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Eastern States 100 race video

Eastern States 100

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USAug 14, 2027100M
YouTube · Bouncing Soles
Race date in 309 days
Aug 14, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Waterville · 100M
Entry fee
$295Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenThu, October 1, 2026 ~ Thu, August 5, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Eastern States 100 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The 103-mile course includes 20,000 feet of elevation gain.

The finish rate is about 49 percent.

The race starts in Waterville, Pennsylvania, at 5am.

Course has aid station fifteen aid stations, and the race does not provide disposable cups.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Eastern States 100 runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
philipkperkinsRan in 2026 · Finish time 34:47:47
“I ended up basically walking it in the last 10 miles.”

At Eastern States 100, a fast start and high humidity hurt, but conversation with other runners kept the runner moving. Damaged feet forced them to walk almost all of the final 10 miles, finishing in 34 hours 47 minutes 47 seconds.

Read the original on Chasing 10K
David
“Crossing the finish line was simply unforgettable.”

At Eastern States 100, steep rocky descents damaged the runner's feet, while heavy nighttime rain and sleepiness added to the struggle. Repeated foot treatment helped them keep going and cross the finish.

Read the original on Every other mile

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

Bouncing Soles · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Eastern States 100 — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Eastern States 100 course map and elevation

The 100M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 05:00
Time limit36 hours
EventStartTime limit
Ultra160.9km05:0036h
START

4205 Little Pine Creek Road, Waterville, PA

Start · Google Maps
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Start line is at 4205 Little Pine Creek Road in Waterville,

with the start at 5:00 a.m. The first aid station, at mile 5.8, is Ramsey Road and offers water only.

The second aid station is Bonnell Flats at mile 11.6.

It was originally called Ramsey,

but was renamed after being moved across the bridge and 0.5 miles down the Pine Creek Rail Trail to the Bonnell Flats Campground.

The change was made at the request of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Cummings Township to reduce congestion and improve the safety of runners and volunteers.

There are five aid station where you can meet your crew and access drop bags: Lower Pine Bottom at mile 17.8, Heiner Run at mile 43.2, Tomb Flats at mile 62.9, Blackwell at mile 80.5, and Barrens at mile 93.1.

Brown's Run, Happy Dutchman, Ritchie Road, Dry Run, Big Trail, Cedar Run, and Sky Top lie between them, and the final aid station is Hackett at mile 99.3.

Aid station distances were calculated from wheel measurements, GPX files, and data from CalTopo and Strava, while elevation figures follow Ultra pacer.

Typical race-season temperature: around 19°C (67°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Eastern States 100 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit — car access only
  • IC cardWaterville is a rural Pennsylvania venue with no relevant transit card system; the Eastern States 100 is a…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — car access only

Venue address is 4205 Little Pine Creek Road, Waterville, PA 17776, a remote trailhead deep in the Pennsylvania Wilds/Tiadaghton State Forest area. No public transit serves this location.

Date confirmed as Aug 8, 2026 (5:00 AM start) via ultrarunning.com, findarace, and racemob listings, matching source date 2026-08-08.

Map

Getting to the finish

No public transit — car access only

Single-loop 103-mile course finishes at the same remote trailhead as the start.

Map

Start shuttle

None mentioned.

IC card

Waterville is a rural Pennsylvania venue with no relevant transit card system; the Eastern States 100 is a car-access trail race, so runners should plan on driving, with cash/card accepted for any parking.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 2026 race starts at 5:00 a.m. on August 8.

Entry fee is $295 for the supported class, which allows crews and pacer.

Online registration closes at noon on July 30 (U.S. Eastern Time), and the waitlist will also be temporarily frozen at that time.

This race does not provide disposable cups.

Bring your own reusable cup for use at aid station.

Aid station offer water, Tailwind hydration and energy drink, ginger ale, and cola, while soup and hot coffee are added at later aid station.

Food varies by aid station and includes salty foods such as crackers, pretzels, and potato chips;

oranges, bananas, and melon; potatoes, cookies, candy, sandwiches, and more.

Vegetarian options are generally available, but not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Ibuprofen and Naprosyn are not provided at aid station.

The organizers say that heavy use or use under strenuous conditions can lead to kidney problems;

runners who need them must bring their own and use them at their own responsibility.

Crews and spectators may not enter areas other than the designated crew-access aid station.

The organizers specify that this is a condition of permission, not merely a recommendation.

Mobile phone coverage is unavailable for a substantial portion of course, making app-based tracking impossible.

Instead, volunteers transmit the time when a runner passes aid station, and the tracking page is updated every 10 minutes.

Times are local to Waterville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Where runners eat in Waterville

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapSeeing Waterville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Waterville.

Total cost and budget for Eastern States 100

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Eastern States 100

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Waterville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Eastern States 100

FAQ
When does Eastern States 100 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, August 14, 2027 in Waterville, PA, United States.

How much is the Eastern States 100 2027 entry fee?

From $295, depending on the event and registration period.

What is the time limit for Eastern States 100 2027?

36 hours. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Eastern States 100 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Eastern States 100 2027 start?

The race starts at 05:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Eastern States 100 2027 start?

4205 Little Pine Creek Road, Waterville, PA. (From the 2026 edition)

When does registration for Eastern States 100 2027 open?

Registration runs from Thu, October 1, 2026 to Thu, August 5, 2027.

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