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
Saturday
4:00 AM: 50 Mile Bus Leaves Woodle Field parking lot, adjacent to City Park.
5:00 AM to 5:50 AM: 50 Mile Check-in – Silver City Community Hall
6:00 AM: 50 Mile Start – Silver City Community Hall
6:00 AM: 50K Bus Leaves Woodle Field parking long, adjacent to City Park.
7:00 AM to 7:50 AM: 50K Check-in – Dalton Lake Road
8:00 AM: 50K Start – Dalton Lake Road
8:00 AM: 30K Bus Leaves Woodle Field parking lot, adjacent to City Park.
8:00 AM to 8:50 AM: 30K Check-in – Runkle Road (Half mile before Elk Creek trailhead)
9:00 AM: 30K Start – Runkle Road (Half mile before Elk Creek trailhead)
12:00 PM to 8:00PM: Food, beer, finish line festivities – Sturgis City Park
8:00 PM: Final Cutoff for All Events
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
50 Miler Registration
$170.00
Total: $195.77 (incl. taxes & fees)
50K Registration
$150.00
Total: $173.15 (incl. taxes & fees)
30K Registration
$130.00
Total: $150.53 (incl. taxes & fees)
