Laurel Highlands Ultra

The Laurel Highlands Ultra takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, at Laurel Ridge State Park. This event features the 70.5 mile individual race, 70.5 mile relay, 50K, and 50K relay — marking the forty-seventh consecutive running of the 70.5 mile race and the twenty-first running of the 50K.

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

• Registration Deadline: Closes Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
• 70 Miler Capacity: 210 spots available. Three separate registration opportunities of 70 spots each. Dates and times on website.
• 50K & Relays Capacity: 250 spots for 50K. 15 team spots each for 70 Mile Relay and 50K Relay. Registrations open same date as first 70M registration date — remain open until filled.
• Course Format: All races are point-to-point.
• 70.5 Mile Course: Runs entire length of Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail from Ohiopyle, PA, to Rt 56 in Seward, PA.
• 50K Course: Finishes at approximately mile 31 near intersection of Route 31.
• Race Directors: Dann and Jim.
• Entry Adjustments: Entry numbers may alter based on Race Director concerns or deferrals (covid, smoke, flooding, etc.).
• Website: Full entry information at Laurel Ultra Website.

Land Acknowledgement & Inclusivity:

• The race acknowledges that the land on which the Laurel Highlands Ultra runs is the original homelands of the Monongahela, Shawnee, and other nomadic nations.
• Organizers acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory.
• Honor and respect offered to the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land.
• Laurel Highlands welcomes racers of every race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, or disability.

Race History & Atmosphere:

• Event History: 47th consecutive running of the 70.5 mile race (dating back to 1980). 21st running of the 50K.
• Results Archive: Available from 1980 to present — one of the oldest continuously running ultras in the US.
• Scenic Setting: Laurel Ridge State Park and the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail offer classic Pennsylvania trail running.
• Top Performances: Course records include Courtney Campbell (10:43:34 for men, 1988) and multiple top finishes across decades.
• Community: Long-standing ultra tradition with dedicated runners, relay teams, and volunteers.
• Relay Options: Team participation available for both 70.5 mile and 50K distances.
• Landscape: Point-to-point course through the Laurel Highlands region of western Pennsylvania.

The Laurel Highlands Ultra on June 13, 2026, in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, is a 47-year-old ultra tradition — point-to-point on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail with 70.5 mile, 50K, and relay options, welcoming all runners with respect for the land's Indigenous heritage.