Hills Creek Endurance Challenge

Hills Creek Endurance Challenge (May 2, 2026)

The Hills Creek Endurance Challenge is a timed trail event held in Wellsboro, PA around Hills Creek Lake. Entrants choose among timed race options and complete as many loops as they can within the selected time frame. Registration opens January 1, 2026, and a later registration wave was extended to April 26, 2026; shirts are not guaranteed for that second wave.

Distances and format

• 3 hours
• 6 hours
• 12 hours
• 12-hour relay (up to 4-person teams)

The course is a roughly 3 mile loop, mostly single-track trail, with just over 200 ft of elevation gain per loop. The start/finish area and the aid station are located at the Sugarbush Pavilion. Relay teams must keep a single bib moving between team members; smaller teams are allowed and competitors may switch laps among teammates as they choose.

Logistics and other details

Camping is available within Hills Creek State Park; reservations can be made through ReserveAmerica. Ives Run campground is about 9 miles away as an alternative. The event is part of the ReVibe Wild Runners program and is free for kids 17 and under who register with the club. Runners 14 and under on race day receive a 50% registration discount (code Kids2025). The event is rain or shine; there are no refunds, deferrals, or bib transfers. Proceeds recipient for 2025 is pending; past donations have gone to various charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.