Hills Creek Endurance Challenge

Wellsboro, United States • 2 May 2026

Hills Creek Endurance Challenge

The Hills Creek Endurance Challenge is a timed loop event at Hills Creek Lake near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, held on May 2, 2026. The course is a mostly single track three mile loop with just over 200 feet of elevation gain per loop. The start, finish and main aid station are located at the Sugarbush Pavilion.

Participants may compete in timed formats of three hours, six hours or twelve hours. A twelve hour relay option allows teams of up to four members; smaller teams are permitted. Relay teams must keep the event bib moving between teammates according to their own plan. A prize will be awarded to the first place relay team.

The event is affiliated with the ReVibe Wild Runners program and that program is offered free to youth age 17 and under who register with the club. Runners age 14 and under on race day are eligible for a 50 percent discounted entry fee; this discount does not apply to relay entries.

Camping is available within the state park with options for tents, campers or cabins. Town lodging options are available in Wellsboro and Mansfield. If park campsites are full, Ives Run campground is about nine miles away. Event proceeds recipient for 2026 is yet to be determined; past donations have gone to several nonprofit organizations.

This is a rain or shine event. There are no refunds, no deferrals and no bib transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6hrs
3hrs
12hrs
12 Hours 4 Person Relay
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