Worlds End Ultramarathon

🏔️ Welcome to the Worlds End Ultramarathon

One of the toughest and most beautiful courses you’ll find anywhere! The Worlds End Ultramarathon is a challenging foot race that explores the Loyalsock Trail, Loyalsock State Forest and Worlds End State Park in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania. The routes are largely rugged, scenic-dense single-track trails with some fairly remote sections, several waterfalls and multiple vistas of the beautiful Endless Mountains. The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources describes Worlds End State Park as "virtually in a class by itself, this wild, rugged and rustic area seems almost untamed." This is NOT a beginner-level ultra and participation in the race should not be taken lightly.

🏁 100k Course Description

• Rugged Terrain: The course is predominantly rugged single-track that winds its way through the Endless Mountains in the Loyalsock State Forest and Worlds End State Park.
• Beautiful Overlooks: Your effort will reward you with beautiful overlooks such as High Rock Vista, Canyon Vista, Upper and Lower Alpine View, Kettle Creek Vista, and High Knob Overlook along with spectacular cascades and falls.
• Natural Features: You'll pass many interesting rock formations like Split Rock, take in the tranquility of Sones Pond and climb a wooden ladder alongside Rode Falls.
• Wildlife: You may even see a bald eagle soar beside you as you traverse the rocky ledge of trail that overhangs the Loyalsock Creek.

⛰️ Course Challenges

• Elevation Gain: The course can be described as "hilly" or "rolling" with an overall elevation gain of about 12,000 feet.
• Surprising Climbs: There is a never-ending supply of shorter climbs that the trail throws at you, making it deceptive in nature.
• Scenic Detours: The race was designed around the famed Loyalsock Trail, exploring side trails of equal beauty.
• Time Limit: Don't linger too long at any one place: you only have 19 hours to complete this race.

🚨 Aid Stations

• Support: This race is intended to grind you down over the long haul, but we’ll take care of you with 13 aid stations along the way.
• Food Options: Expect the usual ultra spread, along with delicious fresh fruit, bacon, and a plethora of other delicious treats.
• Crew Accessibility: You’ll have 4 aid stations that will be crew accessible and 3 locations to pick up and swap pacers.
• Unique Offering: The Worlds End 100k is also part of the Pennsylvania Triple Crown of Mountain Running series.

🏃‍♂️ 50k Course Description

• Challenging Option: If you are not ready to tackle the full 100k, you can still challenge yourself with the 50k course.
• Similar Route: The race follows the same route as the 100k but veers off to bring you home before the start of the lower loop.
• Elevation: It features half the elevation (5,800 feet), but is still chock-full of fabulous scenery and awesome trails.
• Time Limit: We also give you a more generous time limit of 12 hours to complete the course.

🍽️ Post Race

• Food Variety: After you survive Worlds End, hang around to enjoy the post-race food and explore the state park.
• Homemade Options: We will have a smorgasbord of homemade soups, chili, pulled pork, and burgers for every dietary preference.
• Casual Atmosphere: We will create a relaxing atmosphere to help you unwind after your hard effort on the trails.
• Best Spread: While it may not look like the fanciest of feasts, we're sure you'll vote it top of the list for best post-race food around.

For more details, visit the official race page: Worlds End Ultramarathon.