The Angela Ivory Memorial Runs course is a 3.10-ish mile almost all dirt loop, totally within Killen’s Pond State Park. Some roots, rocks (a seashell or so), rubble – but way gentler than most trails, no rainwater and low rise (maybe 80 feet of climb per loop total). Probably a 1/10 on the technical scale. Most wear light trail shoes, few wear road running shoes. No need for super technical trail shoes on this course. The only parts that are not trail are the loop around the parking lot that is .28 of a mile and the aluminum footbridge that is probably .2 miles.
North portion of Pondside Trail is broad and mostly dirt (sand+organics). Southside portion is single track with some roots. A footbridge is used to cross pond at dam end. The 50k race, 24hr race and 100 miler start at 0830 at the pavilion. Loop around the parking lot and proceed on the Connector Trail (.2 miles) by the picnic tables towards the Pondside Nature Trail then turn right onto the Pondside Nature Trail returning on the connecter trail to the turnaround at the parking lot.
24hr/100 miler race has a covered pavilion and has an area available for tents. Heated rest rooms in parking area. Porta-john MAYBE off south portion of trail (Sometimes there is one. Sometimes not).
Both races are self-supported with a community table for sharing any food/drink/aid. 50k runners will mark their own laps; 24hr/100 milers will have an official lap counter.
This race is held in “Fat Ass style”. No aid guaranteed. No shirts. No chip timing. You show up, run the distance, mark your time down and hang out.
100 Miler finishers will receive a buckle, aka “The Greatest Finisher Item in Delaware Ultrarunning “
Park Information
Killen’s Pond is about 15 miles south of Dover, DE on U.S. highway 13. It is a beautiful, well maintained park. Every year, we have first timers comment about what a great and beautiful park and trail it is.
Turn left (east) on Killen’s Pond Road, indicated by brown park sign, to north entrance of park. Continue past water park to first parking lot and picnic tables at far end. Park should open at 0800 and will close at sunset, around 1700.
The park has no garbage cans; you bring it in, you pack it out.
Parking is ample and free in winter months.
We can’t thank the park and their staff enough for their continued support of the race and the excellent job they do on the trails.
Entry
Each race is capped at 40 persons. This means 40 for the 50k and 40 the 24 hour option and 40 for the 100 miler. Why? Well, I’m essentially a one-person operation and any more would make it really hard to manage.
There is no waitlist. Why? Because I don’t feel like managing one.
No deferrals or transfers for the same reason above.
Note that you may see more than 40 registered. These extras are either FORD (Friends of Race Director) and/or long time runners of the race who helped make this day and event what it is.
Time Limits
50K – None
24 Hours – 24 Hours
100 Miler – 31.5 Hours
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