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 course through central Pennsylvania’s striking Rothrock State Forest during peak foliage season. 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. Ultramarathon: Support vehicle and drop bag options. Aid stations are provided at predetermined locations every 2.8 to 6.2 miles along the course.

Course
The race takes place on state forest roads. Terrain includes uphill, level and downhill grades on wide paved and gravel roads, 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 to view a more detailed description of each of the course legs.

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)

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

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.

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:
ROTC
PA National Guard
Active Military
Armed Forces Reserve

Entry Fees
$50 through July 31; then $60 for Ultra
$90 for Supra
$120 for Tri
$150 for Quad
$200 for Standard
$260 for Mega

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
This year, the Ultra and Relay registration forms have been merged into the Combined Registration Form.

Registration
Register by September 8 in one of three ways: