Hills Creek Endurance Challenge
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About the race
The Hills Creek Endurance Challenge on May 1, 2027 is an endurance running event at Hills Creek State Park in Wellsboro, PA. The course is a roughly 3 mile loop around Hills Creek Lake, composed mostly of single track trail, with just over 200 ft of elevation gain. The start/finish and the aid station are located at the Sugarbush Pavilion.
Race formats include:
- 12 hours
- 12 Hours 4 Person Relay
- 6 hours
- 3 hours
Participants complete as many loops as they can within their chosen time limit. Registration opens November 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET; registrations made by Sunday April 12 are guaranteed a race shirt.
A 50% entry discount is available for runners 14 and under as of race day; the discount does not apply to relay entries and the code Trailkids2027 is provided for checkout. If registering a child via an UltraSignup account, login as a guest is required.
The event runs rain or shine. There are no refunds, no deferrals, and bibs cannot be transferred. Organizers are still determining the recipient of event proceeds; past donations have included the Glioblastoma Foundation, Mission 22, Boxes of Hope, Eat Share, and the Lycoming County Youth Livestock Committee.
Camping is available within the park for tents, campers, or cabins. Wellsboro and Mansfield offer nearby lodging, and Ives Run campground is about 9 miles away as an alternative. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
