The Schuylkill River Relay is a 50 kilometer race that starts and ends at Saint Michael’s Park which adjoins Lock 60 in Mont Clare, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Adjacent to Phoenixville. To minimize trail impact and maximize runner safety the race begins in stages, with Ultras beginning first follow by teams …
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The Schuylkill River Relay is a 50 kilometer race that starts and ends at Saint Michael’s Park which adjoins Lock 60 in Mont Clare, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Adjacent to Phoenixville.
To minimize trail impact and maximize runner safety the race begins in stages, with Ultras beginning first follow by teams determined by your self predicted end time.
Runners will follow the Schuylkill River Trail through scenic Montgomery County and the Valley Forge National Park all the way to Conshohocken where they will turn around at the Conshohocken Brewing Company. At the finish line, each runner will receive one post race Sly Fox beer and the coveted SRT medals. After the race, the party continues. Live music, food trucks and beer will keep you entertained till nightfall.
Race Options – Team or Solo
Runners have the option of racing solo, or part of a team of 3 to 6 runners.
Teams are required to supply their own transportation to each transition point.
Race Chip Timing is provided for 6 hours- 9am till 3pm.
Logistics
Runners will start in staggered stages beginning at Saint Michael’s Park.
Teams will be assigned a start time based on expected completion duration.
Tri chip timed, with transition point timing splits.
Aid stations will be available at each transition point.
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Much harder then expected
Never running a 50K, I thought it would just be a marathon with 5 extra miles tacked on. Wrong. Around mile 18 it hit me, I still had a half … MORE
Never running a 50K, I thought it would just be a marathon with 5 extra miles tacked on. Wrong. Around mile 18 it hit me, I still had a half marathon to run. The course itself is flat, and it’s a trail I have run thousands of miles on during training. None of that prepared me for running 50K in one shot. The aid stations were great, however it did seem like the race was focused more on the relay aspect instead of the ultra. It is demoralizing to get passed by so many fresh legs when yours are giving out. Still a good experience for an ultra marathon. The logistics were good, and it was definitely a party atmosphere at the finish.