Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon

The Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon takes place on mostly unpaved roads (82% dirt, 18% paved) in Rothrock State Forest. The terrain includes uphill, level, and downhill grades, with shaded and open segments and some overlook vistas. The course takes in Whipple Dam State Park, Alan Seeger Natural Area, Penn Roosevelt State Park, Colyer Lake, and Bear Meadows Natural Area. Total Elevation Gain: 5,485 ft.

The race starts and finishes at Tussey Mountain Ski and Family Fun Center, just south of Boalsburg on state route 322.

The 2022 race will be run in the counterclockwise direction. USATF-certified, 50-mile single-loop mostly unpaved course through central Pennsylvania’s scenic Rothrock State Forest during peak foliage season. Ultramarathon: Support vehicle and drop bag options. Stocked, staffed aid stations available to all ultra participants are provided at predetermined locations every 2.9 to 5.6 miles along the course.

The relay consists of 12 pre-determined legs of lengths varying from 2.9 to 5.6 miles. Relay teams select a specific runner rotation order, rotating to the next runner at each transition point, and maintain that exact order through all 12 race legs. All teams must provide ONE team vehicle to transport runners to transition points where the batons are exchanged. Teams of 7 or more must use a single-vehicle.