Events

The Long Run!

Rabid Raccoon 100 Mile

03/18 - 03/19 4:00AM EDT - 4:00PM EDT 5 Loops, 100 Miles, Custom Crafted Belt Buckle, Premium Moisture-Wicking Long Sleeve Performance Shirt, Badass Prizes, and Aid to Get You to the Finish!
Open to ages 18+.
Only 62 Miles!

Rabid Raccoon 100k

03/18 - 03/19 7:00AM EDT - 4:00PM EDT 3 Loops, 62 Miles, Custom Crafted Belt Buckle, Premium Moisture-Wicking Long Sleeve Performance Shirt, Badass Prizes, and Aid to Get You to the Finish!
Open to ages 18+.
The Fun Run!

Rabid Raccoon 20 Mile

03/18 8:00AM EDT - 4:00PM EDT 1 Loop, 20 Miles, Custom Crafted Finisher Medal, Premium Moisture-Wicking Long Sleeve Performance Shirt, Badass Prizes, and Aid to Get You to the Finish!
Open to ages 15+.
A Midnight Adventure!

Rabid Raccoon MIDNIGHT 20 Mile

03/19 12:00AM EDT - 4:00PM EDT 1 Loop, 20 Miles, Custom Crafted Finisher Medal, Premium Moisture-Wicking Long Sleeve Performance Shirt, Badass Prizes, and Aid to Get You to the Finish!
Open to ages 18+.
Get Trashed!

Trash Panda Double

03/18 - 03/19 8:00AM EDT - 4:00PM EDT Are you feelin' trashy? If so, do the dirty double. The morning 20 miler combined with the Midnight 20 miler! Earn the exclusive trash panda finisher medal!
The Power of 2...or 5!

Rabid Raccoon 100 Mile Relay

03/18 - 03/19 7:00AM EDT - 4:00PM EDT (*Above Pricing: Per Person) 100 Miles, Work Together to Conquer the Distance! Custom Crafted Finisher Medal, Premium Moisture-Wicking Long Sleeve Performance Shirt, Badass Prizes, and Aid to Get You to the Finish!
Open to ages 15+.
Help a Friend!

Pacer (100 mile only)

03/18 - 03/19 8:00AM EDT - 4:00PM EDT
Open to ages 18+.

Place

Raccoon Creek State Park Beach
Hookstown, PA US 15026

Visit Beaver County Rabid Raccoon 100

Description

The Visit Beaver County Rabid Raccoon 100 takes place in Raccoon Creek State Park, one of Pennsylvania's largest state parks! Winding through the woods, this course will take you on single track trails that travel over hills, across streams, and around Raccoon Lake. This is an event you don't want to miss!

Packet Pickup

There will be NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP.  All packets must be picked up on Friday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Pittsburgh International Airport (1111 Airport Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15231).  

The NO's

  • NO REFUNDS
  • NO DEFERRALS
  • NO DROPPING DOWN IN DISTANCE
  • NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP
  • NO TRANSFERRING BETWEEN THE MIDNIGHT 20 MILE & THE MORNING 20 MILE
  • NO PACERS ALLOWED BEFORE MILE 60 (3 Loops Completed) 

Aid Stations + Course Food

There are 4 aid stations spaced out around the loop. This means that 100 mile racers will have 20 aid stations, 100K racers will have 12, and 20 milers will have 4.  Aid stations will be equipped with first aid kits, water, Hammer Nutrition's HEED Sports Drink, soda, and food such as pizza, PB&J, bagels, cookies, bananas, granola bars, candy, etc. A more detailed list of exactly what foods will be at each aid station will be released in an email closer to the race date. There are a number of stores and restaurants within a 30 minute drive (check out the Robinson Township Mall) for anyone who has specific dietary restrictions. For information on aid station locations, see the race map tabs above.

Drop Bags

Drop bags will be available at aid stations 1 (Mineral Springs), and 3 (Forest).  Both of these aid stations are located on Rte. 18 making them easy to access by car when you finish your race.  All drop bags will be delivered back to the start of the race after the aid stations shut down (see aid station cutoff times in the Event Schedule below). Runners or crew may drive to the aid stations to retrieve drop bags. To help make drop bag retrieval as efficient as possible, we ask that you label all drop bags with your race number and name. If you are unable to label your drop bag prior to coming to the race, duct tape and markers will be available at registration on Friday and at the start/finish on Saturday morning.

Restrooms 

Portable restrooms will be located at the start/finish area as well as at certain aid stations: 1 (Mineral Springs), 2 (Riders Ridge), and 4 (Heritage). See the race map tabs above for which miles you will pass each station during your race.

Parking

Parking will be available at the Raccoon Creek Beach near the start/finish area. Spectators can also drive to different parts of the course to watch racers during the race.

Crew Access

Crew are allowed at aid stations 1, 3, and 4.  There will be no drivable crew access at aid station 2.  To access aid station 3, spectators and crew may park at the park office and walk up.  To access aid station 2, spectators and crew will need to park at the lot on Nichol Rd. and hike back (a little over a mile).

Aid Station Cutoff Times

The aid station closing times are firm.  Cut-off times are departure times, NOT arrival times. If you’re not out of the station by the cut-off, your race is over. Aid station staff also have the authority to pull you from the course if it is clear that you are physically unable to continue in a safe manner. Their decisions are final, and if you refuse to vacate the course when directed, you will be disqualified.

Aid Station 1 (Mineral Springs): 9:00 AM

Aid Station 2: (Riders Ridge): 12:00 PM

Aid Station 3: (Forest): 1:00 PM

Aid Station 4: (Heritage): 2:30 PM

Event Schedule

Friday 3/17

  • 11:00 AM - Race Expo & Packet Pickup at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Pittsburgh International Airport
  • Book Signing with Dean Karnazes (Author of: A Runner's High, Ultra Marathon Man & 50/50)
  • 7:00 PM - Race Announcements
  • 8:00 PM - Race Expo and Packet Pickup end

Saturday 3/18

  • 3:50 AM - National Anthem, welcome and begin lining up at the start line
  • 4:00 AM - 100 Mile Start
  • 4:15 AM - Drop bags are taken to Aid Stations 1 and 3
  • 7:00 AM - 100k and 100 Mile Relay Start
  • 7:15 AM - Drop bags are taken to Aid Stations 1 and 3
  • 7:50 AM - Welcome and line up at the start line 
  • 8:00 AM - 20 Mile Start
  • 8:00 PM - 20 Mile Cutoff
  • 11:50 PM - Welcome and line up at the start line for the Midnight 20

Sunday 3/19

  • 12:00 AM - Midnight 20 Start
  • 12:00 PM - Midnight 20 Cutoff
  • 4:00 PM - 100 Mile, 100k, & 100 Mile Relay Cutoff

Visit Beaver County Rabid Raccoon 100 Welcomes Dean Karnazes

Legendary ultramarathoner, Dean Karnazes, will be running the 2023 Visit Beaver County Rabid Raccoon 100 Mile! Meet & greet Dean at his book signing at the pre-race expo and join Dean for the 100 mile on Saturday & Saturday! This is a great opportunity to meet one of the most remarkable human beings in the world! Dean is a highly sought after speaker and has given motivational talks for Nike, Apple, Pepsi, Facebook, Toyota, and Google. In addition to being a New York Times Best Selling Author, Dean's accomplishments include: 

  • Ran 350 miles (560 km) in 80 hours and 44 minutes without sleep in 2005
  • Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People in the World
  • Ran a marathon to the South Pole in −13 °F (−25 °C) temperatures without snowshoes in 2002
  • Ran a marathon in each of the 50 states in 50 consecutive days in 2006
  • Winner, Badwater Ultramarathon (135 miles (217 km) across Death Valley in 120 °F (49 °C) temperatures), 2004 (with five other top-10 finishes from 2000 to 2008)
  • Winner, Vermont Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run, 2006
  • Overall Winner, 4 Deserts Race Series, 2008
  • American Ultrarunning Team, World Championships, 2005, 2008
  • 148 miles (238 km) in 24 hours on a treadmill, 2004
  • Eleven-time 100-Mile/1 Day Silver Buckleholder at the Western States Endurance Run (i.e., better than ten twenty-four-hour finishes), 1995–2006
  • Ran 3,000 miles (4,800 km) across the United States from Disneyland to New York City in 75 days, running 40 to 50 miles (65 to 80 km) per day, 2011
  • Swimming across the San Francisco Bay
  • Competitor magazine Endurance Athlete of the Year Award winner, 2008, 2006, 2005
  • ESPN ESPY Award winner, "Best Outdoor Athlete", 2007
  • Men's Journal, Adventure Hall of Fame, 2007
  • Outside magazine, Ultimate Top 10 Outdoor Athletes, 2004

 

Rabid Raccoon 100M

The Rabid Raccoon 100 gives you the opportunity to test yourself against the woodlands of Western Pennsylvania.  The course consists of 5 loops on single track trails in Raccoon Creek State Park.

General Course Info

  • Start - Saturday 4:00 AM 
  • Finish - Sunday 4:00 PM (all runners must be finished by this time or will be removed from the course)
  • Distance - 100.66 miles
  • Difficulty - moderate
  • Elevation - 16,900 ft. gain
  • Terrain - dirt single track trail
  • Weather - could reasonably range from 25 - 65 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Map - (see the "100 Mile Course Map" tab above)

Rabid Raccoon 100k

The Rabid Raccoon 100k is the same course as the 100M, but is only 3 loops.  Whether you want to try out a new distance or use this as training for a longer race, the 100k is a great chance to run a moderate trail race with plenty of aid. It's a great stepping stone to prepare for point-to-point ultras where you might go miles without the possibility of aid.

General Course Info

  • Start - Saturday 7:00 AM
  • Finish - Sunday 4:00 PM (33 hour time limit)
  • Distance - 61.9 miles
  • Difficulty - moderate 
  • Elevation - 10,300 ft. gain
  • Terrain - dirt single track trail
  • Weather - could reasonably range from 25 - 65 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Map - (see the "100k Course Map" tab above)

Rabid Raccoon 20M

If you are not looking for an ultra-marathon but still want a challenge, the Rabid Raccoon 20M is the race for you.  Running the same course as the 100M and 100k, the 20M is just 1 big loop of the park.  If you have a friend or loved one who is running in one of the longer races, this provides you the opportunity to get in a shakeout while they are in the early stages of their race.

General Course Info

  • Start - Saturday 8:00 AM
  • Finish - Saturday 8:00 PM (12 hour time limit)
  • Distance - 20 miles
  • Difficulty - moderate
  • Elevation - 3,200 ft. gain
  • Terrain - dirt single track trails
  • Weather - could reasonably range from 25 - 65 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Map - (see the "20 Mile Course Map" tab above)

Travel

Host Hotel

Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport

Book your room with the special rate by clicking this link!

Flights

Pricing

Opening (9/21-9/22):

100 Mile: $100 | 100K: $100 | Midnight 20 Mile: $20 | 20 Mile: $40 | Trash Panda Double (both 20s): $55 | 100 Mile Relay: $40 Per Person

Early (9/23-10/30):

100 Mile: $150 | 100K: $135 | Midnight 20 Mile: $40 | 20 Mile: $75 | Trash Panda Double (both 20s): $95 | 100 Mile Relay: $75 Per Person

Regular (10/31-1/29):

100 Mile: $200 | 100K: $170 | Midnight 20 Mile: $75 | 20 Mile: $115 | Trash Panda Double (both 20s): $135 | 100 Mile Relay: $115 Per Person

Late (2/19-3/17): 

100 Mile: $250 | 100K: $200 | Midnight 20 Mile: $115 | 20 Mile: $150 | Trash Panda Double (both 20s): $200 | 100 Mile Relay: $150 Per Person

*Prices May Increase at Anytime

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Course Records

100 Mile

  • Men - 24:25:02 - Rick Hohman
  • Women - N/A

100k

  • Men - 13:09:12 - Kyle Cameron
  • Women - 15:32:11 - Candace Lockard
  • Masters Men - 14:40:58 - David Hart
  • Masters Women - 15:32:11 - Candace Lockard

20 Mile

  • Men - 2:57:39 - Christopher Dudek
  • Women - 3:37:01 - Gwendolyn Sudak
  • Masters Men - 3:05:23 - Tadd Morris
  • Masters Women - 4:27:34 - Elizabeth Falwell

100 Mile Relay

  • Coed Relay - 22:36:15 - Team Squad

Awards

The 1st place male and female 100 Mile finishers will take home a large championship style belt! Last year's winner, Rick Hohman, is pictured with his belt below. 

All 100 mile and 100k finishers will receive a custom belt buckle and all 20 mile finishers will receive a finisher medal.

Local Attractions

Duquesne Incline (26.3 miles)

Point State Park (26.5 miles)

Fort Pitt Museum (26.5 miles)

Heinz Hall (26.9 miles)

Heinz Field (27.2 miles)

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (30 miles)

Falling Water (93.6 miles)

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