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PRETZEL CITY SPORTS’ ‘FEBRUARY FESTIVAL
OF FATAL FALLS & FLOPS”; THE 9TH ANNUAL
“UGLY MUDDER”
7 MILE TRAIL
RUN, READING, PA
SUNDAY, FEB 26, 2012 11 A.M. NO ENTRY LIMIT
NEW COURSE IN 2012!
There are many categories of people in life
that have GREATLY exaggerated views of their self worth,
skill set and importance to society. Groups that really
need a reality check in these areas include school security
guards, road construction site flag people, anyone who can
legally issue parking tickets and most local TV newsdesk
anchors; Ron Burgandys' one and all! But perhaps the one
group that is MOST in need of an ego-reality-check are female
singers in a middle age local band. You’ve all seen the
type! They never got the memo that no one other than drag
queens and hookers have worn white boots higher than midcalf
in the past 23 years. And while they can still get into
that leather skirt that they wore in 1993, the threads are
being stretched further than the truth at a Casey Anthony
trial and the last time that something that big surrounded
totally by leather appeared at the local carnival, it got
a blue ribbon. They try their best to come across as ‘rock
goddesses” but too often hit notes that make us cry “Oh,
Goddess!” And while they have all the same shakes, sways
and hair tosses of Brittany/Rhianna/Gaga, they come at the
price of a trip to the chiropractor every Monday after a
gig. Worst of all, they really, really think that they are
“cool” and “rockin”, while actually not making Mary the
least bit Proud, creating Old Time Rock and Roll that seems
to be eligible for Medicare and leaving them totally out
of breathe once they get to the top of the Stairway to Heaven.
One genre that does NOT have that problem is the Ugly Mudder
Trail Run. It knows EXACTLY what it is. It is not Boston
nor the Olympics or even a line item on a bucket list of
someone who desperately needs to get a life. It is, instead,
a wonderful regional trail event thru whatever winter conditions
cover the mountain overlooking the onetime Factory Outlet
Capital of the World. It is an assortment of rustic trails
covered by dirt & debris, rocks & roots, deer pellets & discarded
undergarments, somewhat unique aide stations & fare,
with constant undulation throughout, but nothing that requires
a Sherpa. You’ll even experience a whole new course this
year, since certain parts of the mountain are now closed
to races. This medium challenge race attracts 600-800 crazies
a year, and for good reason; what else are you going to
do in Reading in late Feb now that Bingo games here have
gone "smokeless". Then, join us at one of the
best post-race parties around, where we will use the race
director's name in vain, drink German suds and talk about
how we fell on our butt multiple times in the mud/ice/snow.
LEGAL STUFF: You race at your own risk; you alone are responsible
for your welfare at all times!! If you fall down and break
your crown, Jill will not be coming after you; nor will
we. Crawl to one of our aide stations and road crossings;
we'll retrieve your body from there. And if you get lost,
you're even more dysfunctional than noted Polish explorer
Cassimere Buttkowski who discovered New Jersey; ….in 1954!!
Because this is a mid-level challenge, we only let you in
if you 1) are 18 or older (16 & 17 yr olds OK with a
parent present-no exceptions) 2) believe that snow on the
ground is God's way of making you pace yourself and 3) believe
that we will EVER see a Super Bowl victory parade while
Andy Reid is affiliated with the Philadelphia Eagles (other
than as a radio commentator or cheerleader coach).
REGISTRATION/ENTRY: Reading Liederkranz
German Singing & Sports Club, 140 Spook Lane (off
of Hill Rd), Reading, PA (same place as most PCS events).
Reg. opens at 9:45 a.m., race at 11 (approx.). Fee is
$33 w/ long sleeve tech shirt if postmarked by Sat, Feb
11, 2012. Afterwards, $38 while shirts last (inc. day
of race), $30 when gone. WARNING: FEW extra shirts are
printed than those ordered by prereg entries; if you fail
to pre-enter, the only "picture" you may have
of an "Ugly Mudder" may be your prom date from
11th grade! Even if you register in the post-reg period
but before raceday, you’re almost surely guaranteed a
shirt of your preferred size. (on-line reg on the pretzelcitysports.com
site will close at Midnight of the Wed before the race)
We race in & on rain, ice, snow, bitter cold and frozen
squirrels, so the chance of postponement is SUPER-slight!
If we DO have suspect conditions, check www.pretzelcitysports.com's
home page or call 610-779-2668 after 6 AM raceday ONLY
if roads are pretty much impassable that day (not just
a little “sub-par”). An email will be sent to
all entries too, the minute we make a decision but if
we only have your work email, you're screwed. If postponed,
it will be held on Sunday, Mar 4th; same time, same place. No refunds, no mailed shirts or awards; no whiners, no
crybabies, no people that indicate "undecided" in the "sex" section
of the race app, no pets (Liederkranz rule) & no people
that think that snow half way to your hiney (as in 2010)
constitutes un-runable conditions, 'cause it doesn't!
Bring extra shoes for inside & the drive home!
Online
registration not required
but always encouraged!
(small service fee applies, closes at midnight on Wed the week of the race)
YOU GET: Long sleeve tech T-shirt with
a memorable design (that run fairly true to size), hot breakfast,
indoor registration & toilets, post race munchies, suds/chilled
Jaegermeister/strange Germanic meats available for purchase,,
WELL marked course, 2 water stops, live music at the post-event
party, finish place posted immediately & results on
www.pretzelcitysports.com in 1-2 days, unique aide stations & other
surprises not yet finalized. Breakfast tickets can be bought
at reg for your peeps!
TONS OF AWARDS: M & F
1st and 2nd Overall + Top M & F Masters (40 & over)
+:
16-29: 6M, 5F 30-39: 6M, 5F 40-49: 6M, 5F 50-59: 6M, 4F
60-64: 4M, 2F 65+: 3M, 2F
DIRECTIONS FROM : PHILLY: IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS FROM PHILLY! Instead,
take Rt. 422 West from King of Prussia.
Just before Reading, at the new TARGET/LOWES/GIANT on
your right, bear right onto Bus. Rt. 422, marked “Mt.
Penn”; DON’T follow sign to Reading ** Go 3 miles
until road splits at Wachovia Bank. 300 yds later, JUST
PAST Arners Restaurant, take right onto Glen Rd (COMES
ON YOU QUICK, sign missing, ROAD RIGHT BEFORE BRIDGE).
At end of Glen, turn right and then take your next right
just 50 yards ahead. Or follow the signs to Stokesay,
the Liederkrantz driveway is right next to it.
YORK/LANCASTER: Rt. 222 N to Reading.
Follow it to Rt. 422 East bypass around Reading . Exit at
Mt Penn. Take a left, go 3 lights to Bus. Rt. 422. Take
a left, follow the Philly directions above after the astrik
**.
ALLENTOWN: Take Rt. 222 S, merge onto
Rt. 422 East (Reading/Pottstown). Go around Reading and
exit at Mt Penn. Go left, go 3 lights to Bus. 422W. Take
left, follow Philly directions after asterisks **.
LEBANON: Take Rt. 422 East. Just past
Berkshire mall, bear right onto Rt. 422E. Continue on bypass
past Reading to Mt Penn exit. Take left, go 3 lights to
Bus.422W. Go left, follow Philly directions above after
asterisks **.
COAL REGION: Take Rt 61 South onto Rt
222 Bypass, follow same directions above listed in “Allentown”
BALTIMORE: Rt 83 North to Rt 30 East at
York to Rt 222N at Lancaster. Follow Lancaster directions
above.
MAPQUEST INPUT: 143 Spook Lane, Reading,
PA 19606 or “Spook Lane & Hill Rd” or “Hill Rd & Glen
Rd”.
Insurance Provided by Road Runner
Clubs of America (R.R.C.A.)
Check Payable to & mailed (with
waiver) to: Pretzel City Sports, 112 W. 36th St., Reading,
PA 19606. Ugliest Mudder: Ron Horn, rhornpcs@aol.com,
www.pretzelcitysports.com 610-779-2668
(not during any Phila Eagle game or post-game highlights
(possible) or lowlights (highly probable))
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PRINT LIKE YOU'RE FILLING OUT A WINNING
LOTTERY TICKET *** MAY BE DUPLICATED ***
SIGN WAIVER ON
BACK
First name____________________ Last name _____________________ Nick Name__________________
(solely for our amusement)
Address _____________________________________________ City ______________________________
State _____ Zip_______ Race day age: Date of birth___ /___ /___ Shirt Size: S M L XL
(must be 18 or more)
Sex: M F Phone: (___ )
_____________________________ A.M. or P.M. (circle one
or both)
Email:____________________@____________________ Already Get Run Update Emails? ___ Yes ___ No
if viewed on regular basis--include a readable address
WAIVER: I know that running a trail race
is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter
and run unless I am medically able and properly trained.
I also know that there will be traffic, hazards, debris
and poor footing on the course and assume the risk for running
on it. I also assume any or all other risks associated with
running or attending the race including but not limited
to falls, contact with other participants, the affects of
the weather, getting lost, wildlife & insect attacks
and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Knowing
these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry
fee, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators
or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not
to sue, and waive, release and discharge Pretzel City Sports,
all municipalities in which the event is held, the race
director, course officials, all other organizations directly
or indirectly associated with the race, any and all sponsors
including their agents, employees, assigns or anyone acting
for on their behalf, or anyone else associated in any way
with the race, from any or all claims or liability for death,
personal injury or property damage of any kind of nature
what so ever arising out of, or in the course of, my participation
in this event(s). This waiver extends to all claims of every
kind or nature what so ever, foreseen or unforeseen, known
or unknown. By entering this race, I am granting permission
to Pretzel City Sports to use any pictures or likenesses
of me secured at the event in any way they see fit without
review, restriction or compensation. BY SIGNING THIS, I
ATTEST THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER :
Signature _________________________________________________________ date ___ / ___ /20___
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