Eastern States 100

🏞️ Race Overview

• Distance: 103 rocky miles with +20,000ft of elevation gain and a finisher rate of about 49 percent.
• Date: August 9, 2025
• Location: 4205 Little Pine Creek Road, Waterville, PA
• Website: Eastern States 100

⛰️ Course Description

• Challenging Terrain: Only the hardiest of runners will complete this circumnavigation of Pine Creek.
• Scenic Trails: Runners will experience portions of some of the most scenic and most challenging trails in Pennsylvania.
• Trail Highlights: Includes the Mid State Trail, the Black Forest Trail, and the West Rim Trail.
• Local Trails: Traverse through Wolf Path, Cougar Run, and Panther Run, among others.

🏕️ Villages and Landmarks

• Ramsey: A collection of houses and seasonal residences where you will cross Pine Creek on a former railroad trestle.
• Blackwell: A tiny village with the historic Blackwell Hotel restaurant/bar and a small convenience and gift store.
• Unique Bridge: Cross a one-lane steel grate bridge that bends in the middle prior to climbing Gillespie Point.
• Wildlife: Deer, bear, bald eagles, and rattlesnakes may be seen throughout the course.

🏃 Qualifying for Eastern States

• Entry Requirements: No longer require a qualifying race to enter Eastern States.
• Assessment: It's up to you to decide if you are capable and ready for the challenges of this race.
• Finish Rate: The overall finish rate at ES100 since its inception in 2014 is 50.3%.
• Preparation: Check the maps, read race reports, and do your homework before deciding to enter.