Wilderness 101 - 21st Annual event

Presented By: Shenandoah Mountain Touring, LLC

***** The 20th ANNUAL is set for 2021 *****

Race Description:   < NEW NUE MARATHON DISTANCE ADDED!! >

- Expect COVID precautions to alter some of the event procedures you have come to expect.

    A 101 Mile & Marathon distance backcounty mountain bike race in the Bald Eagle and Rothrock State Forests of PA. The course consists of singletrack, doubletrack, and fireroads with a bit of pavement.  We do expect a few changes. The Marathon course is slightly long at 70+ but it without 3 very very large mountains that the Ultra loop has included so with that in mind - it is a FAST 70+. Note start time is now 9 am for Marathon Distance from the Coburn Park. The 101 Mile original start is still 7:00 am. - Marathon 9 am Start.

We will get Marathon Riders drop bags to the aid stations if you check in by Saturday 8:30 am - Stations 3/4/5 only.

2021 Course Maps Below -

2021 FULL Wilderness 101 - RIDE WITH GPS

2021 MARATHON - W101 K ROUTE - RIDE WITH GPS

Check in at venue - Coburn Park from 4:20 to 10:00 pm Friday


    Entry fee includes post race meal (Taco Truck for 2021) with beverages, 2 nights camping at the Coburn Park, fully stocked aid stations 20 miles apart along the course. Cash toTop 5 Men and Women Overall. Awards to top finishers in respective classes. Classes for this event will be: Men and Womens Open, Singlespeed, Masters (50+), Tandem, and Clydesdale. Competitor technical t-shirt and participant pint glass. Field limit - don't delay!

    Coburn Park hosts registration, race start/finish, post race meal and awards. For local info on State College riding check out the experts in the area at The Bicycle Shop and Freezethaw Cycles .

    We have a drop system organized where you can arrange to have supplies (lights, gear, food, etc.) left at the aid stations. They must be labeled well and are to be dropped off Friday evening from 5 to 11:00 PM. They cannot be picked up again until Saturday evening. If you are unable to pick up your supplies we can mail them back to you for $25.

    For 2021 You are allowed THREE - 1 gallon ziplocks bags to be used as drop bags that we will provide. That includes your lights!!!! If the ziplock cannot seal closed we will not send it onto the aid stations. No camelbak drops allowed unless it fits in one closed gallon ziplock bag. Put a LARGE legible number on your bag before you fill it up. We are not responsible for any lost, stolen or missing drop bags.

    There is 1 mini water station and 4 full service aid stations complete with food, beverages, and support. The aid stations are what makes this race so much fun. When stopping at a station please do not drop your bike in the road, either keep it between your legs or walk it to the side of the road and place it clear from harms way.

Have friends/family that aren't racing but want to come and help support! Well have them sign up for some of our great volunteer posistions. We do request if none racers are coming to this event they volunteer a little time to the event. Volunteers are a great aspect to this event as well as all of our other events, so please help out. 
 

Cash Payout Breakdown: Ultra Distance
Top 5 Men Overall: 1st - $400, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $250, 4th - $200, 5th - $150
Top 5 Women Overall: 1st - $400, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $250, 4th - $200, 5th - $150

*Prizes will be awarded to all other categories atleast 5 deep...

Cash Payout Breakdown: Marathon Distance

Top 3 Men Overall: 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $150, 4th & 5th - 2019 101K Entry
Top 3 Women Overall: 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $150, 4th & 5th - 2019 101K Entry


!!!VOLUNTEERS CLICK HERE!!!
 
Aid Station Info:
Station #1: 19 miles in - 81 to go - Water or HEED only - no drop bags here. We will fill your water/HEED.

Station #2:  35 miles in - 65 to go - Hammer Gel - Water and HEED - Snack foods.

- This is the first Aid Station for Marathon Riders
Station #3: 50 (27-100k) miles in - 51 to go - Cold Coke - Water and HEED - Snack foods.

Station #4: 66 (45-100K) miles in - 35 to go-  Hammer Gel – Cold Coke - Water HEED - Snack foods.

Station #5: 88 (64-100K)miles in - 12 to go!!!! - Water and HEED - Snack foods and COKE - Lights on by 6:00 PM - Racer cut-off time will be announced at the start. It will likely be 7:30pm.

Race Info:  
--No Refunds--
Transfer to another person $30 - prior to June 1st
Transfer to another person $50 - from June 1st to July 1st
NO Transfers after July 1st
Have picture ID/License at Rider Check in
We do not carryover entries to another year

Directions to Event:
The race is staged in Coburn Park located 2.5 miles South of Millheim, PA (state route 45).

From Millheim to Coburn Park - Turn right at the only stop light in Millheim and head downstream to Coburn (if heading from the South) or (Take a left at the light in Millheim if heading from the North). Take a left at the Coburn post office or on the 10th Street Alley. Proceed into the Coburn Park. Millheim is 20 Miles NE of State College via Rt. 45 East.

From Jersey and East on 80- exit towards Lewisburg and follow 45 East to Millheim, PA.

From the Harrisburg, PA area- 322 to Potters Mill -
R on Rt.144 take another righ on Georges Valley Rd in 1 mile
Following the sign to Coburn-12 miles.

From Washington DC- Take 270 towards Fredrick, MD
70 West to Breezewood, PA
PA Turnpike West to Bedford exit 11
exit 11 is for Altoona /Johnstown
(exit 11 is about 1 mile after the Midway Service Plaza- it is easy to miss)
Take a left at light after tool booths
Proceed up Hill to Light and take a left towards I-99/220
Take a right on ramp and head North on I-99/220
I- 99 now continues directly to State College exits - (for hotels and local bike shops)
Take 45 East towards Spring Mills and follow to Millheim

Race Press Coverage
 



2013 W101 Video by Dirtwire w/ Thom Parsons
Cycling News

Places to Visit:  State College Creamery for ice cream on the way home after the event.

Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks : Live music, tasty food and GREAT BEER!

Ingle Bean Coffee House: All the coffee and baked goods you could want.