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Trail · 100K

Twisted Branch

· starts 5:00 AM
Ithaca, NY

WSER Qualifier
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Twisted Branch is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Ithaca, New York. The next edition is on Saturday, August 21, 2027, starting at 5:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 12,001 ft (3,658 m); measured from its course file, it's 10,351 ft (3,155 m). It starts at 2,122 ft (647 m) above sea level. Its high point is 2,248 ft (685 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on November 1, 2025. The field is about 125 runners.

There are 13 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in New York. Twisted Branch climbs about 193 ft a mile (37 m per km), flatter than 70% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.

65miDistance
12,001ftClimbing
125runnersField
81°Flow 63°FTypical race day

The course

65miMeasured distance
11Aid stations
10,351ftMeasured climb
11,759ftDescent
2,248ftHigh point
714ftLow point

Questions about Twisted Branch

When is Twisted Branch 2027?

Twisted Branch 2027 is on Saturday, August 21, 2027, starting at 5:00 AM local time.

Where is Twisted Branch?

Twisted Branch is held in Ithaca, New York.

How long is Twisted Branch?

Twisted Branch is 62 miles (100 km); its course file measures 65 miles.

How much elevation gain does Twisted Branch have?

Twisted Branch has 12,001 ft (3,658 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is Twisted Branch a Western States qualifier?

Yes. Twisted Branch 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 Twisted Branch?

Twisted Branch has open registration. Registration opened on November 1, 2025.

What is the weather usually like at Twisted Branch?

Around Twisted Branch's date, the day's high is typically about 81°F (27°C) and the low about 63°F (17°C), averaged over recent years.

How many aid stations does Twisted Branch have?

Twisted Branch's course has 11 aid stations after the start.

Where can I see the Twisted Branch elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Twisted Branch'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 Twisted Branch?

Twisted Branch climbs about 193 ft a mile (37 m per km), flatter than 70% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.

What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in New York?

Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in New York include NYC Trail Mix (November 14, 2026), PPTC Endurance Fest (December 6, 2026) and The Underground Circus 308 (December 19, 2026).

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