“BLUES CRUISE” BLUE MARSH LAKE 50K

READING, PA.

PAGODA PACERS ATHLETIC CLUB

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5  8:30 A.M.

WHAT:  50 Kilometer Ultra Marathon Footrace.  4th Annual.

WHERE:  Blue Marsh Lake, Reading PA.  Dry Brook Day Use Area, Lakeview Pavilion.  Map it at 1268 Palisades Drive, Leesport, PA 19533. 

WHEN:  Sunday, October 5, 2008.  8:30 A.M.

WHO:  Presented by the Pagoda Pacers A.C. for first-time and veteran ultra runners.

WHY:  Hmmmm….well, why not!

COURSE:  Out and back on single-track multi-use trail.  Well marked, rolling hills, meadows, forest.  Estimated elevation gain is about 2500’.  8 well-stocked, enthusiastic aid stations.  Nice views of Blue Marsh Lake throughout.  Some roots, few rocks, very runnable trail.  Great for ultra rookies yet challenging enough for the vets.  Men’s record held by Kyle Cashin is 4:00:10.  Women’s record held by Kim Drake, 4:42.

AMENITIES:  Pre-entry gets tech shirt and socks, finisher awards, trophies, post-race grill  

DIRECTIONS:  From Rt. 222 take the exit for Rt. 183.  Go north on Rt. 183 about 3 miles and turn left onto Palisades Drive, at bottom of hill.  Go about 2 miles and make a right into the Dry Brook Day Use Area.  Follow road to the Lakeview Pavilion. 

ENTRY:  $60 by September 20 will receive tech shirt and socks.  After Sept. 20 fee is $50, no shirt or socks.  Day of race $50, if available.  Limit of 150.  8 hour time limit.  Please make check payable to Pagoda Pacers A.C. and  mail to Tom Chobot, 211 Lincoln Drive, Reading, PA, 19606.  For info, contact Rick Moyer at 803 984 7685, rickm01@msn.com,  Tom Chobot at chobot7957@msn.com,  or www.pagodapacers.com.

 

Name: ___________________________________________     Age:  _________    M or F

 

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Best 50k ultra time (posted on entrant list): __________   Which race?  ________________________

 

I have been warned that the Blue Marsh Lake 50k is a potentially hazardous activity.  I should not enter unless medically able and properly trained.  With this knowledge I am accepting full responsibility for any harm I might suffer and I absolve all sponsors and organizers of the race of any and all liability related to my attempt to run the Blue Marsh Lake 50k.

 

Signed: ____________________________________________       Date:  _______________________________