Naked Bavarian
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Event details
The Naked Bavarian takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, PA. Distances offered:
- 40 Miles
- 20 Miles
Entry fees are listed as $39 for the 20M and $49 for the 40M, with higher cash-only fees on race day. Registration closes on Mar 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Bib pickup and the start/finish are at the Lake View Pavilion, Day Use Area, approximate address 1420 Palisades Drive, Leesport, PA 19533. On-site registration is possible if open spots remain.
The event is organized as a no/low swag ultra to keep entry costs lower by omitting items such as race shirts, large finisher medals, and entertainment. Refunds are available up to 30 days before race day with a mailed request (refund minus $5); after that entries are final. Bib transfers are allowed up to one week prior with organizer approval. If the event is cancelled for weather, acts of God, or government restrictions, entrants may run on a rescheduled date or be rolled into the following year.
Course, support and rules
The course uses trails on the north side of Blue Marsh Lake and is a lollipop layout: about 6.5 miles out, a 7-mile loop, then 6.5 miles back. 40-mile runners complete the loop twice with access to a dropbag at mile 20. Surface is approximately 80% single-track trail and 20% gravel roads. Estimated elevation gain is about 2,000 ft for 20M and 4,000 ft for 40M. Trail conditions may include snow, ice, or mud depending on the season.
Aid stations are located at miles 3.5, 6.5, 10, 13.5, 16.5, 20, 23.5, 26.5, 30, 33.5, and 36.5; water, Gatorade, and common snacks will be provided. Runners must keep their bib visible on the front; timing is by tear-off bib. Awards include a small German-style finisher memento and top-3 overall plus top-3 in age groups 39 & under, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Post-race food is provided by a chef and a pastry chef. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.