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Black Hills 100

The Black Hills 100, produced by Lean Horse Productions, is South Dakotas second ultra marathon. The event will include three trail races; a 100 mile, 50 mile and 100k. The races will be run on a portion of the Centennial Trail, a 111 mile ribbon of singletrack traversing the Black Hills of South Dakota.

When: June
(This trail race takes place in June each year. Visit race website link below for details.)

Location: South Dakota, United States
Geographic Area: Black Hills
Nearby City: Sturgis

Event 1:
Race Length: 100 miles (160.9 km)
Elevation Gain: 16,231 feet (+162 ft/mi)
Elevation Loss: 16,231 feet (-162 ft/mi)
High Point: 5,430 feet
Low Point: 3,323 feet
90% dirt trails, 10% dirt roads, 0% paved
Event 2:
Race Length: 100 km (62.1 mi)
Elevation Gain: 10,831 feet (+174 ft/mi)
Elevation Loss: 10,831 feet (-174 ft/mi)
High Point: 5,200 feet
Low Point: 3,323 feet
90% dirt trails, 10% dirt roads, 0% paved
Event 3:
Race Length: 50 miles (80.5 km)
Elevation Gain: 9,051 feet (+181 ft/mi)
Elevation Loss: 9,051 feet (-181 ft/mi)
High Point: 5,200 feet
Low Point: 3,323 feet
90% dirt trails, 10% dirt roads, 0% paved
Additional Information

Website URL: http://www.blackhiills100.com (opens new window)
Race Director: blackhillsultra
Phone: (605) 641-3534

Details
All three races will start in Sturgis at Woodle Field/Track, and proceed 1.3 miles on the city bike path before connecting with the Centennial Trail. From the Ft. Meade TH, runners will follow the trail south and begin their climb into the Black Hills, eventually reaching their respective turnaround points at TBD (50M) Dalton Lake TH (100K) and Rapid Creek TH (100M) and then returning to finish at Woodle Field/Track. There will be 6 major aid stations on the out and back course located at the following trailheads; Alkali Creek, Elk Creek, Dalton Lake, Nemo, Pilots Knob and Rapid Creek. For detailed course info, I.e. maps, elevation profiles, and videos please visit the website above.

 


 

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Submitted On: 1/21/2011
By: blackhillsultra (Race Director)

 

 

South Dakota Trail Races:
Alkali Creek Trail Race | Black Hills 100 | Black Hills Trail Series - Mystic Mountain Trail Run | Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon | Dino Trail Run - Black Hills Trail Series | Fat Tire Trail Challenge - Black Hills Trail Series