Warrior Trail Ultras
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Warrior Trail Ultras
Warrior Trail Ultras is a series of endurance trail events in Pennsylvania that supports the Warrior Trail Foundation. The series uses long sections of established trails in the PA Wilds and emphasizes navigation, self-reliance, and fundraising for veteran services.
Distances in the series include:
- Dark Sky 220: 220 miles, 40,000+ ft elevation, 120 hour cutoff
- Cherry Springs 110: 110 miles, nearly 20,000 ft, 60 hour cutoff
- The Wooly 50K: 31 miles or 33.3 miles optional, 7,000+ ft, 12 hour cutoff
Course details note over 90% single track on sections of the Donut Hole Trail, Black Forest Trail, Susquehannock Trail, and Mid-State Trail. Trails are blazed but the course is generally not marked; participants are expected to use navigation tools. Start locations are listed for some distances.
Participants choose Supported, Self-Supported, or Unsupported styles, or a Team option. Supported crews and pacers access designated points, typically less than 10 miles apart. Self-Supported runners may cache supplies within 24 hours of their start and must retrieve caches; drop bags are not handled by organizers. Unsupported runners carry all gear except natural water sources.
Mandatory gear includes a waterproof jacket with hood, insulated layer, gloves, headlamp and spare batteries, navigation device or phone, backup power, emergency bivy or blanket, and an exit plan. Registration is $22 and fundraising minimums apply; 100% of proceeds benefit the Warrior Trail Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
