Sat, Aug 8, 2026

Eastern States 100

Waterville, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

100 Miles

About the Eastern States 100

The course circles Pine Creek Gorge through some of the roughest trail in Pennsylvania. Rocky climbs and steep descents repeat the whole way around, with single track giving way to old logging roads and abandoned quarries. Named trails like the Black Forest and the West Rim carry the route past canyon views, waterfalls, and forest that sees very little traffic. Rattlesnakes and bears are real possibilities.

The tiny village of Blackwell sits at one end of the loop, with a historic hotel bar and a small convenience store. Ramsey, at the other end, is barely a settlement. Aid stations are well stocked, because there is almost nothing else out there. A prior trail ultramarathon finish is required to enter, and the organizers enforce that standard without exceptions.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

100 Miles · 2025 results

133finishers

22:30:28winner

32:52:36median

35:56:52cutoff

Top 3: Michael Busada (22:30:28) · Alec Cline (23:16:36) · Gabriel Batdorf (23:16:58)

The Eastern States 100 has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

100 Miles8/8/2026 05:00$295

PACER8/8/2026 05:00Free

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Common Questions About the Eastern States 100

Will I finish last at the Eastern States 100?

Almost certainly not. Half the 100 Miles field finished slower than 32:52:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 35:56:52, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Eastern States 100 a good first 100 Miles?

It is a small race (133 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 100 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Eastern States 100?

The 100 Miles winner ran 22:30:28 while the median finisher took 32:52:36. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.