Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler

Trail Running covering 50 km to 80.5 km with up to 1,870 m D+ in Boalsburg (Pennsylvania, United States)

LocationBoalsburg, Pennsylvania, United StatesShow on map(40.7756° N, 77.7925° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2000
Elevation gainUp to +1,870 m

Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler is an endurance sporting event in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, US focused on Trail Running. First held in 2000, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Relay.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler (80.47 km, +1,671 m D+), Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler Relais (80.47 km, +1,671 m D+), and Trail 31.07 mi (50 km, +1,870 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tusseymountainback.com).

Official website
Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler in Boalsburg (Work: "2017-05-16 12 33 17 View southwest towards Whitetop Mountain from the Appalachian Trail on Elk Garden Ridge, within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Smyth County, Virginia", Photo: Famartin, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"2017-05-16 12 33 17 View southwest towards Whitetop Mountain from the Appalachian Trail on Elk Garden Ridge, within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Smyth County, Virginia" · Photo: Famartin · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainRelay

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Tussey Mountainback 50 MilerTrail Running80.47 km+1,671 m620 m - 1,322 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler RelaisTrail Running80.47 km+1,671 m623 m - 1,325 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 31.07 miTrail Running50 km+1,870 m626 m - 1,411 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
80.47 km
Elevation gain
+1,671 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,671 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 1,322 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
4.2 % / 7.6 %
Course format
Loop course
80.47 km+1,671 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N204060FS40.7756° N, 77.7925° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,322 m above sea level (+1,671 m D+, -1,671 m D-)

Peak: 1,322 m·at 45.6 km·Ø 4.2 %
620 m854 m1,088 m1,322 m0 km16.1 km32.2 km48.3 km64.4 km80.5 km1,322 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler take place?

Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler takes place in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, US (start area at coordinates 40.7756° N, 77.7925° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler (80.47 km, +1,671 m D+), Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler Relais (80.47 km, +1,671 m D+), and Trail 31.07 mi (50 km, +1,870 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler?

The main competition (Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler over 80.47 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,671 m of elevation gain and -1,671 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,322 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tusseymountainback.com).