The Old Six Day 2026 Results & Winners

Results: 2026

Thomas Joyce won the 6-day race with 405.3916 miles and Jen Britton won the women's 6-day with 241.5469 miles, from 12 finishers in the 6-day contest.

2026 selected results as published by the linked source
Category	Name	Result
Men	Thomas Joyce	405.3916 mi (652.4145 km)
Women	Jen Britton	241.5469 mi (388.732 km)

12 runners finished.

The event is USATF sanctioned on a certified 399.519 m loop and is not indexed by DUV. Britton finished fourth overall.

Source: RaceResult — The Old Six Day 2026 official results. Checked September 14, 2026.

Next edition: April 5, 2027. The organizer lists April 5-11, 2027 in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
Date	Apr 6-12, 2026
Location	Pennsauken, New Jersey, USA
Format	6-Day
Terrain	Road
Region	North America
State / area	New Jersey (NJ)
Course model	Loop
Cutoff	6 days
Highlights	Historic Race

Course & Terrain

Fixed-time 6-day road race on a flat loop at Cooper River Park.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

Cooper River Park loop
Historic six-day pedestrianism-inspired format
Flat course suited to steady multiday pacing

A flat loop reduces technical difficulty but increases repetitive stress, making shoe rotation, foot checks, and walk-run rhythm essential.

Early April in New Jersey can bring rain, wind, cold nights, and mild daytime conditions in the same race week.

Format & Support (as run)

Listed qualification and support details
Support model	Looped 6-day race format with repeated access to personal supplies, aid, timing, and crew support.

Why This Race Matters

The Old Six Day is a useful reference point for runners comparing 6-day events. 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 The Old Six Day

The 6-day race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:

6-day races explained: How six-day races work and how plans adapt across 144 hours.
How to train for a 6-day race: A 24-week framework with an example training week.
Sleep strategy for multiday races: An individual sleep plan with safe locations and clear stop criteria.
Foot-care kit for multiday running: Tape, lube, socks, blister pads and simple hot-spot rules.

Best Fit

Runners interested in classic six-day racing
Athletes who prefer a flat loop over a remote trail course
Experienced fixed-time runners building toward higher mileage

Planning Notes

Use repeatable but adaptable routines for sleep, food, skin and foot checks, weather, and medical escalation across the six days.
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 does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.

Event FAQs

What kind of race is The Old Six Day?

It is a fixed-time six-day race where runners cover as much distance as possible on a looped course.

Does The Old Six Day have simple logistics?

The flat loop simplifies navigation and supply access, but the six-day duration creates substantial sleep, foot-care, nutrition, health, and pacing demands. A simple course does not make the event appropriate for every runner.

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 June 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

Endless Endurance — https://endlessendurance.com
Multiday Running event directory review scope: June 2026.