Eastern States 100

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Eastern States 100 is 103 rocky miles with +20,000ft of elevation gain and a finisher rate of about 49 percent. Welcome to Pennsylvania!

🌲 Course Details

• Course Type: Circumnavigation of Pine Creek, a Pennsylvania Scenic River.
• Elevation: Multiple 900 – 1200 foot climbs and equally punishing descents.
• Trails: Experience portions of the Mid State Trail, Black Forest Trail, and West Rim Trail.
• Wildlife: Potential sightings of deer, bear, bald eagles, and rattlesnakes.

🏞️ Scenic Locations

• Ramsey: A collection of houses and seasonal residences: includes a panoramic vista.
• Blackwell: A tiny village with the historic Blackwell Hotel restaurant/bar.
• Unique Landmarks: Cross a one-lane steel grate bridge and climb Gillespie Point.
• Natural Beauty: Traverse Wolf Path, Cougar Run, and Hemlock Mountain among others.

🍏 Aid Stations & Civilization

• Aid Stations: Well-stocked throughout the course.
• Towns: Pass through Ramsey, Blackwell, Hyner Run State Park, and Slate Run.
• Facilities: Limited civilization: prepare for remote running conditions.
• Environment: Full of single track, old logging roads, and abandoned stone quarries.

📅 Event Details

• Date: 2026-08-08
• Location: 4205 Little Pine Creek Road, Waterville, PA
• More Information: Visit Eastern States 100
• Finisher Rate: About 49 percent.

🔍 Qualifying for Eastern States

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