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Name: Beidleheimer Sidewinder
Start: 2027-05-01
End: 2027-05-01
Location: Boalsburg

Boalsburg, United States • 1 May 2027

Beidleheimer Sidewinder

The Beidleheimer Sidewinder is scheduled for May 1, 2027 in Boalsburg, PA. The event is organized by Tussey Mountainback and is based at Whipple Dam State Park. The race takes place on unpaved forest roads in Rothrock State Forest.

The course is a rolling out and back that uses Leg #4 of the Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon loop. Two distance options are offered, including a new 20K option. Water is provided at mile 3, 6.2, and 9. The 20K course includes a 1.6 mile hill. Timing is provided and random prizes are awarded.

The race appears as part of the Tussey Teasers series and relates to the larger Tussey Mountainback events. Age and gender adjusted scoring uses World Master Athletics data.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10K
20K

United States Pennsylvania Boalsburg

Race information

Registration

20 km

20k

10 km

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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