Black Forest Ultra
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Black Forest Ultra : North Bend, PA (October 4, 2026)
The Black Forest Ultra is a 100K trail race held in North Bend, Pennsylvania on October 4, 2026. The course follows the Black Forest Trail and is a lollipop route with recorded total elevation gain of about 13,400 ft. Runners encounter steep climbs, including sections with more than 1,000 ft of ascent in under a mile, and varied forest types such as pine plantations, hemlocks, and red spruce during peak fall colors.
The event enforces a strict 19 hour time limit to complete the course. Support rules prohibit crews, pacers, and spectators on course. The race course reverses direction from year to year, which changes whether most elevation gain occurs on the front half or the back half of the route.
Event information includes practical details such as bib pickup locations, course maps, aid station charts, results, photos, and service requirements. The listed entry fee is USD 195.20 and registration closes on September 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
