Ultra Running Hub North Bend, PA, United States · Sunday, October 4, 2026
Black Forest 100k Ultra Race
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 62 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100km | 47 | Francis Daley · 14:12:04 | Emily Fisk · 14:53:37 |
| 2024 | 100km | 48 | Jesse Irwin · 12:57:03 | Emily Fisk · 15:50:23 |
| 2023 | 100km | 56 | Michael Hiestand · 12:59:12 | Justyna Wilson · 14:13:21 |
| 2022 | 100km | 39 | Eric Kosek · 12:57:19 | Rhoda Smoker · 14:33:50 |
| 2021 | 100km | 39 | Aaron Clineman · 13:17:25 | Julie Pentico · 16:22:17 |
| 2020 | 100km | 26 | Anthony Wallick · 13:39:10 | Kathleen Cusick · 15:30:09 |
| 2019 | 100km | 27 | Jonathan Scovell · 14:31:00 | Rhoda Smoker · 15:42:00 |
| 2018 | 100km | 9 | Alexander Papadopoulos · 15:46:09 | Rhoda Smoker · 15:40:04 |
The field has held steady: 48 in 2024, 47 in 2025. 28% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 100 km of trail with 4,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 19 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Black Forest 100k Ultra Race in North Bend, PA, is a trail race with 4100m of elevation gain over 100km, making it a demanding course with 41m of climb per kilometer. With 8 editions run since 2018, it has a field size larger than 58% of 315 peer 100k races.
The 19-hour time limit translates to a cutoff pace of 11.4 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 30% of 211 peer 100k races. This leaves less margin for error than most races of this distance. The course covers remote wilderness in the Sproul and Tiadaghton State Forests, with one small community crossing.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.