The Camp Anderson Endurance Shindig is at Bald Eagle, PA between State College and Altoona, PA and minutes from I-99 — in the heart of The Alleghenies on July 10, 2021.

What is an Endurance Shindig?

WHAT IS AN ENDURANCE SHINDIG?
Camp Anderson Endurance Shindig is a weekend-long celebration of trail running and the trail running community and camaraderie. (And after 2020, isn’t that what we need?)

Registration fee is all-inclusive! Camping, Food, Beer, Swag, and more is included.

Camp Anderson opens at 6pm on Friday! Camp Anderson has seven regular campsites with each having a capacity ranging from 14 to 48 while a pavilion available at the pond with a capacity of 64. Explore the 92 acres, fish at the pond or along the stocked trout stream, or build a fire and talk about your future running plans.

The main event is Saturday with three endurance runs of 3, 6 and 12 hours beginning at 6am for the 6 and 12 hour events and 9am for the 3 hour event on our 2 mile course — or run it as a relay. Run during the allotted time or as little as you want… it is up to you! It is also a great opportunity to train for an upcoming ultramarathon like Eastern States 100, Pine Creek Challenge, Black Forest Ultra and more!

“It’s a favorite event! 6 hour on my feet, another 6 hours socializing and cheering others on!” – Mary D.

We will have a full-stocked aid station – or – you can put up your own aid station anywhere on the course. There is a fully equipped, modern kitchen on-site so meals are professionally prepared and included with registration. In addition, the kitchen will be making specialty items that you would not normally find at an aid station and will serve throughout the day.

Standing Stone Coffee Company is returning this year to provide coffee drinks, smoothies in the AM until 1pm and then Levity Brewing Company will be providing the beer! Again, the food and beverages are included with the registration as well as a handful of swag! This year we including a technical tee, an insulated lunch cooler, HydraPak Softcup, cooling towels and a sticker pending on the mileage you achieved during the day.

Then Saturday evening, you are welcome to spend another night camping and celebrating with new and old friends that you participated alongside throughout the day. Lastly, a shower-house is available on-site.

(Download Course Map)

New for 2021: This year we increase the distance from 1.875 miles to 2 miles so it is easier to keep track of mileage when you are on the course. And, we increased the hill climbing by more than twice the amount of climbing. We did this by adding a significant hill and extending two more climbs. 

Training for:

  • Eastern States 100
  • Black Forest 100K
  • Worlds End Ultra 100K
  • Boulder Field 100K
  • Pine Creek 100
  • Oil Creek 100
  • Tussey Mountainback 50

or another ultramarathon? This is a great opportunity to work those legs for the long haul, test your gear, get your nutrition in check, etc.

Also, last year at the virtual event, two runners attempted a 24-hour challenge. If anyone is interested in doing a 18, 24 or 36-hour challenge, please PM me or send me an email at bmazur@alleghenytrailrunners.com

TRAIL SISTERS APPROVED

All of Allegheny Trailrunners races are Trail Sisters Approved by providing women the race day they deserve.

Our commitment:

  • Equal Podium Spots
  • Equal Awards
  • Women’s specific swag & apparel.
  • Menstrual products at aid stations.
  • Equal opportunity/space for women on the starting line.

Learn more about Trail Sisters mission to increase women’s participation and opportunity in trail running through inspiration, education and empowerment; and details on the committment Allegheny Trailrunners has made in becoming a Trail Sisters Approved Race.


 

All runners will receive a participation award, overall winners for each event will get an award and runners who complete a marathon, 50K, 50 miles or 100k will be given a window decal with your distance.

Distances are determined by the number of laps completed.

  • 10K* = 4 laps; 1500 feet of climb
  • 1/2 Marathon* = 7 laps; 2625 feet of climb
  • Marathon* = 14 laps; 5250 feet of climb
  • 50K* = 16 laps; 6000 feet of climb
  • 50 Mile = 25 laps; 9,375 feet of climb
  • 100K = 31 laps; 11,625 feet of climb

(* – technically you would reach the mileage milestone somewhere on the course, but you will only be credited upon completing that lap.)

Remaining proceeds from this event will go towards the Camp Anderson Capital Campaign. Situated in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains, Camp Anderson has served the region from 1926-2018. In February, 2016, the Laurel Highlands Council, BSA, decided to divest this property in accordance with their strategic planning. The camp was purchased and is now run by the Camp Anderson Corporation, a private nonprofit. Camp Anderson is a beautiful resource and ask for your help to keep it open to the public! Required repairs, upkeep, and improvements are on-going to keep Camp Anderson a premier experience.

Please join their All Volunteer effort to complete a successful Capital Campaign to keep this beautiful property available for use by this and future generations in Central Pennsylvania: http://campanderson.net/membership

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