Black Hills 100 - Sturgis, SD

Black Hills 100 : June 26-27, 2026

The Black Hills 100 is a multi-distance trail ultramarathon in Sturgis, South Dakota, held on June 26-27, 2026. Distances offered:

• 100 Mile
• 50 Mile
• 50 Kilometer
• 30 Kilometer

All events finish at Sturgis City Park. Registration is open through May 31, 2026, with fees listed for each distance (100M $350; 50M $170; 50K $150; 30K $130). The event is held under special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

Course and logistics

The courses use the Centennial Trail (Trail #89) and Deerfield Trail (Trail #40). Surface types include single-track dirt, rocky sections, old logging roads and a stretch of ATV trail, with minimal pavement. The 100M is an out-and-back from Sturgis to Silver City and back. The 50M is point-to-point from Silver City to Sturgis. The 50K and 30K are point-to-point courses that finish in Sturgis; buses transport runners from Sturgis to their start locations.

Aid station and drop bag details:

• 100M: 8 aid stations; drop bags allowed at Elk Creek (miles 19/87), Dalton Lake (32/74) and Silver City (53).
• 50M: 7 aid stations; drop bags at Dalton Lake (mile 21) and Elk Creek (34).
• 50K: 4 aid stations; drop bag option at Elk Creek (mile 14).
• 30K: 3 aid stations.

Reported elevation change: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 100M: Gain 16,779 ft; Loss 16,779 ft.
• 50M: Gain 6,700 ft; Loss 8,390 ft.
• 50K: Gain 3,891 ft; Loss 5,100 ft.
• 30K: Gain 2,363 ft; Loss 4,641 ft.