Naked Nick

Event details

Naked Nick takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Leesport, PA, with the start at the Day Use Area near 1420 Palisades Drive at Blue Marsh Lake. Distances offered:

• 50K
• 25K

Entry fees are $39 for the 25K and $49 for the 50K. Registration terms include refunds until 11/15 by mailing a stamped self-addressed envelope for a refund minus $5; after 11/15 entries are final. Bib transfers are allowed up to one week prior with race director approval. No refunds are provided for cancellations due to weather, acts of god, or government restrictions; entrants can run the rescheduled date or roll entries to the following year.

Course, aid and race rules

The course runs on the south side of Blue Marsh Lake. The basic layout is a lollipop: 5.5 miles out, a 4.5 mile loop, and 5.5 miles back. The 50K runners complete the route twice and have access to a drop bag at mile 15.5. Trail surface is about 80% single-track and 20% gravel. Estimated elevation gain is approximately 1,500 ft for the 25K and 3,000 ft for the 50K. Aid stations are located at miles 3, 6, 10, 13, 15.5, 18.5, 21.5, 25.5, and 28.5; water and Gatorade will be available and snacks will be provided. Timing uses tear-off bibs; bibs must be visible on the front. Runners must complete the distance they registered for and cannot drop to a shorter distance during the event.

Awards and post-race

Finishers receive a small German-style memento. Awards are given to the top three overall and top three in age groups 39 & under, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 plus. Post-race food will be provided by a chef and a pastry chef. Weather at this time of year may include snow, ice, or mud on the trails; the race will proceed in typical winter conditions unless conditions prevent safe running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.