* 25th Annual Wilderness 101
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The Wilderness 101 offers two routes. The OG 101 Mile Ultra and a slightly shorter Marathon distance. They both offer a very scenic and challenging backcountry trails and remote fire roads in the Bald Eagle and Rothrock State Forests of PA. The course consists of singletrack, doubletrack, and fire roads with a bit of pavement. We do expect a few changes. The Marathon course is slightly long at 70+ but it without 3 very very large mountains that the Ultra loop has included so with that in mind - it is a FAST 70+ miles. Note start time is now 9 am for Marathon Distance from the Coburn Park. The 101 Mile original start is still 7:00 am. - Marathon 9 am Start.
WE ARE COOKING UP SOME NEW MARATHON COURSE!! We will try to have that finalized by Feb 1st.
- For planning purposes we are going to keep the info below for last years Marathon Course posted.
We will get Marathon Riders drop bags to the aid stations if you check in by Saturday 8:30 am - Stations 3/4/5 only.
2025 Course Maps below - Same routes since 2023. We are using the new Rt. 322 bypass crossing again to Crowfield Rd. and we have to walk 1) the busy area in Poe Paddy at Aid Station #5 and 2) the final bridge before the last tunnel about 1.5 miles before the finish.
2025 FULL Wilderness 101 - Ultra Distance - RIDE WITH GPS — STRAVA MAP
2025 Wilderness 101 K - Marathon Route - RIDE WITH GPS — STRAVA MAP
-- we will add GPX - TCX files to the event email and list a Strava route here too
Coburn Park - The Park opens to our use at 11 am Friday. You may arrive then. Camping is first come first serve. No generators. Tent camping is preferred. - it is not a campground! We do have potable water and portable toilets.
Packet Pickup/ Check IN is at the Park under the small pavilion from 4:20 to 10:00 pm Friday
Entry fee includes a sweet plate of BBQ - or - Veggie Burger at the finish and beverages, 2 nights camping at the Coburn Park, fully stocked aid stations 20 miles apart along the course. Cash to Top 5 Men and Women Overall (Ultra Event). Awards to top finishers in respective classes. Classes for this event will be: Men and Women's Open, Singlespeed, Masters (50+), Tandem, and Clydesdale. Competitor technical t-shirt and participant pint glass. Field limit - don't delay!
Coburn Park hosts registration, race start/finish, post race meal and awards. For local info on State College riding check out the experts in the area at The Bicycle Shop Specialized SHOP, Freezethaw Cycles and The Bike Roost in Boalsburg.
We have a drop system organized where you can arrange to have supplies (lights, gear, food, etc.) left at the aid stations. They must be labeled well and are to be dropped off Friday evening from 5 to 11:00 PM. They cannot be picked up again until Saturday evening. If you are unable to pick up your supplies we can mail them back to you for $30
Participant support - NO - you can NOT follow your "rider" around the course to support. You CAN sign friends/family up to help at an aid station and HELP ALL THE RIDERS!! Our agreement with the DCNR is to minimally impact the Forest and this is paramount. This is the only way we can do our part to limit our footprint and not disrupt the sensitive balance of life and user access during this event weekend. Rider disqualification will result if outside support is noted or reported.