Germantown 50K

The Germantown 50K is a 4-loop course that will start and finish at the Cottonwood shelter in Germantown MetroPark. There is parking at the Cottonwood and Morning Glory shelters.

Runners will take the trail that leads out from the shelter then turn LEFT on the GREEN trail. Turn LEFT on the ORANGE trail toward Manning Road. The orange trail has a short road section along Manning Road across the bridge then down steps and through a prairie section. Continue on the ORANGE trail on the east side of Twin Creek. Turn LEFT on the PINK ONLY trail where the orange and pink trail intersect (do not follow orange and pink). Stay on the PINK trail around Sunfish Pond.

There will be cones leading to the Sunfish Shelter Aid Station. Follow cones back to the PINK trail. Follow the PINK trail across the parking lot and cross the park road. Stay on the PINK trail down the hill and watch for sign to TURN LEFT on the ORANGE trail and cross the dam. There will be an Aid Station in a parking lot at the Conservancy Rd. trail head. Continue on the ORANGE trail through the hills, along the creek, and on the boardwalk past the Twin Valley Welcome Center. Watch for cones leading back to Cottonwood Shelter (Start/Finish and Aid Station). You must stop here each loop. There are 3 Aid Stations on the 7.75 mile loop. PB&J, pickles, sweet and salty snacks, Coke, water and Gatorade will be provided at each Aid Station.

Part of the “No Way 200k Trail Series!” The Ohio River Road Runners Club is continuing the 50k Trail Series. 200k! No Way!! Finishers will receive a special award for completing four of the ORRRC 50k’s; Tie Dye, Another Dam, Dawg Gone Long Run, Germantown, and Broken Toe. No need to register for the series, just complete four of the five!