Uberendurancesports has built a reputation for putting on well organized running events, many of them trail runs that are also beginner friendly. The Boulder Field 100K & 50K was created to offer a new, more challenging race to our runners. We do believe that every properly trained runner can tackle this challenge, but it will be more difficult than our other trail races.
Elevation is estimated to be about 4000 ft per 50K loop. In addition to the rolling character of the course, you will encounter a boulder field crossing and a very rugged 1 mile trail section called the Shades of Death Trail. But it will not be quite as difficult as many of the races in the upstate PA area, so I would think it would be fair to describe this as a mid-level difficulty course. There is a 16 hour time limit for the 100K & 14 hour for the 50K, which will make the shorter race hiker friendly. If this sounds like your kind of fun, please join us.
Awards
All runners will receive a finisher award (tbd).
Top 3 overall , Age groups Top 5 : 18-39, 40-49, 50-59 , 60-69 & 70+
Course
Entire course is within Hickory Run State Park. Course is a figure 8 shaped 50K loop, 100K runners will run the 50K course twice.
90% of the course is a mix of single track hiking trails and some wider multi-use trails, only about 1 mile of (gravel) road.
Most of the trails are not considered super difficult by trail running standards, but especially the Shades of Death Trail section (about 1 mile) and the boulder field crossing (less then 1 mile) are very difficult.
Time Limit
All runners have to finish before 9PM, 15.5 min per mile pace for the 100k. This also makes the 50k very hiker friendly. You have 14 hours for 31 Miles.
Aid Stations
Aid Stations (approx): Mile 5, 10, 12, 19, 25.5 (50K and 100K) 100K: Mile: 31,36,41,43,50,55.5 We highly recommend carrying at least 16oz of fluid to keep hydrated between aid stations. Gatorade and water will be available at all the aid station. There will be the usual snacks and carbs to keep you fueled at the race (bring your own brand of gels, if you rely on them). All aid stations are staffed by experienced ultra runners.
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Well marked with AMAZING aid stations
1st 50k. Stephen (the RD) is amazing with communication & has become known in PA as one of the best RDs out there. The course was stupendously marked with pink … MORE
1st 50k. Stephen (the RD) is amazing with communication & has become known in PA as one of the best RDs out there. The course was stupendously marked with pink ribbons, signs and arrows on the ground. There were 6 aid stations, stocked with just about anything you could imagine and 3 smiling faces. As far as swag, each runner got a full zip tech shirt, wicking hat and finishers received a growler. Great stuff! Timing was posted as live results page as well.
My friend turned 50 this year and we ran it to celebrate the milestone. We are certainly newbies and managed the course with a good bit of hiking. The trails proved to be challenging with rocky areas and a boulder field that you had to cross (duh…the name says it all). I would certainly recommend this race!