Black Forest Ultra
North Bend, United States • 5 Oct 2025
Event overview
The Black Forest Ultra is a 100K trail race scheduled for October 5, 2025, near North Bend, Pennsylvania (86 Hyner Park Road) in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Registration closes on September 28, 2025. The event is associated with the Pennsylvania Triple Crown and the Blacklist series and serves as the concluding race for those pursuing the Blacklist.
Course and race rules
The course follows the Black Forest Trail in a lollipop route with approximately 13,400 feet of elevation gain. Runners will pass through a mix of forest types, including pine plantations, hemlock stands, and red spruce, often during peak fall color. Some climbs include elevation gains of more than 1,000 feet within a mile. The course direction reverses from year to year, shifting where the majority of elevation gain occurs. The event does not allow crews, pacers, or spectators. Race materials provided by the organizer include bib pickup locations, course maps, aid station charts, results, photos, and service requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.