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PRETZEL CITY SPORTS’ 15th ANNUAL "TOASTIE, TANTILIZING TRAIL TROT ", THE
DOUBLE TROUBLE
15K & 30K TRAIL RUN(S)
Sunday, July 8, 2012 * 9:00 AM *Morgantown, PA
Near swimming Pool @ Hopewell Lake, French Creek State Park
15K is a Point Scoring Race in the Mid-Atlantic USA T & F Off-Road Championship
In life, some things just function better “in combination” than they do “individually”. For instance Teller, without Penn, becomes just a silent, stalker-like gnome to be kept away from schoolyards; nothing “magical” about him. Sauerkraut, without pork or mashed potatoes, is nothing more than a hot dog condiment that makes you fart. A Lot! Now, both Gerald and Benjamin were two kids that we used to pick on during lunch period. But put Ben & Jerry together and suddenly drool starts dripping from the side of my mouth. And being convicted of “assault and battery” is much more impressive to your cellmates than just “battery” (editors note: how exactly does one commit “battery” without committing “assault”? Even if you throw a bowl of pancake batter at Mom, isn’t that “assault”?) Anyway, the Double Trouble 15k/30k falls into this same genre; something that just works better “in combination” than “individually”. If we only allowed people to do the 15k loop once, what would the type A’s that are still “red bulled” up after the first loop do with all that remaining energy??? And if we only had a 30k, what would our “saner” entries, as if there are any, do if it ends up being 98 in the shade that day? The DT 15k & 30k is a two event race that is designed to GIVE you a CHOICE! The 15k loop has rocks, downed trees, scenic vistas, lakeside trails and irritated wildlife throughout, with about 85-90% of the course being shaded. Every one starts at the same time. Get to the end of the 15k loop and you’re already seeing visions of Jim Morrison in his underwear fox-trotting with Lady D, while Amy Winehouse sings in the background? Finish in the 15k! (speaking of Amy, wonder how she feels about “rehab” NOW??!!). And if you’ve hardly broken a sweat and feel better than a Teen Mom star after her baby’s daddy gets paroled, do another loop and prove what an animal you are! You’ll declare a race distance before the race but you are no more obligated to this decision than Kelly Ripa is to a new co-host. Afterwards, you can sit back in the shade, enjoy hot and cold refreshments, cool off under our handmade “shower” and watch others suffer their way to the finish line after you. We also have modern bathrooms, lots of parking, a pool 150 yds away where you can pay to swim, a playground ¼ mile away, boat rentals 100 yrds away, picnic tables all around the finish and LOTS of things that just make it a wonderful run for you and a great place for the family to hang while they await your finish or demise; whichever occurs first. This race has annually drawn 300-450 people each year to the middle of the woods to get a great workout, have fun and "probably run the best run they have ever done in their lives"!! Or at least, their best that week. LEGAL B.S.: YOU RACE AT YOUR OWN RISK & ARE SOLEY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR WELFARE WHILE RACING! This course is marked so well, it could be followed by “The Blinds Boys of Alabama”; the entire group, not just the lead singer. Which is good, because we don’t look for lost folks anyway! And while we will have an EMS present, they’d rather fish at the lakeside finish than “fish” you out of the woods so get your own bones to a place where we have volunteers or aide. However, this race is a LITTLE tuff so entry is forbidden for 1) runners under 18 (16 & 17 year olds OK for the 15k ONLY & a parent MUST be present too; not run, just present) 2) folks that think that we have no control over our elected official whatsoever (duh, it’s call A VOTE!) and 3) anybody who though that a movie aimed at the youth market and co-starring Dolly Parton was a good idea.
Entry: Race starts at 9 A.M.; reg. opens at 7:45. $32 if postmarked by Wed, June 20, inc. a short sleeved tech shirt, $38 after cutoff & day of race while shirts last; $28 when they’re gone. FEW “EXTRA” SHIRTS PRINTED over our pre-reg needs so if you want some type to proof that you are did this event, other than your terminal inner thigh rash, enter even if Wed, June 20th has passed!! Post race entries that enter before raceday get first dibs at the remaining shirts. Rain or shine, no refunds or mailed shirts/awards.
NOTE: MUST FINISH 1ST LOOP IN 2 HRS OR LESS TO BE ALLOWED TO RUN THE 2ND LOOP
NOTE: DUE TO THE CONFUSION THAT IT CAUSES, A RUNNER CAN ONLY FINISH IN 1 EVENT
Extras: Finishing award to all finishers (some mailed if # of finishers higher than projected), modern johns that will smell OK until I use them, hot & cold post race grub, instant results, results on pretzelcitysports.com in 1-2 days, WELL marked course if no one screws with it, tons of parking, 3 water stops per loop (some with munchies; may still wish to carry water if super-hot), EMS on site, a course that is accessible at several spots in mid race by car, bike or flux capacitor. Call park at (610) 582-9680 to camp. Fishing, swimming near Start for a fee, Mt biking, canoeing, grills/tables, playground, frisbee golf, snack bar near start.
Awards: M & F 1st & 2nd in each race plus:
15K: 18-29: 4M, 4F 30-39: 4M, 4F 40-49: 4M, 3F 50-59: 4M, 2F 60-64: 3M, 2F 65+: 3M
30K: 18-29: 3M, 3F 30-39: 3M, 3F 40-49: 3M, 3F 50-59: 3M, 2F 60-64: 3M, 1F 65+: 2M
Female age group is actually 60 and over for both races
Directions: From Reading: Take Rt. 422 East of Reading about 6 miles. Take Rt. 82 South to 2nd light in Birdsboro; left on Rt. 724 East. About 1 mile; go right onto Rt. 345 South. Park is 5 miles ahead on right. Enter park; go to south side of Hopewell Lake (next to pool by lake, follow signs).
From Phila: Take Rt. 422 West to Rt 100 South in Pottstown, Take Rt 100S to first exit, Rt 724 West. Go about 6 miles toward Birdsboro until you reach Rt. 345 South. Take left on Rt 345 (can’t go right). Park is 5 miles ahead on right. Enter park; go to south side of Hopewell Lake (next to pool by lake, follow signs).
Alt. Way from West: Take PA Turnpike Morgantown exit, go east on Rt 23 until 345 North, take 345N to 1st Park road. Enter & go to T, go right, then go right again to back of lake next to pool.
Alt. Way from East: PA turnpike to Downingtown exit, go Rt 100 North to Rt 23 West, take 23 W until 345 North, take 345 N until 1st Park road. Enter, go to T, go right, then right again to back of lake next to pool.
ANOTHER alt way from West: Take Downingtown exit, Rt 100 N to Rt 401 W (or N) toward Elverson. Rt 401W eventually crosses Rt 345N , which is the road that French Creek Park is on. Turn right, cross Rt 23, go about 4 miles North to Park
Optional on-line reg via credit card available on www.pretzelcitysports.com
(closes midnight, Wed, July 4-nominal service charge applies)
Check Payable to & Mailed to (with waiver): Pretzel City Sports, 112 W. 36TH ST., READING, PA 19606
Race Mystro: Ron Horn, rhornpcs@aol.com , 610-779-2668, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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WAIVER: I know that running a trail run is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter or run unless I am medically able & properly trained. I also know that there will be traffic, winter hazards, debris, and poor footing on the course and assume the risk for running on it. I also assume any or all other risks associated with running or attending the race including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the affects of the weather, the conditions of the roads and getting lost, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry fee, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release and discharge Pretzel City Sports, French Creek State Park, PA Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources, all municipalities in which the event is held, the race committee, volunteers, all other organizations directly or indirectly associated with the race, any or all sponsors including their agents, employees, assigns or anyone acting on their behalf, or anyone else associated in any way with this race, from any or all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of , or in the course of, my participation in this event. This waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever; foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Also, By entering this race, I am granting permission to Pretzel City Sports to use any pictures or likenesses of me secured at the event in any way they see fit without review, restriction or compensation. I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER:
SIGNATURE ________________________________________________ DATE _______________/2012
INSURED BY THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA
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