Black Forest Ultra
North Bend, United States • 4 Oct 2026
Black Forest Ultra - North Bend, PA
The Black Forest Ultra is a 100K trail race held in North Bend, Pennsylvania. The course runs on sections of the Black Forest Trail through the mountains of the Pennsylvania Wilds and takes runners through a range of forest types, including pine plantations, giant hemlocks, and red spruce in peak fall color.
The route is a lollipop course with more than 13,400 ft of total elevation gain. Some climbs exceed 1,000 ft in under a mile. The course direction reverses each year, so the majority of the elevation gain alternates between the front and back halves of the route. The event uses a strict 19 hour cutoff. Crews, pacers, and spectators are not permitted.
Event information includes bib pickup locations, course maps, aid station charts, results, photos, and service requirements. The event is scheduled for October 4, 2026, and registration closes on September 20, 2026. The listed start location is 86 Hyner Park Road, North Bend, PA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.