Eastern States
· starts 5:00 AM
Pine Grove, PA
Eastern States is a trail race of 100 miles (161 km) in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. The next edition is on Saturday, August 14, 2027, starting at 5:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 21,000 ft (6,401 m); measured from its course file, it's 22,352 ft (6,813 m). It starts at 760 ft (232 m) above sea level. Its high point is 2,135 ft (651 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Preferred Qualifying Race for the Badwater 135 and a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on October 1, 2025. The field is about 200 runners.
There are 4 other upcoming 100-mile races in Pennsylvania. Eastern States climbs about 210 ft a mile (40 m per km), near the middle of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Eastern States
When is Eastern States 2027?
Eastern States 2027 is on Saturday, August 14, 2027, starting at 5:00 AM local time.
Where is Eastern States?
Eastern States is held in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
How long is Eastern States?
Eastern States is 100 miles (161 km); its course file measures 103 miles.
How much elevation gain does Eastern States have?
Eastern States has 21,000 ft (6,401 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Eastern States a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Eastern States is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Eastern States?
Eastern States has open registration. Registration opened on October 1, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Eastern States?
Around Eastern States's date, the day's high is typically about 81°F (27°C) and the low about 64°F (18°C), averaged over recent years.
How many aid stations does Eastern States have?
Eastern States's course has 15 aid stations after the start.
Where can I see the Eastern States elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Eastern States's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Eastern States?
Eastern States climbs about 210 ft a mile (40 m per km), near the middle of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
What other 100-mile races are there in Pennsylvania?
Other upcoming 100-mile races in Pennsylvania include Rabid Raccoon (June 5, 2027), Pine Creek Challenge (September 11, 2027) and Export 100 Trail Run (October 2027, date TBD).
Other races in Pennsylvania
- Rabid Raccoon 100 Mile · Jun 5, 2027
- The Philly 10K 10K · Aug 2027, TBD
- Pine Creek Challenge 100 Miler · Sep 11, 2027
- Export 100 Trail Run 100 Miler · Oct 2027, TBD
- The Wicked Windstone 100 Miler · Oct 2027, TBD
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