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Race/Event Description
Start Time
Format
Course Description
Team Categories
Entry Fees
Entry Forms
Registration
Start
Time
The ultra division event will start at 7
a.m. The relay division start will begin at 8 a.m. There will be a
staggered start for the relay based on overall team pace. Finish time:
no later than 7 p.m.
Format
USATF-certified, 50-mile single-loop
mostly unpaved course through central Pennsylvania's scenic Rothrock State Forest
during peak foliage season. Ultramarathon: Support vehicle and drop bag
options. Stocked, staffed aid stations available to all ultra participants are
provided at predetermined locations every 2.8 to 6.2 miles along the course.
Relay: The relay consists of 12 pre-determined legs of lengths varying from 2.8
to 6.2 miles. Relay teams select a specific runner rotation order, rotating to
the next runner at each transition point, and maintain that exact order through
all 12 race legs. All teams must provide ONE team vehicle to transport runners to
transition points where the batons are exchanged. Teams of 7 or more must provide a van.
Course
The race takes place on fire roads (74% dirt, 26% paved) in Rothrock
State Forest. Terrain includes uphill, level and downhill grades, with
shaded and open segments and some overlook vistas. The course takes in
Whipple Dam State Park, Alan Seeger Natural Area, Penn Roosevelt State
Park, Colyer Lake and Bear Meadows Natural Area. Total Elevation gain:
5,035 ft. See the Course Maps link or Elevation Profile link for a more detailed
description and an elevation profile. See the Course and Leg Description page for a
description of each of the course segments.
Ultra Categories
| (proof of previous ultra or marathon finishing time required) |
| Men’s Open |
| Women’s Open |
| Men’s Masters | age 40 + over (provide proof of age) |
| Women’s Masters | age 40 + over (provide proof of age) |
| Military | Open Military (Regular, Active Reserves and National Guard); ROTC. |
Relay Categories
| Categories are based on team size as follows: |
| Supra | 2 runners per team (proof of previous half marathon or marathon finishing time required) |
| Tri/Quad | 3-4 per team |
| Standard | 5-6 per team |
| Mega | 7-8 per team |
| Military | Open Military (Regular, Active Reserves and National Guard); ROTC; JROTC. |
Military Relay Categories
All military teams competing for military awards are
"Mega" teams comprised of 8 runners, and must include at least one female
runner. Categories are: Open Military (Regular, Active Reserves and National Guard); ROTC; JROTC.
Team Divisions
Within each Category, team Divisions are as follows:
Men’s Open - all men on a team, any age.
Women’s Open - all women on a team, any age.
Mixed Open * - men or women on a team, any age.
Men's Master's # - men runners age 40 or over.
Women's Master's # - women runners age 40 or over.
Mixed Master's # - men and women runners age 40 or over.
*Note: Mixed Quad and Standard teams must have at least 2 women, Mixed Mega teams must have at least 3 women.
# To compete as Master's team, at time of team registration a copy of a valid drivers license must accompany all team members' applications.
Entry Fees
Ultra:
$100 if received by July 31; $110 through August 31; $120
thereafter; $30 discount if not using support vehicle
Relay:
$120 for Supra
$160 for Tri
$200 for Quad
$300 for Standard
$360 for Mega
$360 for Military
As we make enhancements to the event we
strive to keep entry fees as low as possible. A recent increase in
costs for logistics and insurance has required an increase in fees. We
appreciate your understanding.
Entry Forms
We recommend online registration. If you need to use a paper registration form, here they are:
Ultra registration
Relay registration
Registration
Click here to register online at active.com or to download registration forms.
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