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A loop around Blue Marsh Lake, run clockwise in even years and counter-clockwise in odd years. Seven themed aid stations, staffed by local ultra runners.
The Ski Slope is the only major climb, 240 feet of vertical ascent. The course has one optional water crossing: splash through or use the bridge. Less than half a mile is public road, with two road crossings where runners must yield. The loop has fields, rolling hills and single track.
A 50K trail ultramarathon on a loop around Blue Marsh Lake near Reading, Pennsylvania, run by the Pagoda Pacers. The loop is very runnable: fields, rolling hills, single track and less than half a mile of public road. Themed aid stations are staffed by local ultra runners, and the nine hour limit makes it a good fit for runners newer to trail or ultramarathons. The loop runs clockwise in even years and counter-clockwise in odd years.
| Mile | Station | Cutoff | Crew access | Bag | Pacer | Med | To next |
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| 4.70 |
Blues Bros
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? | ● | ○ | ? | ? | 4.70 |
| 9.40 |
Fugawi
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? | ○ | ○ | ? | ? | 2.90 |
| 12.30 |
Oktoberfest
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? | ○ | ○ | ? | ? | 5.70 |
| 18.00 |
Margaritaville
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? | ● | ● | ? | ? | 3.80 |
| 21.80 |
Rat's Nest
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2:20pm | ○ | ○ | ? | ? | 3.30 |
| 25.10 |
Fleet Week
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3:15pm | ● | ○ | ? | ? | 3.10 |
| 28.20 |
Rocky
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4:10pm | ○ | ○ | ? | ? | 3.60 |
| 31.80 |
Finish line
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5:00pm | ● | ○ | ? | ? | ? |
From the start area turn right onto Palisades Drive, go 2.0 mi and turn right onto Rebers Bridge Rd. Go 1.5 mi and pass Ganley's Pub, on Brownsville Rd. Go approx. 0.4 mi and turn right onto State Hill Boat Ramp entry. Follow the road to the end. The AS is on the left side of the main parking lot. State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Rd, Wernersville, PA 19565
Parking. The AS is on the left side of the main parking lot at State Hill Boat Launch.
pagodapacers.comExit the start-finish line driveway and turn left onto Palisades Dr and drive 1.0 mi, then left onto PA-183 (Bernville Rd) north. Drive 2.7 mi and turn left onto Old Church Rd. The parking lot (with porta potties) is on the left, shortly after you turn onto Old Church Road. For runner safety, park in the lot and not along the road.
Parking. Park in the lot on Old Church Rd, not along the road.
pagodapacers.comExit the start-finish line driveway and turn left onto Palisades Dr and drive 1.0 mi, then left onto PA-183 (Bernville Rd) north. Drive 2.7 mi and turn left onto Old Church Rd. The parking lot (with porta potties) is on the left, shortly after you turn onto Old Church Road. For runner safety, park in the lot and not along the road.
Parking. Park in the lot on Old Church Rd, not along the road.
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