Ghouls and Fools

PRETZEL CITY SPORTS' SALUTE TO THE DARK SIDE OF ATHLETICS, THE 3RD ANNUAL

'Ghouls & Fools'

Sat. Night, Oct 22, 2011 - 7:00 PM - Reading, PA

"We Provide the Organization - You Provide the Illumination"

One has to wonder; what exactly DOES happen in the woods after the sun goes down? Do chipmunks and squirrels get together for extended Texas hold’em parties where their actions are fueled by fermented berry juice and they run the risk of losing their nuts? Do fairies dance amongst the trees to the tune of anything from Little Wayne to Jimmy Sturr, the Polka King? Do tree huggers go out there and hug the trees even more tightly than they do when others are watching? Are Amish kids out there spooning because they don’t dare get the hay in the barn stained? The reality is, you will NEVER know, unless you go OUT in the woods AFTER DARK!! Now, that can be a little dangerous, we’ve been told by our parental units over the years. But, there IS a way to go out there that is LESS dangerous (albeit, only slightly); run the Ghouls & Fools Nighttime Trail Run. The Ghouls & Fools was created expressly to satisfy this search for knowledge; well, ok, we started it to also have a gonzo race and drink cold suds with our friends afterwards. But, once you are out there, you’ll find out just how much FUN IT CAN BE!! The rustic course is about 80% different than PCS’s other nighttime trail run, the Dark & Dirty. Yet, the race DOES have all the same great traits; a finish at a German brewhaus where you can buy suds & Jaegermeister to wash away your aches and pains,, unique aide stations with costumed volunteers (some with alternative beverages not normally seen in mid-race), hot and cold refreshments, instant results, a hi-tech wicking shirt known for its eclectic design etc. Most trails used for the G & F are the wider, cleaner and more establish ones on Mount Penn, and they will be marked so well that you should have no trouble following it with your headlamp, flashlight, cell phone, etc. But it has some single track trail, downed logs, rocks & roots (no water crossings), wildlife & lowlifes, old Lady Gaga dresses, premature but lost Trick & Treat-ers and even some trail not currently on any other PCS course. So, come on out and see why 400-500 runners think that running through the woods in Reading, PA IN THE PITCH DARK makes all the sense in the world!!! LEGAL BULL- YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR HEALTH/WELFARE WHILE RACING THIS RACE. Run into an outdoor orgy where your back gets scratched beyond repair? Be sure you crawl to an aide station so we can find out where it’s being held. Plus, while our EMS’s are good; they’re not crazy about crawling thru the woods. To reduce the need to look for lost urchins, (which we don’t do anyway), we don’t allow those under 18 to do this race (16 & 17 year olds OK to race ONLY IF a parent is present at the race). Others discouraged from entering are those who think that there is not enough professional bowling on TV and anyone who needs turn-by-turn directions to the race emailed to them, even though they’re already on the app.

AWARDS: M/ F 1st & 2nd overall (no repeats) plus
16-29: 5M/4F  30-39: 5M/4F  40-49: 5M/4F  50-59: 5M/3F  60-64: 4M/2F  65+ 2M/2F

REGISTRATION/ENTRY: Reading Liederkranz German Singing & Sports Club, 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA. Reg. opens at 5:45 P.M.; we race at 7 PM or as soon after as it gets dark enough. Fee is $32 w/ wicking hi-tech shirt if postmarked by Tues, Oct 4th, 2011. Afterwards, $37 while tech shirts last (inc. day of race), $30 when gone. WARNING: HI-TECH WICKING SHIRTS COST SUBSTANTIALLY MORE THAN REGULAR SHIRTS. BECAUSE OF THIS EXTRA COST, FEW extra shirts are printed than those ordered by prereg entries so enter before the race date if possible to increase your chances of getting a tech shirt!. Some standard shirts may be available for post reg runners that night, at a revised entry fee price. Optional on-line registration via credit card (slight service charge applies) is also available til 11:59 PM, Wed, Oct 19th on www.pretzelcitysports.com. No entry limit! We race in rain, snow or threat of darkness (DUH!!) No refunds, no mailed shirts or awards; no smoking at race site please, NO DOGS OR BEER ALLOW AT LIEDERKRANZ other than that purchased on site (including the dog). And no candyasses!.

WHAT YOU GET: Hi-Tech wicking short sleeve shirt with unique & memorable design and no ads on it, 2 water stops (1 with alternative beverages), indoor johns, covered pavilion, hot & cold refreshments for racers, wheel measured course, entertainment, a German BeerGarten atmosphere and a chance to buy glasses of fine beers and ales at almost Outlet prices, results on www.pretzelcitysports.com in 24-48 hrs and the right to say you did something that boring, uptight people that you know (your spouse, for instance) say is "idiotic" and "juvenile".

GPS/MAPQUEST INPUT: 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA 19606 or “Spook Lane & Hill Rd” or “Hill Rd & Glen Rd”

DIRECTIONS FROM : PHILLY: IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS FROM PHILLY! Instead, take Rt. 422W from King of Prussia. Just before Reading, 1 block past Arby’s & Burger King, bear right onto Bus. Rt. 422, marked “Mt. Penn”; DON’T follow sign to Reading ** Go 3 miles until road splits at Wachovia Bank. 1/10th Mile later, JUST PAST Arners Restaurant, take right onto Glen Rd (sign missing, turn just before bridge). At end of Glen, turn right & then take your next right just 50 yards ahead. Look for sign to Stokesay, Liederkranz is next door.

YORK/LANCASTER: Rt. 222 N to Reading. Follow new bypass to Rt. 422 East. Exit at Mt Penn. Take a left, go 3 lights to Bus. Rt. 422. Take a left, follow the Philly directions above after the asterisk **.

ALLENTOWN: Rt. 222 S onto new Reading bypass, merge onto Rt. 422 East (Reading/Pottstown). Go around Reading and exit at Mt Penn. Go left, go 3 lights to Bus. 422W. Take left, follow Philly directions after asterisks **.

LEBANON: Take Rt. 422 East. Just past Berkshire mall, bear right onto Rt. 422E. Continue on bypass past Reading to Mt Penn exit. Take left, go 3 lights to Bus.422W. Go left, follow Philly directions above after asterisks **.

COAL REGION: Take Rt 61 South onto Rt 222 Bypass, follow same directions above listed in “Allentown”

BALTIMORE: Rt 83 North to Rt 30 East at York to Rt 222N at Lancaster. Follow Lancaster directions above.

Check Payable to & Mailed to (with waiver): Pretzel City Sports, 112 W. 36TH ST., READING, PA 19606
Head Haunter: Ron Horn, rhornpcs@aol.com , 610-779-2668 day or night, www.pretzelcitysports.com

ON-LINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON WWW.PRETZELCITYSPORTS.COM
(optional, a nominal processing fee applies, closes on Wed, Oct 19 at 11:59 PM)

CLICK HERE TO GO DIRECTLY TO ONLINE REGISTRATION
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WAIVER: I know that running a trail race, in light or in darkness, is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I also know that there will be traffic, 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, getting lost, wildlife and insect attacks and 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, all municipalities in which the event is held, the race director, course officials, all other organizations directly or indirectly associated with the race, any and all sponsors including their agents, employees, assigns or anyone acting for on their behalf, or anyone else associated in any way with the race, from any or all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind of nature what so ever arising out of, or in the course of, my participation in this event(s). This waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature what so ever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. 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. BY SIGNING THIS, I ATTEST THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER:

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