Black Hills 100 Course Profile

Sturgis, SD, South Dakota

• Distance: 100 miles
• Elevation Gain: 16,000 ft
• Elevation Loss: 16,000 ft
• High Point: 5,800 ft
• Low Point: 3,600 ft
• Time Limit: 30 hours
• Month: June
• Finisher Rate: ~55%

A point-to-point 100-miler through the Black Hills National Forest on the Centennial Trail in South Dakota. The course passes through ponderosa pine forests, granite spires, and mountain meadows with views of the Cathedral Spires and Harney Peak area.

Aid Stations

Name	Mile	Elevation	Crew Access	Drop Bag	Cutoff
Alkali Creek	18	4,200 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Elk Creek	35	5,000 ft	Yes	Yes	13:00
Pilot Knob	55	5,400 ft	Yes	Yes	19:00
Mount Rushmore	72	4,800 ft	Yes	Yes	24:00
Crazy Horse	88	4,200 ft	Yes	No	—

Course Segments

Segment	Miles	Terrain	Difficulty	Notes
Sturgis to Alkali Creek	0–18	climb	moderate	Climb into the Black Hills. Ponderosa forests.
Alkali Creek to Pilot Knob	18–55	mixed	hard	Heart of the Black Hills. Granite terrain.
Pilot Knob to Mount Rushmore	55–72	rolling	hard	High country running. Mountain meadows.
Mount Rushmore to Finish	72–100	descent	hard	Long descent. Push to the finish.

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