Naples, New York · Trail
Official site ↗Twisted Branch 100K
A point-to-point 100K on the Bristol Hills Trail in New York's Finger Lakes: about 10,000 feet of climbing on secluded singletrack, run each August with a 4 a.m. start.
Distances
- Distance
- 100 km (62 mi)
- Vert gain
- 10,000 ft (3,000 m)
- Cutoff
- 20 hr
WSER 2027 qualifier (sub-20:00)
| Distance | Vert gain | Cutoff | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 km (62 mi) | 10,000 ft (3,000 m) | 20 hr | WSER 2027 qualifier (sub-20:00) |
About
The Twisted Branch 100K runs point to point along the Bristol Hills Branch of the Finger Lakes Trail, starting before dawn at Gannett Hill near Naples and winding south through the state forests, wildlife management areas, and private land of the Finger Lakes region. It is roughly 90 percent secluded singletrack with about 10,000 feet of climbing, which is a lot for a 100K, and the race leans into its old-school, low-key character.
First run in 2015, it starts at 4:00 a.m. and holds a 20-hour cutoff. The field is small, the top finishers earn prize money, and a finish counts as a Western States 100 qualifier.
Course
A point-to-point 100K along the Bristol Hills Branch of the Finger Lakes Trail, starting at Gannett Hill near Naples: about 10,000 feet of climbing, roughly 90 percent secluded singletrack through state forests and wildlife management areas. The race starts at 4:00 a.m. and holds a 20-hour cutoff.
How to register
Registration is on UltraSignup, with the field capped near 250 runners. The top finishers earn prize money.