The Livingston Oval Ultra returns to the picturesque town of Livingston, New Jersey on March 6th, 2027, offering a unique endurance challenge for runners seeking to test their limits over various time spans around the Oval in Livingston. Participants can choose from four different durations: a grueling 12-hour race, a challenging six-hour option, a more manageable three-hour event, and a one-hour sprint. The course loops through Robert Harp Drive within the town’s central park area, where runners will experience firm trail conditions that are slightly soft underfoot, providing an ideal surface for maintaining pace over extended periods. The Oval Ultra has been a fixture in Livingston since 2024 when it was approved by the Town Council. Each year, participants gather to support local causes and push their physical limits on this flat, fast course certified by USATF as of August 1, 2023. The event is known for its competitive atmosphere with top male and female finishers in each category receiving custom wall plaques. The weather during the race month averages between freezing and mild conditions, ranging from around 50°F to a low of 29°F. Runners should expect firm trail surfaces that are slightly soft underfoot due to recent rains, ensuring traction but with some give as you run. Humidity levels will likely be moderate at an average UV index of 4.0.
Registration for the Livingston Oval Ultra can be completed online at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=137063 with fees starting as low as $40 for a one-hour race and going up to $107 for the 12-hour endurance challenge. Early bird discounts are available until January 5th, after which standard rates apply. Bib pickup is scheduled from February 28th through March 5th at the Livingston Community Center located on Main Street in town. Race participants should bring photo ID and a copy of their registration confirmation email to collect bib numbers and other necessary materials. Race day starts early with check-in beginning by 6:00 AM, allowing ample time for athletes to set up gear within designated areas near Robert Harp Drive. The course loops around the Oval where runners will find aid stations every half mile offering a range of typical ultra favorites along with some unique snacks from event sponsors. The Livingston Oval Ultra is scheduled on March 6th in Livingston, New Jersey and offers participants an opportunity to challenge themselves over various distances while experiencing ideal conditions for peak performance.
Races Offered
12 Hours
Mar 06, 2027
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12 Hours
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07:00
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$107.00
6hrs
Mar 06, 2027
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6 Hours
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07:00
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$79.00
3hrs
Mar 06, 2027
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3 Hours
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08:00
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$60.00
1hr
Mar 06, 2027
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1 Hours
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09:00
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$40.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Livingston.
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1.3° / 11.3°
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-3.4° / 7.1°
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Avg sunshine hours
8h 0m
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Avg rainfall
4.9 mm
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Avg snowfall
0.1 cm
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Avg wind speed
12.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
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Humidity
65.2%
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Sunrise
07:05
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Sunset
19:04
About Livingston
Learn more about the host city, Livingston.
Livingston is a township in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 31,330, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 1,964 (+6.7%) from 29,366 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,975 (+7.2%) from the 27,391 counted in the 2000 census. In 2025, the Population Estimates Program by the United States Census Bureau calculated that the township had a population of 32,223.
