Black Hills 100 takes place on Fri, Jun 25, 2027 in Sturgis, United States. The main route is 160.9 km.
- Date
- Fri, Jun 25, 2027
- Start
- Sturgis 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 160.9 km
- Climbing
- 5,114 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Black Hills 100 is a challenging ultramarathon held on the Centennial Trail in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota, featuring relentless rolling hills and significant elevation gain.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Black Hills 100 demands sustained endurance across a 160.9-kilometer trail ultra with 5114 meters of climbing in Sturgis, US.
Ultra Distance Endurance
Covering 160.9 kilometers requires exceptional muscular and aerobic durability to sustain forward motion for an extended duration.
Climbing Volume
Navigating 5114 meters of elevation gain across relentless rolling hills demands significant leg strength and efficient climbing mechanics to manage continuous vertical change.
Given the ultra-distance duration exceeding multiple hours, athletes should target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Black Hills 100 is 44 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base32 weeks · Aug 22, 2026 – Apr 2, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 3, 2027 – May 14, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · May 15, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 18, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 19, 2027 – Jun 25, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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