The Black Hills 100 is a challenging ultramarathon held on the Centennial Trail (Trail #89) in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota. Featuring over 16,000 feet of elevation gain for the 100M event, the race follows an out and back course, beginning and ending in legendary Sturgis, SD. What the Black Hills lack in altitude, they make up for in relentless hills that offer a unique challenge compared to other western ultras.
Course Overview
Surface: Dirt, rocks, single-track trail, double-track ATV trail, as little pavement as possible.
Course: Centennial Trail (Trail #89) and Deerfield Trail (Trail #40)
Elevation Profile: Up. Then down. Then up again. Repeat.
Host Town: Sturgis, South Dakota
Average Late June Weather: High of 79 degrees, low of 53 degrees, chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
Event Schedule
Friday
9:00 AM to 9:50 AM: 100 Mile Check-in – City Park. You MUST check-in on race day so we know for sure you’re on the course!!!
10:00 AM: 100 Mile Start – City Park
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM: 30K/50K/50M Packet Pickup – Sturgis RV Park & Campground. *There will not be a formal pre-race meeting; if you have questions please ask at packet pickup.
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM: 50M/50K Runners, please leave your drop bags at the Sturgis RV Park & Campground. No drop bags for 30K.
Awards Presentations
ALL EVENTS FINISH AT THE STURGIS CITY PARK ADJACENT TO WOODLE FIELD.
THERE IS NO FORMAL AWARDS CEREMONY. AWARDS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT THE FINISH LINE ON SATURDAY AS RUNNERS FINISH AND RESULTS ARE FINALIZED.
Registration Fee
100 Miler Registration
$350.00
Total: $399.36 (incl. taxes & fees)
