Tie Dye 50k
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Price $55.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure at the Tie Dye 50K, happening on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the stunning John Bryan State Park, Yellow Springs, Ohio! This vibrant event kicks off at 7:30 AM and invites runners of all levels to tackle an exhilarating 50K course that spans three scenic loops, each approximately 10.3 miles long. As you navigate through the park’s breathtaking limestone gorge and alongside the beautiful Little Miami River, you'll experience the natural beauty that makes this location a designated state and national scenic river.
This year, the Tie Dye 50K is going cupless, promoting eco-friendliness by encouraging participants to carry their own collapsible cups, available for just $3 during registration. With fully stocked aid stations offering a variety of refreshments, including water, Gatorade, bananas, and cookies, you’ll have all you need to stay fueled throughout the race. Whether you choose the early start option at 6:30 AM or join the main wave, prepare for an exhilarating challenge and a chance to earn awards for top finishers in various categories. Don’t miss out—register now and secure your spot in this colorful celebration of endurance and community!
This year, the Tie Dye 50K is going cupless, promoting eco-friendliness by encouraging participants to carry their own collapsible cups, available for just $3 during registration. With fully stocked aid stations offering a variety of refreshments, including water, Gatorade, bananas, and cookies, you’ll have all you need to stay fueled throughout the race. Whether you choose the early start option at 6:30 AM or join the main wave, prepare for an exhilarating challenge and a chance to earn awards for top finishers in various categories. Don’t miss out—register now and secure your spot in this colorful celebration of endurance and community!
Organiser's Description
ANNUAL TIE DYE 50K
DAY: MAY 17, 2025
RACE START TIME: 7:30 AM
COURSE DESCRIPTION
John Bryan is the most scenic state park in western Ohio. The 752-acre park contains a remarkable limestone gorge cut by the Little Miami River which is designated as a state and national scenic river. A portion of the gorge itself is designated as a national natural landmark.
Tie Dye 50K IS CUPLESS! This means there will not be cups pre-set at any aid stations.
An ORRRC collapsible, reusable cup is available to be added to your registration for $3 and the cup will be provided at packet pickup.
Please carry it with you as well as your water bottle. There will be absolutely no cups at aid stations (you will need to use your cup if you want to drink Coke or Ginger Ale, or grab some pretzels to go).
COURSE OVERVIEW
3 loop course traversing through beautiful John Bryan State Parkand is the same popular course used the last 4 years. Each loop will be approximately 10.3 miles. The course maps are available below.
AID STATIONS
AID STATIONS: Fully manned aid stations at miles 5, 10.3, 15.3, 20.6, 25.6. Water only station at miles 2.2, 7, 9, 12.5, 17.3, 19.3, 23, 27.6, and 29.6.
Our fully man aid stations will include: water, Gatorade, chips, pretzels, pickles/pickle juice, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, bananas, and cookies.
Newly Built restrooms are available near the start/finish shelter aid station.
DROP BAGS
You can have drop bags at miles 10.3 and 20.6 (Start/Finish). For the safety of you and others, you will manage your own drop back and the volunteers will not access them.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17th, at the shelter in the campground. Enter the park and park in the first parking lot on the right after the park office. The shelter is up against the hill on the left outside of the parking lot.
PARKING
John Bryan State Park, Yellow Springs, Ohio. We will fill the main lot (I will have at least two spots coned for the course). We will also have volunteers helping direct runners to other parking areas. Do not park in the campground unless you have a camping permit.
CUT-OFFS
For the safety of the runners and the comfort of the volunteers, cutoffs will be enforced. Total completion time is 9 hours or 4:30 p.m. To complete within 9-hours you must start your third loop by 1:30 p.m. The sweeper will begin sweeping at 2:00 p.m. and you must stay ahead of the sweeper.
EARLY START OPTION
Back again this year! We are allowing an early start option for those concerned about the 9-hour cut off. Runners, after checking in at packet pick up, can begin their run as early as 6:30 AM for an early start. Early start runners will only be eligible for a finisher award.
FEES AND REGISTRATION DETAILS
$55 includes a short-sleeve lightweight tech t-shirt.
LAST DAY TO BE REGISTERED WITH GUARANTEE OF SHIRT IS APRIL 18th, 2025
_PLEASE NOTE: _In year's past we have sold out and had to start a waitlist. We will accept online registrations through May 15th or when we reach race capacity, whichever comes first. Please contact the race directors by using the link below if registration is closed or sold out to inquire about the waitlist and registration.
AWARDS
Awards for top three overall female, male, and non-binary runners and a finishing awards for all who complete the course within the 9-hour cut-off. Dig Down Deep award for the last finisher who completes both loops within 9 hours.
RACE DIRECTOR
Ashley (Eder) Hartoin and Al Eder
DAY: MAY 17, 2025
RACE START TIME: 7:30 AM
COURSE DESCRIPTION
John Bryan is the most scenic state park in western Ohio. The 752-acre park contains a remarkable limestone gorge cut by the Little Miami River which is designated as a state and national scenic river. A portion of the gorge itself is designated as a national natural landmark.
Tie Dye 50K IS CUPLESS! This means there will not be cups pre-set at any aid stations.
An ORRRC collapsible, reusable cup is available to be added to your registration for $3 and the cup will be provided at packet pickup.
Please carry it with you as well as your water bottle. There will be absolutely no cups at aid stations (you will need to use your cup if you want to drink Coke or Ginger Ale, or grab some pretzels to go).
COURSE OVERVIEW
3 loop course traversing through beautiful John Bryan State Parkand is the same popular course used the last 4 years. Each loop will be approximately 10.3 miles. The course maps are available below.
AID STATIONS
AID STATIONS: Fully manned aid stations at miles 5, 10.3, 15.3, 20.6, 25.6. Water only station at miles 2.2, 7, 9, 12.5, 17.3, 19.3, 23, 27.6, and 29.6.
Our fully man aid stations will include: water, Gatorade, chips, pretzels, pickles/pickle juice, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, bananas, and cookies.
Newly Built restrooms are available near the start/finish shelter aid station.
DROP BAGS
You can have drop bags at miles 10.3 and 20.6 (Start/Finish). For the safety of you and others, you will manage your own drop back and the volunteers will not access them.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17th, at the shelter in the campground. Enter the park and park in the first parking lot on the right after the park office. The shelter is up against the hill on the left outside of the parking lot.
PARKING
John Bryan State Park, Yellow Springs, Ohio. We will fill the main lot (I will have at least two spots coned for the course). We will also have volunteers helping direct runners to other parking areas. Do not park in the campground unless you have a camping permit.
CUT-OFFS
For the safety of the runners and the comfort of the volunteers, cutoffs will be enforced. Total completion time is 9 hours or 4:30 p.m. To complete within 9-hours you must start your third loop by 1:30 p.m. The sweeper will begin sweeping at 2:00 p.m. and you must stay ahead of the sweeper.
EARLY START OPTION
Back again this year! We are allowing an early start option for those concerned about the 9-hour cut off. Runners, after checking in at packet pick up, can begin their run as early as 6:30 AM for an early start. Early start runners will only be eligible for a finisher award.
FEES AND REGISTRATION DETAILS
$55 includes a short-sleeve lightweight tech t-shirt.
LAST DAY TO BE REGISTERED WITH GUARANTEE OF SHIRT IS APRIL 18th, 2025
_PLEASE NOTE: _In year's past we have sold out and had to start a waitlist. We will accept online registrations through May 15th or when we reach race capacity, whichever comes first. Please contact the race directors by using the link below if registration is closed or sold out to inquire about the waitlist and registration.
AWARDS
Awards for top three overall female, male, and non-binary runners and a finishing awards for all who complete the course within the 9-hour cut-off. Dig Down Deep award for the last finisher who completes both loops within 9 hours.
RACE DIRECTOR
Ashley (Eder) Hartoin and Al Eder
Races
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Tie Dye 50k Race
Incl. Short-Sleeve Lightweight Tech T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$55.00
Registration check in will begin at 6 AM and Early start option will be available at 6:30 AM
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