Eastern States 100

Aid Station 1: Ramsey Road

41.32267, -77.33145

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go south on Rt 44 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Dam Run Road. In 3.7 miles at stop sign turn right onto Ramsey Road. In 0.2 miles keep right on Ramsey Road. AS1 in 1.5 miles. Mid State Trail crosses from right to left.

AS 2 Ramsey

41.28438, -77.32455

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, drive south on Rt 44 3.0 miles. Turn right into Ramsey Drive.

AS3 Lower Pine Bottom

41.31504, -77.38434

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, drive 1.0 miles north on Rt 44. Turn left at Lower Pine Bottom Road and up paved driveway.

AS4 Browns Run

41.34319, -77.39922

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, turn right on Rt 414. AS4 is 1.8 miles on the left - a small gravel parking lot.

AS5 Happy Dutchman

41.3493, -77.49102

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right and go 1.9 miles. AS5 is on your right at gated Browns Run Road and Happy Dutchman Camp. Address number is 19570.

AS6 Ritchie Rd

41.36583, -77.55951

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right and go 5.1 miles. Turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto Ritchie Road. AS6 is at gravel parking lot at intersection of Ritchie Rd and Hyner Mountain Road.

AS7 Hyner Run

41.36088, -77.62624

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right and go 5.1 miles. Turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road. Go 4.9 miles and turn right into Hyner Run State Park. AS7 is in 0.3 miles at swimming pool parking.

AS8 Dry Run

41.44071, -77.60971

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Go 10.7 miles and turn left onto Benson Road. Go 0.5 miles, bear left onto Dry Run Road. AS8 in 1.3 miles with driveway on right.

AS9 Big Trail Run (Formerly Halfway House)

41.44491, -77.55694

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right on Rt 44 and go 12.9 miles. Turn right on Trout Run Road and continue 0.6 miles and bear left onto Big Trail Scenic Road. Continue 1.0 mile until vista on your left.

AS10 Tomb Flats

41.45892626979167, -77.51007943210746

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, turn right on Rt 414 and go 13.0 miles and turn left to Tomb Flat Campground.

AS11 Algerines

41.53316, -77.48621

From Slate Run Road and Rt 414, go 10.2 miles north on Rt 414. Turn left onto Gamble Run Road. AS12 in 2.3 miles. This is 0.1 miles past Algerines Lane. Yellow gate on right, sign for Algerines Trail on left.

AS12 Blackwell

From Slate Run Road and Rt 414, go north on Rt 414 for 6.6 miles to the village of Blackwell. AS13 on left in DCNR recreation parking lot.

From Little Pine State Park, take Little Pine Creek Road north 7.9 miles (across historic suspension bridge) to Route 287. Turn left on Rt 287. Go 11.2 miles and turn left onto Rt 414. Go 4.3 miles to the village of Blackwell. AS13 on right in DCNR parking lot.

AS13 SkyTop

41.53229, -77.38792

From Blackwell, go north across one lane bridge and turn right onto Big Run Road. Go 2.9 miles and turn hard right onto Ridge Road. In 1.0 miles at T turn right. In 1.0 miles, straight through two yellow gates to camp.

From Little Pine State Park, go north 7.9 miles. Turn left onto Rt 287. Go 6.5 miles, turn left at Inn 287 onto Oregon Hill Road. Go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Big Run Road. Go 2.1 miles and turn left onto Ridge Road. In 1.0 miles, straight through 2 yellow gates.

AS14 Barrens

41.46148, -77.4153

From intersection of Rt 414 and Rt 287 in Morris, go south on Rt 287 for 11.2 miles. Turn right onto Little Pine Creek Road. Go 0.5 miles (do not cross bridge) and keep right on English Run Road. Go 1.7 miles and bear left onto Silver Springs Road. Go 1.6 miles and bear right on Silver Springs Road. Go 3.9 miles and keep left on Silver Springs Road. Go 2.5 miles and turn right onto Barrens Road. AS16 in 0.5 miles, yellow gate and parking on right.

From Little Pine State Park, go south 1.0 miles to Happy Acres Campground sign, turn right on Boone Road. Follow Boone Road 2.2 miles to T. Turn right on Okome Road. Go 4.6 miles and turn left on Old Post Office Road. Go 0.3 miles and turn right on Silver Springs Road. Go 3.4 miles and turn left on Barrens Road. AS16 in 0.5 miles, yellow gate and parking on right.

AS15 Hackett

41.40887, -77.38308

From Happy Acres resort, turn onto Boone Road past campground and the lodge. Go 2.2 miles turn right onto Okome Road. Go 1.5 miles turn right onto Schoolhouse Road. Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto Hacketts Road. AS17 in 0.8 miles at crossing of Mid State Trail.

If you want to interact directly with runners and have a real impact on their ability to succeed in the race, there's probably no better place for you then at one of our aid stations. If you're an experienced ultra runner who's been on the receiving end of a good aid station, then you know what it takes to do the job well - to anticipate runner's needs, help them solve problems, and get them back out on the trail. We need your expertise (and you might find real joy and fulfillment in giving back). Or if you're new to ultra running, this is a good place to get up-close and personal with it, while learning from other team members and the runners. It's not an easy job - the hours can be long and the weather can be challenging, but the gratitude of the runners and the camaraderie of your team will more than make up for it.

Aid Station 1: Ramsey Road

41.32267, -77.33145

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go south on Rt 44 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Dam Run Road. In 3.7 miles at stop sign turn right onto Ramsey Road. In 0.2 miles keep right on Ramsey Road. AS1 in 1.5 miles. Mid State Trail crosses from right to left.

AS 2 Ramsey

41.28438, -77.32455

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, drive south on Rt 44 3.0 miles. Turn right into Ramsey Drive.

AS3 Lower Pine Bottom

41.31504, -77.38434

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, drive 1.0 miles north on Rt 44. Turn left at Lower Pine Bottom Road and up paved driveway.

AS4 Browns Run

41.34319, -77.39922

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, turn right on Rt 414. AS4 is 1.8 miles on the left - a small gravel parking lot.

AS5 Happy Dutchman

41.3493, -77.49102

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right and go 1.9 miles. AS5 is on your right at gated Browns Run Road and Happy Dutchman Camp. Address number is 19570.

AS6 Ritchie Rd

41.36583, -77.55951

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right and go 5.1 miles. Turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto Ritchie Road. AS6 is at gravel parking lot at intersection of Ritchie Rd and Hyner Mountain Road.

AS7 Hyner Run

41.36088, -77.62624

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right and go 5.1 miles. Turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road. Go 4.9 miles and turn right into Hyner Run State Park. AS7 is in 0.3 miles at swimming pool parking.

AS8 Dry Run

41.44071, -77.60971

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Go 10.7 miles and turn left onto Benson Road. Go 0.5 miles, bear left onto Dry Run Road. AS8 in 1.3 miles with driveway on right.

AS9 Big Trail Run (Formerly Halfway House)

41.44491, -77.55694

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right on Rt 44 and go 12.9 miles. Turn right on Trout Run Road and continue 0.6 miles and bear left onto Big Trail Scenic Road. Continue 1.0 mile until vista on your left.

AS10 Tomb Flats

41.45892626979167, -77.51007943210746

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, turn right on Rt 414 and go 13.0 miles and turn left to Tomb Flat Campground.

AS12 Blackwell

From Slate Run Road and Rt 414, go north on Rt 414 for 6.6 miles to the village of Blackwell. AS13 on left in DCNR recreation parking lot.

From Little Pine State Park, take Little Pine Creek Road north 7.9 miles (across historic suspension bridge) to Route 287. Turn left on Rt 287. Go 11.2 miles and turn left onto Rt 414. Go 4.3 miles to the village of Blackwell. AS13 on right in DCNR parking lot.

AS13 SkyTop

41.53229, -77.38792

From Blackwell, go north across one lane bridge and turn right onto Big Run Road. Go 2.9 miles and turn hard right onto Ridge Road. In 1.0 miles at T turn right. In 1.0 miles, straight through two yellow gates to camp.

From Little Pine State Park, go north 7.9 miles. Turn left onto Rt 287. Go 6.5 miles, turn left at Inn 287 onto Oregon Hill Road. Go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Big Run Road. Go 2.1 miles and turn left onto Ridge Road. In 1.0 miles, straight through 2 yellow gates.

AS14 Barrens

41.46148, -77.4153

From intersection of Rt 414 and Rt 287 in Morris, go south on Rt 287 for 11.2 miles. Turn right onto Little Pine Creek Road. Go 0.5 miles (do not cross bridge) and keep right on English Run Road. Go 1.7 miles and bear left onto Silver Springs Road. Go 1.6 miles and bear right on Silver Springs Road. Go 3.9 miles and keep left on Silver Springs Road. Go 2.5 miles and turn right onto Barrens Road. AS16 in 0.5 miles, yellow gate and parking on right.

From Little Pine State Park, go south 1.0 miles to Happy Acres Campground sign, turn right on Boone Road. Follow Boone Road 2.2 miles to T. Turn right on Okome Road. Go 4.6 miles and turn left on Old Post Office Road. Go 0.3 miles and turn right on Silver Springs Road. Go 3.4 miles and turn left on Barrens Road. AS16 in 0.5 miles, yellow gate and parking on right.

AS15 Hacketts

41.40887, -77.38308

From Happy Acres resort, turn onto Boone Road past campground and the lodge. Go 2.2 miles turn right onto Okome Road. Go 1.5 miles turn right onto Schoolhouse Road. Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto Hacketts Road. AS17 in 0.8 miles at crossing of Mid State Trail.

If you have a strong back and/or a big truck (or van), and don't mind getting a little tired and dirty doing critical behind-the-scenes work, this is the job for you. We'll have you loading and unloading, sorting and stacking, issuing, and hauling aid station supplies, filling water jugs, helping to setup and take down aid stations, shuttling proofers and sweepers around, hauling dropped runners in from remote aid stations, and responding to whatever contingencies arise. If history holds, you'll put up to 200 miles on your vehicle, you'll work hard and long, and you'll sleep well afterwards, knowing that the race couldn't have happened without you. Owners of pickup trucks or very large SUVs preferred.

The entire race course (and beyond!)

Bring order to the chaos... With 16 aid stations, 250 runners, and over 100 volunteers spread over 100+ miles, inevitably "things come up". One station needs more water, another needs food, another needs help with a canopy that won't go up right, and there are 3 runners who have dropped at 3 different stations, plus the proofers need rides, the sweepers need rides... it can get complicated! With travel times of over 30 mintues to some of the stations (and well over an hour edge-to-edge), it's critical that we build smart loads. If you have an organized mind that can make sense of all those calls for help that come in on the radio and translate them into coherent and efficient "missions" for the loggies who are making the trips - we need you!

Race Base, Little Pine State Park

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

Aid Station 1: Ramsey Road

41.32267, -77.33145

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go south on Rt 44 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Dam Run Road. In 3.7 miles at stop sign turn right onto Ramsey Road. In 0.2 miles keep right on Ramsey Road. AS1 in 1.5 miles. Mid State Trail crosses from right to left.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS 2 Ramsey

41.28438, -77.32455

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, drive south on Rt 44 3.0 miles. Turn right into Ramsey Drive.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS3 Lower Pine Bottom

41.31504, -77.38434

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, drive 1.0 miles north on Rt 44. Turn left at Lower Pine Bottom Road and up paved driveway.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS4 Browns Run

41.34319, -77.39922

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, turn right on Rt 414. AS4 is 1.8 miles on the left - a small gravel parking lot.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS5 Happy Dutchman

41.3493, -77.49102

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right and go 1.9 miles. AS5 is on your right at gated Browns Run Road and Happy Dutchman Camp. Address number is 19570.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS6 Ritchie Rd

41.36583, -77.55951

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right and go 5.1 miles. Turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto Ritchie Road. AS6 is at gravel parking lot at intersection of Ritchie Rd and Hyner Mountain Road.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS7 Hyner Run

41.36088, -77.62624

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right and go 5.1 miles. Turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road. Go 4.9 miles and turn right into Hyner Run State Park. AS7 is in 0.3 miles at swimming pool parking.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS8 Dry Run

41.44071, -77.60971

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Go 10.7 miles and turn left onto Benson Road. Go 0.5 miles, bear left onto Dry Run Road. AS8 in 1.3 miles with driveway on right.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS9 Big Trail Run (Formerly Halfway House)

41.44491, -77.55694

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, and turn left on Rt 44. Take Rt 44 north to Haneyville (intersection of Rt 664). Turn right on Rt 44 and go 12.9 miles. Turn right on Trout Run Road and continue 0.6 miles and bear left onto Big Trail Scenic Road. Continue 1.0 mile until vista on your left.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS10 Tomb Flats

41.45892626979167, -77.51007943210746

From intersection of Little Pine Creek Road and Rt 44 in Waterville, go north 1.7 miles, turn right on Rt 414 and go 13.0 miles and turn left to Tomb Flat Campground.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS11 Algerines

41.53316, -77.48621

From Slate Run Road and Rt 414, go 10.2 miles north on Rt 414. Turn left onto Gamble Run Road. AS12 in 2.3 miles. This is 0.1 miles past Algerines Lane. Yellow gate on right, sign for Algerines Trail on left.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS12 Blackwell

From Slate Run Road and Rt 414, go north on Rt 414 for 6.6 miles to the village of Blackwell. AS13 on left in DCNR recreation parking lot.

From Little Pine State Park, take Little Pine Creek Road north 7.9 miles (across historic suspension bridge) to Route 287. Turn left on Rt 287. Go 11.2 miles and turn left onto Rt 414. Go 4.3 miles to the village of Blackwell. AS13 on right in DCNR parking lot.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS13 SkyTop

41.53229, -77.38792

From Blackwell, go north across one lane bridge and turn right onto Big Run Road. Go 2.9 miles and turn hard right onto Ridge Road. In 1.0 miles at T turn right. In 1.0 miles, straight through two yellow gates to camp.

From Little Pine State Park, go north 7.9 miles. Turn left onto Rt 287. Go 6.5 miles, turn left at Inn 287 onto Oregon Hill Road. Go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Big Run Road. Go 2.1 miles and turn left onto Ridge Road. In 1.0 miles, straight through 2 yellow gates.

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS14 Barrens

41.46148, -77.4153

From intersection of Rt 414 and Rt 287 in Morris, go south on Rt 287 for 11.2 miles. Turn right onto Little Pine Creek Road. Go 0.5 miles (do not cross bridge) and keep right on English Run Road. Go 1.7 miles and bear left onto Silver Springs Road. Go 1.6 miles and bear right on Silver Springs Road. Go 3.9 miles and keep left on Silver Springs Road. Go 2.5 miles and turn right onto Barrens Road. AS16 in 0.5 miles, yellow gate and parking on right.

From Little Pine State Park, go south 1.0 miles to Happy Acres Campground sign, turn right on Boone Road. Follow Boone Road 2.2 miles to T. Turn right on Okome Road. Go 4.6 miles and turn left on Old Post Office Road. Go 0.3 miles and turn right on Silver Springs Road. Go 3.4 miles and turn left on Barrens Road. AS16 in 0.5 miles, yellow gate and parking on right.

Little Pine State Park

Eastern States is a remote and mountainous area with minimal cell phone coverage, so we rely on the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Communications Service, led by Travis Best, to maintain communications across the race course. If you're a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer on one of our Ham teams at an aid station, please contact us and we'll connect you with Travis.

AS15 Hacketts

41.40887, -77.38308

From Happy Acres resort, turn onto Boone Road past campground and the lodge. Go 2.2 miles turn right onto Okome Road. Go 1.5 miles turn right onto Schoolhouse Road. Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto Hacketts Road. AS17 in 0.8 miles at crossing of Mid State Trail.

Are you completely flexible, a "surprise me" person who's willing to step into whatever gap appears? If so, volunteer here (and if you have some preferences or parameters, tell us in the questions that follow in the volunteer form).

The Admin Team keeps the whole operation in order and moving smoothly forward. They sign people in (and give them their goody-bags) on Friday evening and Saturday morning, help with the finish line, keep the campfire burning warm and bright... basically they do it all, and then some, and if this sounds like your thing, they need your help.

GUIDE TO TIME-SLOTS:
Friday 3:00-7:00pm = Packet Pickup
Saturday 3:30-5:00am = Race Check In
Sunday 5:00am-11:00am = Finish Line 1st shift
Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm = Finish Line 2nd shift

Race Base, Little Pine State Park

This job is just what you'd think: help us setup the whole show at Race Base on Friday afternoon - the banners, the start/finish line, all those canopies and tables, the sound system, the food and the fire and everything else that makes this both a well-oiled machine and a party at the same time. Then help us take it all back down and pack it up on Sunday evening - good times to be had by all!

Race Base, Little Pine State Park

From breakfast, to lunch, to dinner, finish-line food is served all day! If you have skills, volunteer for a shift and join the team!

Race Base, Little Pine State Park

Help the helpers! The Volunteer Support Team mans the Volunteer HQ, helping to get volunteers linked with their teams, answering their questions, and helping make the whole volunteer system flow smoothly

Race Base, Little Pine State Park

Run a section of the race route behind the final race participant to make sure they make it to the next aid station, and give us hands-on assurance that the course is clear of runners behind you. If you are an experienced trail runner with the patient and supportive demeanor to keep that last person moving, and who can deal with any runner issues that arise on the trail between aid stations (including providing basic first aid, if needed), you're the right person for this job. You'll have a radio and an emergency kit, and we'll expect you to stay in visual contact with the last runner.

GUIDE TO TIME-SLOTS:
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Run a section of the race route on race morning ahead of the lead runners to ensure that markers are in place and the trail is clear. If you are a strong and experienced trail runner who can get out early, stay in front of the lead runners, and who is familiar enough with the course to recognize and fix any problems you encounter, you're ideal for this job. You'll carry marking ribbon and a map, and you'll be the final link in our course preparation process - insurance against last-minute course disasters.

GUIDE TO TIME-SLOTS:
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The race isn't really over until the last flag is pulled and the last accidentally-dropped top of a gel pack is picked up from the trail. This is a great opportunity to get out on the race course on Sunday while it's still marked, and see the beauty of the area without the pressure of racing. You'll be removing all the race markers and any debris (our runners are ultra-conscientious, but not perfect), making it look like it never happened. Available segments range in length from 5.9 to 14.2 miles (and if you want a longer run, you can sign up for multiple sections).

Pennsylvania winters, violent spring thunderstorms, the regenerative power of the forest itself - it's all hard on the trails, and we have a lot of trails to take care of. We start clearing things in the spring, but our most concentrated efforts are in the two weeks before the race - if you have a day or part of a day to spend in the woods then, we can sure use your help with pruning, sawing, general clean-up, and trail maintenance tasks. We have plenty of tools - just let us know when you're available. (It's a wonderful way to spend a day!)

If you (or your organization) are willing to make a LONG-TERM COMMITMENT to caring for a favorite section of trail - keeping it clean and clear and well-maintained - we'd love to make you a Trail Steward. Volunteer here and our Trail Boss will contact you with details about our Stewardship program, and what sections of the course are available.

Race Base, Little Pine State Park

If you're a certified medical professional - physician, physician assistant, nurse, paramedic, podiatrist, physical or occupational therapist, etc. - we need you! Ultra runners are generally a healthy bunch, but this is a tough race on difficult terrain, and things happen. Whether you work at an aid station or at race base, you'll assess medical situations, provide athletic medical support to help keep runners moving onward, and help them recover when they are done. And if there's an emergency, you'll be there to provide immediate support/triage, and communicate with EMS as needed.

Race Base and each Aid Station

Race Base, Little Pine State Park

AS2 Ramsey

AS3 Lower Pine Bottom

AS4 Browns Run

AS5 Happy Dutchman

AS6 Ritchie Rd

AS7 Hyner Run

AS8 Dry Run

AS9 Big Trail (formally Halfway House)

AS10 Tomb Flats

AS11

AS12 Blackwell

AS13 SkyTop

AS14 Barrens

AS15 Hackett

41.40887, -77.38308

From Happy Acres resort, turn onto Boone Road past campground and the lodge. Go 2.2 miles turn right onto Okome Road. Go 1.5 miles turn right onto Schoolhouse Road. Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto Hacketts Road. AS17 in 0.8 miles at crossing of Mid State Trail.

Assist the volunteer team during the event