Evansburg Challenge • 10mi Trail Run

Collegeville, PA, US
Oct 19, 2014

Type: Running - Local

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EVANSBURG CHALLENGE

10 Mile Trail Race
Sun, Oct 19th, 2014-10 A.M Evansburg State Park, near Collegeville, PA
A Point Scoring Run in the Mid-Atlantic USA Track & Field Off-Road Series

Proceeds Benefit Family Services of Montgomery Co
It happens all the time in Europe, Asia, Africa, etc.: they’ll be digging the footers for a new parking garage in Wales and find the final resting place of King Barney the 29th, buried along with his favorite servants, pots, tapestries and kazoo. Or they’ll be building a new subway in Egypt and stumble upon the onetime center for all middle east silk trade, locust plagues and the Hump Cup; the annual world championship of camel racing (where the term “one lump or two” first originated). Or they’ll be putting in a new pipeline thru the Yucatan and uncover an 18 story structure built high in the sky to “closer” worship the God of Maize, Hemp, Enchiladas or some other item native to that area. Here, in S. E. PA, we have “uncovered” treasures as well and one that you should CERTAINLY “uncover” is the neat little trail run called the Evansburg Challenge and the beautiful park in which it occurs. Despite years of urban sprawl & construction in MontCo, Evansburg State Park remains a rustic oasis where one feels like they are hours from civilization despite being about ½
hr. from downtown Philly. During our 10M trail race, its rustic trails make it seem like you are so “in the wild” that you may run into Smokey Bear around the bend, even though you are 20 times closer to Wawa’s than bears here. And just like those rediscovered antiquities, this land too has its ”mysteries” , such as its unique mud not found anywhere else; a combination chemically forged, over decades, of dirt, rotting vegetation and the “south” end of the stable residents that surround the park as they head “north” on the trails. Like the potions of old, this mud is rumored to have incredible curative powers; making such things as white socks, clean arms and legs, firm footing and boredom disappear like magic. You run past fall scenery unlike any that you’d see “closer to town”, on trails that are flat, have almost no rocks and cross two shallow but wide creeks. For these reasons, it attract some of the best & most gonzo "trailers" around yet is doable for those that try to prove that the only 4 foods available for consumption near Philly are tomato pie, Tasty Kakes, soft pretzels and Italian water ice. Come on out and discover a park with some of the most runnable trails in the East. That is, UNLESS it rains, at which time it becomes even MORE fun! The Evansburg Challenge; a southeast PA trail race that some discovered almost 20 years ago; will this be the year that YOU discover it too?!!

WARNING: YOU RACE AT YOUR OWN RISK & are SOLEY responsible for yourself at all times. Even with easy trails like ours, some people stub a toe or bruise a beak every year at this race; the falling leaves on the trail hide a root or a rock in the middle of it sometimes. If this happens to you, do not sit down on that spot and wait for an emergency helicopter, dirigible or hovercraft to come get you since we have none of those things! Instead, crawl, limp or “thumb” your way to the next aide station or road crossing so we can get to you via fossil fuel. And, although this isn’t a hard race, it’s still a 10 miler, so
entry is discouraged for those under 16. Others that should pass up this race are those who already hesitate to take their running shoes indoors because of their smell, those that need a Sherpa just to get up an out of order escalator and anyone who thinks that the Phillies will play in the World Series anytime in the next 10 years, since our waiver requires you to be “of sound body and mind” before entering this race and sadly, you apparently only meet one of the two criteria!

Entry: Race starts at 10 A.M.; registration in Park at Pavilion from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 (follow signs to reg.). Fee is $25 if postmarked by Oct 6th, includes a short sleeve T-shirt; $30 after cutoff, including raceday. (VERY limited number of extra shirts will be printed so if you don’t want to be shut out of a shirt, pre-enter even if it’s after the cutoff date!!). No mailing of shirts or awards; no refunds. Race goes on rain or shine; (may delay race start if “lightening”). Should be at least 16 years old to enter the run. NOTE: MANY OF OUR REGISTRATION FOLKS ALSO HELP AT REMOTE SPOTS ON THE COURSE. TO GET THEM TO THESE SPOTS ON TIME, IT’S CRUCIAL THAT RUNNERS BE REGISTERED BY 9:45!! PLAN TO PROBABLY PARK AT A REMOTE LOCATION IF GETTING THERE AFTER 9:30.

Online reg available at www.pretzelcitysports.com until midnight, Wed, of race week. (nominal service fee applies)

WARNING: Entries not reaching 4.5 Miles in 1 hr, 10 minutes will be asked to abandon the race. Going past this spot is probably a little more demanding than you can handle and we will begin taking down the course beyond the 4.5M mark at 1 hr, 10 minutes into the race to insure the safety of all. We’d rather everyone finish healthy & happy than risk the problems that occur when someone tries to exceed their level of fitness.

NEW FOR 2014! Want to be in a group eligible for some MAJOR swag while helping out the people we serve? Runners who get people to “pledge” money toward their run & submit more than $50 over the entry fee on or before raceday will be entered into special drawings for prizes including Hoodies, Gift Cards, Free Run Registration next year and other prizes. Must turn in all pledges by raceday to be eligible. No formalized “pledge” sheet; track your donors however you choose.

Other Reasons to Enter: 3 water stops on run, results posted www.pretzelcitysports.com in 1-2 days after race (NOT 1-2 minutes afterwards or 1-2 hours) instant results posted at race, some mile markers, digital clock at race finish, modern bathrooms, decent post race food, a very well marked trail, GREAT raffle with dozens of really nice donated prizes, a fair amount of nearby parking, AND it benefits a great cause!

Awards: 1st & 2nd Overall Male and Female Plus:
16-29: 5M, 4F; 30-39: 5M, 4F; 40-49: 5M, 4F; 50-59: 5M, 3F 60+: 4M, 2F

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