FYI - Wildcat Trail Running Race 8/15/2020

[Santapez]

There's a scheduled trail running race for this upcoming weekend so plan accordingly. Realistically there won't be large groups of runners on these trails as it spreads out.

NJ Trail Series - Wildcat - Event is Retired

Wildcat Results

sites.google.com

Races range from 10 miles to 100K, so people will be out there for awhile. 50M and 100K races start at 8am. 10M race starts at 9am, that will probably have larger groupings.

Map below.

 

[jackx]

Interesting. Good to know that August 15 will not be a good day to be riding those trails. Thanks!

 

[68nova200]

I thought organized events were illegal on WMA's?

 

[JimN]

I thought organized events were illegal on WMA's?

Only organized events involving bicycles.

 

[68nova200]

i should have said organized races...

 

[BPaze]

I thought organized events were illegal on WMA's?

I was wondering the same thing, thought all events in WMA's were off limits

 

[JimN]

You just need a permit.

NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Wildlife Management Area Permits

www.njfishandwildlife.com

"Any group activities, including guided walks, launching kayaks/innertubes, picnics or sporting events on a WMA of 10 or more people require a Special Use Permit."

Interestingly:
"Activities including, but not limited to the following, require a Special Use Permit: blah, blah, blah blah, running/biking events, blah, blah, blah, blah"

But:

https://www.njfishandwildlife.com/pdf/mtbikepolicy.pdf

"Competitive mountain bicycles races and group events will not be permitted on wildlife management areas statewide."

 

[68nova200]

I guess you cant get hurt as badly running in WMA's... *sarcasm*

 

[Santapez]

I guess you cant get hurt as badly running in WMA's... *sarcasm*

I'll report back later if I register...

 

[68nova200]

That route going along the dam leads me to believe they were not granted permission to do this race. That bridge is not car and multiple runners at the same time friendly...

 

[JimN]

I'll report back later if I register...

Imagine how much fun it'll be to have a broken hand and a broken foot at the same time.

 

[ryderX]

That route going along the dam leads me to believe they were not granted permission to do this race. That bridge is not car and multiple runners at the same time friendly...

I’m pretty sure this race has been held for the last 8-10 years and the folks that organize it do numerous races across the state. I’m sure they pull whatever permits are needed.

 

[ryderX]

NJ Trail Series

The goal of the NJ Trail Series is to make running FUN.

sites.google.com

 

[Santapez]

And yes, they have a permit, hence why this race is still on.

They are also doing a lot of waves, and people need to wear masks.