Lucifer's Crossing
Jun 6, 2027Ithaca, NYHalf Marathon, 6.66 mi +1
Also a 5K, 90 mi from Eastern States: Blackout, registration open
At a glance
- Last held
- Jun 11–14, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in June.
- Location
- Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 3 mi
- Aid stations
- 15, 4 with crew access
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A 103-mile single-loop trail race (98% single/double-track) in the Wilds region of the Allegheny Plateau in north-central Pennsylvania. The race circumnavigates a portion of the Pine Creek watershed with over 20,000 feet of climbing.
Key dates
Registration opens
Oct 1, 2025
Race day
Jun 11, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$295
Registration Fee
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Aid stations
15| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AS1 Ramsey Road Water-only aid station | 5.80 miles | -- | water | ||
AS2 Ramsey | 11.30 miles | -- | -- | ||
AS3 Lower Pine Bottom | 17.80 miles | -- | -- | ||
AS4 Browns Run | 25.80 miles | -- | -- | ||
AS5 Happy Dutchman Offers vegan and gluten-free options | 31.60 miles | -- | PierogiesGrilled cheeseNutella wrapsPB&J+19 | ||
AS6 Ritchie Road Offers vegan and gluten-free options | 38.50 miles | -- | Vegan grilled cheeseHash brown pattiesPB&JGF grilled cheese+18 | ||
AS7 Hyner Run Pacers permitted starting at this station | 43.20 miles | -- | -- | ||
AS8 Dry Run Offers GF, vegan options. Tequila upon request | 51.20 miles | -- | QuesadillasSweet Potato Black Bean QuesadillasGrilled CheesePB and J+17 | ||
AS9 Big Trail Vegan selections included | 56.60 miles | -- | Perogiesmashed potatoesfrench toast sticksramen+6 | ||
AS10 Tomb Flats Pacers can join or conclude assistance at this station | 62.90 miles | -- | -- | ||
AS11 Cedar Run Offers vegan and gluten free options | 72.70 miles | -- | baconpierogigrilled pizzaFireball | ||
AS12 Blackwell Pacers can join or conclude assistance at this station | 80.50 miles | -- | -- | ||
AS13 Sky Top | 85.00 miles | -- | World-famous pancakeshomemade chicken soupSwedish fishsnacks+1 | ||
AS14 Barrens | 93.10 miles | -- | -- | ||
AS15 Hackett All the snacks available | 99.30 miles | -- | BaconBrothBlack bean quesadillasFrench toast sticks+2 |
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