Black Hills 100 - Sturgis, SD
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Black Hills 100 : Overview
The Black Hills 100 is a multi-distance trail running event held June 26-27, 2026, with Sturgis, South Dakota as the host town. The event uses the Centennial Trail (Trail #89) and portions of the Deerfield Trail (Trail #40). Surfaces are mostly single-track dirt and rocky trail, with short sections of old logging road, an ATV trail stretch, and minimal pavement. The 100 mile course is an out-and-back that reaches Silver City and returns to Sturgis City Park. The 100 mile race is listed with about 16,779 ft of elevation gain.
Courses and logistics
Distances offered:
- 100M
- 50M
- 50K
- 30K
The 50 mile course covers the back half of the 100 mile route and is point-to-point from Silver City to Sturgis. The 50K starts near Dalton Lake and runs north to Sturgis. The 30K starts near Runkle Road and joins the Centennial Trail to Sturgis. Aid stations and drop bag options: the 100M has eight aid stations (seven visited twice) and drop bag locations at Elk Creek, Dalton Lake and Silver City. The 50M has seven aid stations and drop bags at Dalton Lake and Elk Creek. The 50K has four aid stations and an optional drop bag at Elk Creek. The 30K includes three aid stations. Buses transport runners from Sturgis to the non-starting trailheads.
Registration open September 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026. Listed entry fees are $350 for the 100M, $170 for the 50M, $150 for the 50K, and $130 for the 30K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
