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The 2026 Independence Series - Day 4 (NJ) is a running event. It is located at 1480 Rt. 23, Ridge Road - High Point Group Campsite A in Sussex, New Jersey, hosted by Mainly Marathons.

Date:
at 1:00 AM – 12:59 AM
Location:
1480 Rt. 23, Ridge Road - High Point Group Campsite A
Sussex, New Jersey
07461
United States
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Links:
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World's Best Marathon & Half Series!

No Time Limits

Great Food

Award Winning Medals

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Event details and schedule

Thanks for running with Mainly Marathons! Take a look at our website for additional details about this series and our other series of races.

Also, join our Facebook group to stay up-to-date with our loony adventures: Main Group and Independence Series.

If you're interested in some Mainly Merch, check out our online store HERE. We'll offer some items (hats, stickers, magnets, mugs, etc.) in-person at the races, the Mainly Merch store best option for a variety of fun designs and quality merchandise to showcase your loonacy!

If you have any questions, email [email protected]

Organized by Mainly Marathons Event Organizer

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