50K
Experience the best of Rothrock State Forest as you traverse ridges and soak in the greenery of the region.
Race Category
Running Stones
Finals Access
Course Description
The 50K course winds through Bear Meadows Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark, before following the Tussey Ridge Trail, where runners are rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Along the way, you’ll pass the legendary “beer tap” stop and cross several rustic log bridges, including the aptly named “Three Bridges” Trail.
Mandatory Gear
- Mobile / Cell phone (smartphone strongly recommended)
- Mobile / Cell phone with international roaming that works in the United States of America
- Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers
- Personal collapsible cup (15 cl / 5 oz minimum)
- Minimum water supply of 1 liter
- Food reserve. (Recommendation of 800 kcal: 2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65 g)
- Emergency Blanket
Hot and Cold Weather Kits
Should the race management team add onto the mandatory gear due to weather conditions, please reference the cold and hot weather kits outlined below. You will be notified via email if either kit is required during race week. Runners are expected to pack both kits for race weekend in the event one of these kits needs to be implemented.
Hot weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)
- Sunglasses ***
- Sunscreen, recommendation: minimum sun protection factor (SPF) 50
- Minimum water supply: 2 liters
Cold weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)
- Protective eyewear ***
- 2nd warm layer in addition to jacket recommendation
- Sturdy, closed-toe trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes Not recommended)
- Beanie (or multifunctional neck gaiter)
- Warm gloves (waterproof strongly recommended)
- Waterproof overpants
*** it is possible to use the same glasses if they are suitable both for the sun and bad weather (such as glasses with photo-chromatic lenses)
