Hills Creek Endurance Challenge

Event overview

The Hills Creek Endurance Challenge is scheduled for May 2, 2026 at Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro, PA (111 Spillway Rd). The event offers time-based race options rather than fixed distances.

• 3 hours
• 6 hours
• 12 hours
• 12-Hour 4 Person Relay

Registration opens January 1, 2026. Registration was extended to April 26 at 11:59 p.m. for a second wave; shirts are not guaranteed for that wave.

Course and format

Runners complete a roughly 3 mile loop around Hills Creek Lake that is mostly single-track trail. The loop has just over 200 ft of elevation gain per lap. The start/finish area and the aid station are located at the Sugarbush Pavilion. Participants may complete as many laps as they can within their chosen time limit.

The 12-hour relay allows teams of up to four people; smaller teams may compete. Teams are responsible for managing their own exchanges and must keep the bib moving. A prize will be awarded to the first-place relay team.

Additional information

The event is rain or shine. There are no refunds, deferrals, or bib transfers. Camping is available within the park; nearby lodging options include Wellsboro and Mansfield. If park campgrounds are full, Ives Run is mentioned as an alternative about 9 miles away. The event is associated with the ReVibe Wild Runners program, which is offered free to kids 17 and under. A 50% entry discount applies to runners 14 and under (not valid for relays) using the code provided at registration. Proceeds recipient for 2025 has not been determined; past donations have gone to several charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.