Eastern States: Blackout

Eastern States: Blackout - Night-run camp

Eastern States: BLACKOUT is a three-night camp based in Lock Haven, PA that focuses on night running on sections of the Eastern States 100 course. Participants stay at the Ponderosa Lodge in single-person beds. Registration includes three nights lodging, transportation to and from each run segment, pre-run light meals, breakfasts, and access to optional daytime activities and informal clinics.

Each night features a different point-to-point section of the actual ES100 course on rugged trails and in darkness. Runs cover long stretches with minimal on-course support to mirror race-night conditions. Terrain includes steep climbs, rocky singletrack, dense forest, creek crossings, and long technical descents. Participants are expected to carry fluids, nutrition, lights, and weather-appropriate layers between trailheads.

Support and logistics are limited. Each night includes one staffed aid station: Dry Run on Night 1 and Cedar Run on Night 2. There is no aid on Night 3. Transportation is provided to and from run segments, and meals are provided at basecamp to assist recovery between outings.

Distances and segments Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Night 1 - Hyner Run to Dry Run: 8.0 mi, +2,416 ft / -1,069 ft
• Night 1 - Dry Run to Big Trail: 5.4 mi, +830 ft / -869 ft
• Night 1 total: 13.4 mi, +3,246 ft / -1,938 ft
• Night 2 - Tomb Flats to Cedar Run: 9.8 mi, +1,683 ft / -1,483 ft
• Night 2 - Cedar Run to Blackwell: 7.8 mi, +1,260 ft / -1,332 ft
• Night 2 total: 17.6 mi, +2,943 ft / -2,815 ft
• Night 3 - Big Trail to Tomb Flats: 6.3 mi, +1,397 ft / -2,765 ft