Worlds End Ultramarathon

🏞️ Race Overview

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

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. Your effort will reward you with beautiful overlooks such as:

• High Rock Vista: A breathtaking overlook.
• Canyon Vista: A stunning view of the gorge.
• Upper and Lower Alpine View: Scenic vistas along the trail.
• High Knob Overlook: A highlight of the course.

Along with spectacular cascades and falls like Double Run, Dry Run, Rode Falls and Lee's Falls in the Ketchum Run Gorge, you'll pass many interesting rock formations such as Split Rock, take in the tranquility of Sones Pond, and climb a wooden ladder alongside Rode Falls. You may even see a bald eagle soar beside you as you traverse the rocky ledge of trail that overhangs the Loyalsock Creek.

⛰️ Elevation and Challenges

This course can be described as "hilly" or "rolling" with its steepest sustained climb only being about 1,000 rocky feet. The deceptive part is that there is a never ending supply of shorter climbs that the trail throws at you to give an unexpected overall elevation gain of about:

• 12,000 feet: Total elevation gain over the course.
• Rocky trails: Often strewn with obstacles.
• 19 hours: Time limit to complete the race.
• Exploration: Time spent on beautiful side trails.

🍉 Support and Aid Stations

Make no mistake, this race is intended to grind you down over the long haul. Luckily, we'll take care of you with:

• 13 aid stations: Scattered along the route.
• Unique offerings: Fresh fruit, bacon, and more.
• Crew accessible: 4 aid stations available.
• Pacer pickups: 3 locations for swapping pacers.

🏆 Pennsylvania Triple Crown

The Worlds End 100k is also part of the Pennsylvania Triple Crown of Mountain Running series. These races showcase the best of Pennsylvania’s ultra mountain-running scene and celebrates the wild beauty of these rugged old mountains, and the vibrant trail-running culture that thrives in them. Do you have what it takes to tame the wilderness races of PA?

🏔️ 50k Course Description

If you are not ready to tackle the full 100k but still want to take in the beauty of Worlds End, you can still challenge yourself with the 50k course. The race follows the same route as the 100k but veers off to bring you home before the start of the lower loop. While only half the distance and half the elevation (5,800 feet), it's still chock full of fabulous scenery and awesome trails. We also give you a more generous:

• 12 hours: Time limit to complete the course.
• 6 aid stations: Along the route.
• Delicious offerings: Fresh fruit, bacon, and more.
• No crew: Aid stations are not crew accessible.

🍽️ Post Race

After you survive Worlds End, hang around to enjoy the post race food and explore the state park. We will have a smorgasbord of:

• Homemade soups: Traditional and warming.
• Chili: A filling option for all.
• Pulled pork and burgers: Meat lovers will rejoice!
• Vegetarian and vegan: Options available for all diets.

And 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. We will also have a relaxing atmosphere to help you unwind after your hard effort on the trails.

For more information and to sign up for the race, visit Worlds End Ultramarathon Race Page.