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Dear Runners, We want to take a moment to remind everyone that the Eastern States 100 is an incredibly demanding race — one that requires a high level of preparation, experience, and respect for the trail.In October 2023, the Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance made the decision to remove the qualification standard of completing a 50-mile race for entry. Here’s who’s registered based on a random sample (100 runners) of this year’s registrations: 48% of participants would not have qualified under our previous standards. […]

We know many of you are wondering what we’re planning for those who registered for the Eastern States 100 2024, only to have your long-awaited plans upended by Tropical Storm Debby. We apologize for the delay in providing an update. We needed time to ensure all invoices and outstanding payments were settled; finalize our profit and loss statements, not just for Eastern States 100, but for our other events as well; and make sure everyone on our race team and […]

SCHEDULE PRE-RACE: Tuesday, August 6th7:00pm: Online Race Briefing and Q&A.* – On our ESTEA Facebook page and YouTube. Link in the pre-race email and shared on Facebook, Instagram. Can’t watch live? – Video will also be posted on our Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance Facebook page and website. RACE WEEKEND: Saturday and Sunday, August 10th and 11th Friday, August 9th5:00-8:00pm: Race bibs and swag bags****All runners must check in with picture ID to receive their bibs/swag and also must check in […]

Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance Teams Up with Purple Lizard Maps to Launch The PA Triple Crown Map [State College, PA – April 18, 2024] – The Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance is excited to announce its collaboration with Purple Lizard Maps to unveil The PA Triple Crown map. These meticulously crafted 24×36-inch maps, printed on waterproof paper, embody the renowned quality and detail synonymous with Purple Lizard. Featuring all three courses in the PA Triple Crown series—the Hyner Trail Challenge 50K, […]

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, […]

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 […]