ÜBERENDURANCESPORTS        
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Dirty German

25K, 50K & 50 Miles

Pennypack Park, Philadelphia, PA

May 11th 2024
New start location in 2024!!!

proudly supports Pennypack Park and local charities


Register online now

Finish

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.


Dirty German Swag

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


Achterbahn

Awesome single track, Mile 12 (infamous twisty Rollercoster section)



Start/Finish: 

Ed Kelly Amphitheater at Pennypack Park, Corner of Welsh Road and Cresco Ave, Philadelphia, PA
(start location has changed due to construction project on Pine Road in 2024)

View map for start/finish - parking - registration area

Coursemap with aidstation locations/distances (not updated yet)

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.

Dirty German Swag

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+ .

weather house

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



Our Aidstations rock.

Our aid stations rock and are staffed by local ultra-runners


Oktoberfest Aidstation:

This aid station will focus on german carbs like  pretzels ...  served by the St. Pauli girls. If you decide your PR is not gonna happen today, take a break right there and enjoy the view.

St Pauli Girls

    

Course:

In 2024 we run the course in reverse, including a minor change in the middle of the course
Along Pennypack Creek within the limits of Pennypack park. Course is basically a figure 8 consisting of mostly single track trail and a short 1 mile paved bike path section. One loop is 25K. 50 K runners will run it twice, 50 mile runners will run the main loop 3 times and an extra 1 mile dog leg section during each loop (well marked). This is a wonderful park setting, with gorgeous views of the creek, wildlife and nature within the city limits of Philadelphia

Post Race:

There will be no official award ceremony. We will hand out overall awards as you cross the finish line and will mail out age group awards.

However,many runners bring popup tents, camping chairs & blankets to spend the afternoon at the finish line to cheer for other runners. Uberhans, Americas toughest accordion player and former Seattle Seahawks kicker will entertain you at the finish line area and 2 professional chefs will pamper you with delicious post race food. , we encourage you to stick around, relax, talk running, refuel.  

Lodging:
Click on link to view hotels nearby the race.

There is a casino and an amusement park nearby, so these hotels fill up quickly, therefore we recommend making reservation early.

Female Winner

Female Winner 2011