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Black Forest Ultra

North Bend, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The Black Forest Ultra is a 100 km trail race in the Black Forest Trail area of the Pennsylvania Wilds. The course is a loop with over 13,400 feet of elevation gain, including climbs of over 1,000 feet in under a mile. It takes place in the fall, with the landscape featuring peak autumn colors and a variety of forest types, including pine plantations, hemlocks, and red spruce. The race direction reverses each year, alternating the majority of the elevation gain between the first and second half of the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Key Details

  • Distance: 100 km.
  • Location: The event is based near North Bend, Pennsylvania.
  • Format: The race has a midnight start and a strict 19-hour time limit. Crews, pacers, and spectators are not permitted.
  • Series: It is the final race in a seasonal series known as the "Blacklist," which requires completing the Pennsylvania Triple Crown of mountain running races plus the Black Forest Ultra 100k.
United States Pennsylvania North Bend

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100 km
100k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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