) | Thomas Pulaski | 100.12 mi |
RunSignup labels these preliminary results. Distances count completed 0.9913-mile laps.
Source: RunSignup — 2026 Hainesport Endurance Run results. Checked October 12, 2026.
Event Overview
A flat paved-loop festival with 48-hour, two 24-hour starts, 12-hour, relay, and 100-mile options at Hainesport Township Park.
| Date | Oct 10-12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Hainesport, New Jersey, USA |
| Format | 48-Hour, 24-Hour, Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Road |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 48 hr / 24 hr / 100 mi |
| State / area | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Course model | Loop |
| Cutoff | 48 hours; the separate 100-mile race has a 30-hour limit and requires 80 loops / 79.28 miles by 9:00 AM Sunday to continue |
| Start | 9:00 AM Saturday (48-hour race) |
| Sanctioning | USATF |
| Highlights | Flat Paved Loop, Multiple Timed Formats |
Course & Terrain
Counter-clockwise certified 0.9913-mile paved loop at Hainesport Township Park with one central aid station.
Format & Support (as run)
| Crew / pacers | No pacers or companions on any part of a lap. Personal support areas are available beside the course. |
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Why This Race Matters
Hainesport Endurance Run is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras where most of the field runs through the night. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.
Preparing for a Race Like Hainesport Endurance Run
The 48-hour race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- 48-hour races explained: Rules, pacing, sleep decisions, fueling and crew support.
- How to train for a 48-hour race: Durable movement, sleep planning, foot care and fueling practice.
- Sleep strategy for multiday races: An individual sleep plan with safe locations and clear stop criteria.
- Second-night survival guide: Sleep, crew checks and caffeine decisions for the second night.
Planning Notes
- Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
- Prepare several rest options before race week. Stop for sleep or assessment if alertness, coordination, or safe decision-making deteriorates.
- Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
- Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
- The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.
Related Preparation
- Browse the curated 24-hour race calendar
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Browse the 24-hour race calendar
- Browse the 48-hour race calendar
- Open the 48-Hour format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated October 12, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official Hainesport Endurance Run page — https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Hainesport/endurancerun
- Official results — https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/164465
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.