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21 Nov 2023

Registration for Eastern States 100 for 2024 Announced; Race Changes

Registration for Eastern States 100 for 2024 Announced; Race Changes Registration for Eastern States 100 for 2024 will begin at 6PM EST on Friday, November 24, 2023. The date of the race is on August 10th through the 11th, 2024, beginning at Little Pine State Park at 5AM (same start time, same place as previous races.) The cost remains at $295.00 USD. Eastern States website | Eastern States Online Registration Qualification Standard We no longer require a qualifying race to […]

01 Nov 2023

Proposed PGE Okome Area Gas/Water Pipeline Route

Proposed PGE Okome Area Gas/Water Pipeline Route Pennsylvania General Energy (PGE) is proposing (Chapter 105 permit and Section 401 Water Quality Certification) to construct a gas/water pipeline through one of the more remote and primitive sections of the Mid State Trail between Little Pine State Park and Blackwell. This pipeline will not only have a significant impact on Eastern States 100, but all outdoor recreationists and the water quality in the area. The permit application appeared in the October 7, […]

28 Oct 2023
26 Apr 2023

Race Update (aid station changes) We’re pleased to announce two changes to the race for 2023: First, we’re closing the aid station at Slate Run (the old AS10, at mile 63.9) and moving it a mile downstream to Tomb Flats (mile 62.9). Now, as part of your ES100 grand tour of the Pine Creek watershed, you’ll finally get to dip your feet in Pine Creek. Actually you’ll wade across it (with a safety line and qualified safety personnel on-site) to […]

18 Jul 2022

No parking at AS10 Slate Run!

No parking at AS10 Slate Run! Now—->Park at Tomb Flats Campground (1.5 miles south on PA-144). We will provide a shuttle service back and forth from Tomb Flats to AS10 Slate Run during the entire duration the aid station is open. Thank you Pine Creek Outfitters for providing the shuttle service.

18 Jul 2022

No parking at AS10 Slate Run!

No parking at AS10 Slate Run! Now—->Park at Tomb Flats Campground (1.5 miles south on PA-144). We will provide a shuttle service back and forth from Tomb Flats to AS10 Slate Run during the entire duration the aid station is open. Thank you Pine Creek Outfitters for providing the shuttle service.

31 Jan 2022

Trail Workers Wanted

Hello Eastern State Trail Workers! It’s never too early to start getting ready for course prep! We had some hearty souls last year who put a ton of work into our beautiful course but we all know that many hands make for light work. I’m certainly seeking others to join in and be a part of this super important team for the race! Upcoming work days are being scheduled and if you have interest please reach out directly to me […]

06 Jan 2022

Wait List is Open!

Registration is filled. We have now opened the waitlist.

04 Jan 2022

7 Spots Remain!

We only have 7 spots left before the wait list opens!!! If you’ve been waiting to sign up, now is the time! If you don’t have your qualifier yet, please DO NOT sign up! You can get on the wait list once it opens, but you can’t sign up before you complete your qualifier!

31 Dec 2021

Trail group asks for mitigation in proposed low-fly zone

[Originally published in the Olean Times Herald, by Marcie Schellhammer, December 30, 2021] BRADFORD, Pa. — Another non-profit organization has made its opinion known as to the proposed low-fly zone over the Pennsylvania Wilds. While not coming out against the proposal, the Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance of Port Matilda listed a series of concerns and requested mitigation measures. The proposal, by the Maryland Air National Guard, is for jet pilot training at low altitudes — as low as 100 feet […]