This race offers
a perfect opportunity for runners to enter the exciting world
of trail (ultra)running . This is a good course to run your first ultra or a PR if the weather cooperates. We accomplish this by providing a course that is well marked
& not too technical.The course
features different surfaces. Some soft and occationally sandy spots
along the creek, a lot of smooth single track as well as some
wider flat gravel trail. Every loop includes about 1 mile of
paved bike trail. There is some elevation, but the
climbs are short.
This course is very runnable and easy by
trail running standards, which as experienced runners will know, can
make it even more challenging, because it will not give you many
opportunities where you can/should hike.
Our 2019 1/4 zip performance top (multiple/different color options)
Start Time:
Number pickup starts at 6:30AM.
50 Miler starts at 7:30 AM
50K starts at 8:00 AM
25K starts at 8:30 AM
Awesome single track, Mile 12 (infamous twisty Rollercoster section)
Start/Finish:
Pine Road Entry at Pennypack Park, 8750 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111
(start location may change due to planned construction project on Pine Road in 2023)
View map of start/finish area (bird's eye view)
Coursemap with aidstation locations/distances
Area Road Map
Registration Fees:
25K: $69 till 4/7/24 --- $79 after
50K: $79 till 4/7/24 --- $89 after
50 Miler: $89 till 4/7/24 --- $99 after
Register online now
Online reg. will close May 6th 2024 11:59PM or earlier, if sold out.
Refund policy:
We process refunds and deferrals up to 30 days prior to race day. No more refunds/deferrals after ( we allow bib transfers up to 7 days prior to race, email RD at stephanweiss@comcast.net)
Send a stamped self-address envelope to: UES, c/o DirtyGermanRF, 2137 Old Lancaster Pike, Reinholds, PA 17569
Feel free to contact me at stephanweiss@comcast.net, if you have any questions or concerns.
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the race due to weather, acts of God or any other reason outside of the control of Uberendurancesports.
Swag:
Every runner will receive a full zip runners jacket, great logo and no advertising. Form-fitting and gender specific!!!
Commemorative bib and great finisher medal. Ultra finishers will also receive the Dirty German 50 Runners Hat.
Awards:
Winner overall male and female
will receive an authentic German cuckoo clock.
Top 3 in age groups: 29 & under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59
and winner 60+
These unique
awards come from the Black Forest of Germany. They
are german weather houses. They can predict future weather
pretty much as reliable as "Glen Hurrican Schwarz" . Here is
how they work:
There is a gut string inside which reacts to all
changes in air humidity. Depending on wether the air is dry or humid,
the gut string changes it's position and twists more or less, so that
the female turns outside when it is dry (predicting nice weather) and
the male, when it is humid. We will go 3 deep for 18-29, 30-39,
40-49, 50-59 and winner 60+ .
Time Limit:
12
hours & 30 min (for the 50M). This is a firm time limit. The park closes at 9 Pm, and we need to be all cleared out by
then. You have to make it to the 35 Mile mark by 8 hours,
otherwise you can not continue.
Temperatures:
The
average temp at the start is in the 50ies. Average
high 70. The course is mostly shaded.
Aid
Stations:
Aid Stations are
about 3-4.5 Miles apart and are staffed by ultra trail
runners.50k
and 50 Mile runners should carry a bottle to keep hydrated
between
aidstations. Gatorade and water will be available at all the
aidstation. Also available:
PBJ Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese (Aidstation 4 only)
Gels
Ibuprofen
Sodium
tablets
Bananas
Oranges
M&M's
Chocolate
Chip cookies
Oreos
Cooked
potatoes
Crackers
Pretzels
Nuts
potatoe
pancakes (Aidstation 4 only)
Sportsdrinks
Water
Soda
