Naked Bavarian
About the race
The Naked Bavarian is a no/low swag (ultra)trail run at Blue Marsh Lake, Leesport, PA.
The idea is to create a race at a very affordable rate by omitting all the expensive goodies like expensive race shirts, flashy finisher medals or expensive rock band entertainment on the course.
Some high profile ultra's will cost you a few hundred dollars. We skip all the expensive add ons and focus on what really counts, having a good course, good aid station, good medical support and the chance to test your limits or race others.
Awards
Runners will receive a little German style finisher memento (tbd).
Top 3 overall and Top 3 age group 39&under, 40-49, 50-59 & 60 plus.
Bib pickup and raceday registration
Bib pickup starts at 7:00AM on raceday.
Pickup is at the Lake View Pavillion, Day Use Area, Blue Marsh Lake, approx address: 1420 Palisades Drive, Leesport, PA 19533.
If we have open spots left, you can register on raceday.
Start and finish location
approx address: 1420 Palisades Drive, Leesport, PA 19533
There are numerous entries to the park along Palisades Drive, we start the race at the Day Use Area (look for Day use park sign).
Time limit
All runners have to finish before 6PM, which makes the 20 Miler very hiker friendly.
Timing
Old fashion tear-off bib timing. Keep your bib visible on font at all times.
You have to finish the distance you signed up for, you can not drop to a shorter distance during the race.
Cancellation policy
Refund up to 30 days before race day: stamped self-addressed envelope to us for a refund minus $5. Bib transfers up to 1 week prior, must email RD to approve. No refunds if cancelled or postponed for weather, acts of god or government restrictions; runners may run on new date or roll over.
The course
40 Miles
20 Miles
The course runs along the trails of Blue Marsh Lake, on the north side of the lake. It is a lollipop shape, and 40 mile runners complete it twice, with access to a dropbag partway through. The surface is a mix of single track trail, about 80%, and gravel roads, about 20%. The trails are not considered difficult by trail running standards, but there will be the occasional rock or root.
Weather
The average temp at the start is in the low 30ies. Average high is 45.
This race will take place even if there is snow on the trails (unless there are unusual circumstances and the snow is too deep to run).
Trail conditions
This time of year the trails might either be snow covered, icy or muddy, which will increase difficulty quite a bit.
Course layout and elevation
Along the trails of Blue Marsh Lake, on the north side of the lake. Basic course is a lollipop: out, a loop, and back. Elevation: 20M approx 2000ft; 40M approx 4000ft.
Location
City insight: Leesport
Leesport is a borough in Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,954 at the 2020 census. The Schuylkill River passes through the community. The region has hot, humid summers and cold winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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