10th Annual Dire Wolf 5 & 10 Mile Trail Race
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Atglen, Pennsylvania
- Price $38.10 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the 10th Annual Dire Wolf 5 & 10 Mile Trail Race, taking place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Wolf's Hollow County Park in Atglen, Chester. This thrilling event invites runners of all abilities to tackle a challenging course filled with hills, rocks, roots, and even a creek crossing, ensuring a true test of endurance and spirit. Participants can choose between the 5-mile or 10-mile race distances, both of which promise a beautiful backdrop of nature as you navigate through fire trails and single-track paths.
Join fellow trail enthusiasts for a day of fun, fitness, and community, all while supporting the Octorara Cross Country Team! With race bib pickup starting at 7:30 AM and the races kicking off at 9:00 AM, there’s plenty of time to gear up for this exciting challenge. Don't miss out on your chance to earn awards for top finishers, and enjoy post-race refreshments to celebrate your accomplishment. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Dire Wolf Trail Race is the perfect opportunity to embrace the great outdoors and make lasting memories.
Join fellow trail enthusiasts for a day of fun, fitness, and community, all while supporting the Octorara Cross Country Team! With race bib pickup starting at 7:30 AM and the races kicking off at 9:00 AM, there’s plenty of time to gear up for this exciting challenge. Don't miss out on your chance to earn awards for top finishers, and enjoy post-race refreshments to celebrate your accomplishment. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Dire Wolf Trail Race is the perfect opportunity to embrace the great outdoors and make lasting memories.
Organiser's Description
DIRE WOLF 5 & 10 MILE TRAIL RACE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024
EVENT LOCATION:
Wolf's Hollow County Park
1399 Schoff Rd
Atglen, PA US 19310
NOTE: THIS IS THE GPS ADDRESS TO USE TO GET TO THE PARK AND THIS IS ALSO THE ENTRANCE YOU MUST USE TO GET TO THE RACE.
DESCRIPTION
The Dire Wolf is a challenging trail run consisting of hills, rocks, roots, a rugged downhill switchback, and a shallow creek crossing (unless it rains!). The course is a mix of fire trail, single-track, and grass. Runners of all speeds and abilities are welcome. Members of the Octorara Junior and Senior High School cross country teams are stationed throughout the course to provide direction and enthusiastic encouragement.
ALL proceeds from this race benefit of the Octorara Cross Country Team Booster. Come out for a great day on the trails and support the young men and women of Octorara!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
* 7:30am - 8:45am - Race Bib Pickup and Day of Registration _REGISTRATION CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 8:45AM_
* 8:50am - Race Announcements / Instructions
* 9:00am - 10 Mile Race Start
* 9:00am - 5 Mile Race Start
* Award Ceremony Begins once enough runners from each race cross the finish line TBD
REGISTRATION:
Registration before OCTOBER 1ST: Includes: a long sleeve tech tee available in unisex sizing.
Registration after OCTOBER 1ST: Long sleeve tech tee will be available for purchase based on availability.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Race Day Registration is available from 7:30am-8:45am. Cost of Race Day Registration is as follows PAYABLE BY CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
* DIRE WOLF 10 MILE RACE - $50
* DIRE WOLF 5 MILE RACE - $40
*****SHIRT CUTOFF IS SEPTEMBER 30TH 2024*****
AFTER SEPTEMBER 30TH YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PICK THE SIZE YOU WANT DURING REGISTRATION THERE WILL BE NO SHIRT EXCHANGES ON RACE DAY
SHIRTS ARE UNISEX SIZING
REGISTRATION PRICING:
10 MILE RACE
$35 Until September 30th
$45 After September 30th $50 on Race Day
5 MILE RACE
$25 Until September 30th
$35 After September 30th $40 on Race Day
COURSE MAPS:
5 MILE:
10 MILE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1awvgyYFqqS3Lo1d1OJ3e0kxSUJkYDo-5/view?usp=sharing
Parking: is somewhat limited so carpool if possible.
Start/finish, registration, and portable bathrooms all conveniently located near parking area.
Post-race refreshments provided for all participants. Emergency medical services on standby. Race held rain or shine.
AWARDS
AWARDS FOR BOTH THE 5 AND 10 MILE RACE:
Top Overall Male and Female Finishers
_Course Record Breaker will receive $100 Cash Award (Course Record is held by Ultra-runner Zach Miller 138) - 10 MILE TRAIL RACE_
Awards will be given to the Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three Male and top three Female in the follow age categories.
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 -69
70 and over
IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION
* There is a strict NO LITTERING policy for this race.
* There is a race cutoff time. This is not a hike or super hike. This is a trail running event and the assumption is you will be running - at east the majority of the time. If you plan to hike this is NOT the event to do so. You must reach each aid station by the cutoff time. If you do not meet the cutoff at each aid station you will be asked to drop from the race and instructed on how to exit the course. Failure to comply with the Race Directors and or Volunteers instruction will result in disqualification from the race and any further races under the RD. This is for the safety of all runners and volunteer staff.
* If you need assistance please proceed to the nearest aid station or wait for the next runner for help. STAY ON THE MARKED TRAIL. You are ultimately responsible for staying on course. If you find yourself lost or off trail go back to the last spot that you saw a marker and follow the the next race marker to get back on the race route.
* No course cutting.
* NO BANDITS or any unauthorized runners. Only runners that have registered for this race are allowed to run. You may NOT run under another persons name or transfer a bib to any other runner. Any such action will be an immediate disqualification for the registered runner and the unauthorized runner.
***COURSE CUTOFF TIME***
There will be a 3 hour and 30 minute cutoff.
Cutoff time of _:__ at AID STATION #3 (FencelineTrail)
Cutoff time of _:__ at AID STATION #1 /#4 (Wooden Foot Bridge)
If you do not meet the cutoff time you will be asked to drop from the course and turn your bib into that aid station.
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE.
THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY
NO REFUNDS - NO DEFFERALS - NO BIB TRANSFERS - NO BANDITS
YOU MUST SIGN THE RACE WAIVER FOR THIS RACE WITH YOUR LEGAL NAME THAT IS PRINTED ON YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE
IF YOU USE AN ALIAS AS A RUNNER YOU MUST MAKE SURE A WAIVER IS SIGNED WITH YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME AND YOUR ALIAS NOTED ON THE WAIVER.
The Race Director reserve the right to:
Deny entry to the event to any competitor at their sole discretion. if you are denied entry you will receive a refund.
Disqualify an entrant for a violation of the rules. If you are disqualified you will not receive any type of refund
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024
EVENT LOCATION:
Wolf's Hollow County Park
1399 Schoff Rd
Atglen, PA US 19310
NOTE: THIS IS THE GPS ADDRESS TO USE TO GET TO THE PARK AND THIS IS ALSO THE ENTRANCE YOU MUST USE TO GET TO THE RACE.
DESCRIPTION
The Dire Wolf is a challenging trail run consisting of hills, rocks, roots, a rugged downhill switchback, and a shallow creek crossing (unless it rains!). The course is a mix of fire trail, single-track, and grass. Runners of all speeds and abilities are welcome. Members of the Octorara Junior and Senior High School cross country teams are stationed throughout the course to provide direction and enthusiastic encouragement.
ALL proceeds from this race benefit of the Octorara Cross Country Team Booster. Come out for a great day on the trails and support the young men and women of Octorara!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
* 7:30am - 8:45am - Race Bib Pickup and Day of Registration _REGISTRATION CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 8:45AM_
* 8:50am - Race Announcements / Instructions
* 9:00am - 10 Mile Race Start
* 9:00am - 5 Mile Race Start
* Award Ceremony Begins once enough runners from each race cross the finish line TBD
REGISTRATION:
Registration before OCTOBER 1ST: Includes: a long sleeve tech tee available in unisex sizing.
Registration after OCTOBER 1ST: Long sleeve tech tee will be available for purchase based on availability.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Race Day Registration is available from 7:30am-8:45am. Cost of Race Day Registration is as follows PAYABLE BY CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
* DIRE WOLF 10 MILE RACE - $50
* DIRE WOLF 5 MILE RACE - $40
*****SHIRT CUTOFF IS SEPTEMBER 30TH 2024*****
AFTER SEPTEMBER 30TH YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PICK THE SIZE YOU WANT DURING REGISTRATION THERE WILL BE NO SHIRT EXCHANGES ON RACE DAY
SHIRTS ARE UNISEX SIZING
REGISTRATION PRICING:
10 MILE RACE
$35 Until September 30th
$45 After September 30th $50 on Race Day
5 MILE RACE
$25 Until September 30th
$35 After September 30th $40 on Race Day
COURSE MAPS:
5 MILE:
10 MILE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1awvgyYFqqS3Lo1d1OJ3e0kxSUJkYDo-5/view?usp=sharing
Parking: is somewhat limited so carpool if possible.
Start/finish, registration, and portable bathrooms all conveniently located near parking area.
Post-race refreshments provided for all participants. Emergency medical services on standby. Race held rain or shine.
AWARDS
AWARDS FOR BOTH THE 5 AND 10 MILE RACE:
Top Overall Male and Female Finishers
_Course Record Breaker will receive $100 Cash Award (Course Record is held by Ultra-runner Zach Miller 138) - 10 MILE TRAIL RACE_
Awards will be given to the Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three Male and top three Female in the follow age categories.
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 -69
70 and over
IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION
* There is a strict NO LITTERING policy for this race.
* There is a race cutoff time. This is not a hike or super hike. This is a trail running event and the assumption is you will be running - at east the majority of the time. If you plan to hike this is NOT the event to do so. You must reach each aid station by the cutoff time. If you do not meet the cutoff at each aid station you will be asked to drop from the race and instructed on how to exit the course. Failure to comply with the Race Directors and or Volunteers instruction will result in disqualification from the race and any further races under the RD. This is for the safety of all runners and volunteer staff.
* If you need assistance please proceed to the nearest aid station or wait for the next runner for help. STAY ON THE MARKED TRAIL. You are ultimately responsible for staying on course. If you find yourself lost or off trail go back to the last spot that you saw a marker and follow the the next race marker to get back on the race route.
* No course cutting.
* NO BANDITS or any unauthorized runners. Only runners that have registered for this race are allowed to run. You may NOT run under another persons name or transfer a bib to any other runner. Any such action will be an immediate disqualification for the registered runner and the unauthorized runner.
***COURSE CUTOFF TIME***
There will be a 3 hour and 30 minute cutoff.
Cutoff time of _:__ at AID STATION #3 (FencelineTrail)
Cutoff time of _:__ at AID STATION #1 /#4 (Wooden Foot Bridge)
If you do not meet the cutoff time you will be asked to drop from the course and turn your bib into that aid station.
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE.
THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY
NO REFUNDS - NO DEFFERALS - NO BIB TRANSFERS - NO BANDITS
YOU MUST SIGN THE RACE WAIVER FOR THIS RACE WITH YOUR LEGAL NAME THAT IS PRINTED ON YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE
IF YOU USE AN ALIAS AS A RUNNER YOU MUST MAKE SURE A WAIVER IS SIGNED WITH YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME AND YOUR ALIAS NOTED ON THE WAIVER.
The Race Director reserve the right to:
Deny entry to the event to any competitor at their sole discretion. if you are denied entry you will receive a refund.
Disqualify an entrant for a violation of the rules. If you are disqualified you will not receive any type of refund
Races
-
10th Annual Dire Wolf 5 Mile Trail Race
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt - UNISEX
Sat 26th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1ewyXlTQ7zhRR_vFtfy9xCoy4sYfh3pbU/view?usp=sharing -
10th Annual Dire Wolf 10 Mile Trail Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt - UNISEX
Sat 26th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1ewyXlTQ7zhRR_vFtfy9xCoy4sYfh3pbU/view?usp=sharing
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