The Peterson Ridge Rumble 2026 will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Sisters Middle School, located at 15200 McKenzie Highway in Sisters, Oregon. The event will be held on the Peterson Ridge and Metolius-Windigo trails, offering a mix of trail and dirt road sections, with potential for mud and snow depending on conditions. Participants can expect a challenging but scenic route through the Central Oregon landscape, with multiple distances available and a focus on supporting local organizations. The event will feature a low-key, community-driven atmosphere, with a cap of 500 total entrants. Weather conditions for April 12 in Sisters are expected to be mild, with temperatures ranging between 40°F and 55°F, and a possibility of light precipitation or variable conditions due to the mountainous terrain.
What distances are available for this event?
→40-Mile trail race
→Trail Marathon (26.3 miles)
→20-Mile trail race
What are the start times for each distance?
→40-Mile: 7:00 a.m.
→Trail Marathon: 8:00 a.m.
→20-Mile: 9:00 a.m.
What can participants expect on the course?
→The 40-Mile course includes a total elevation gain of approximately 2,700 feet, with sections of gentle uphill, downhill, and a long 2-mile uphill grinder.
→The Trail Marathon course shares the first 24 miles with the 40-Mile race, then follows the 20-Mile route for the final 2+ miles.
→The 20-Mile course offers beautiful views of Central Oregon Cascades peaks and has a total elevation gain of approximately 1,200 feet.
What aid stations are available for each distance?
→40-Mile: Aid stations at miles 4.1, 6.8, 9.8, 16.3, 23.2, 29.3, and 35.9, with various restrictions on crew access and cup availability.
→Trail Marathon: Aid stations at miles 4.1, 6.8, 9.8, 14.9, and 21.7, with limited crew access and cup restrictions.
→20-Mile: Aid stations at miles 4.1, 6.8, 11.4, and 15.1, with no crew access allowed at any of these stations.
What is the registration fee for each distance?
→40-Mile: $100 (cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal only, if spots remain)
→Trail Marathon: $90 (cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal only, if spots remain)
→20-Mile: $80 (cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal only, if spots remain)
→Optional Rumble-specific training plan add-on: $50 (16-week plans designed by race director Sean)
What is the schedule for packet pickup and race morning check-in?
→Packet pickup on Saturday, April 11, at Blazin Saddles bike shop, 413 W Hood Ave, Sisters, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
→Race morning check-in on Sunday, April 12, at Sisters Middle School Track, inside the Field House, starting at 6 a.m.
What post-race amenities are available?
→Post-race party on the track infield starting at approximately 11:30 a.m., featuring food from Longboard Louie's, Sisters Bakery, and Alden's Ice Cream.
→Non-alcoholic beverages from Crazy Mountain.
→Vendor booths from Tater Boost, Crapsule, and Stoked Ultra.
→Showers in the Field House locker rooms for all participants.
What awards are given out?
→Top overall female and male finishers
→Top masters female and male (ages 45–59)
→Top veteran female and male (ages 60+)
→A bag of doggy goodness for the top dog in the 20-Mile race
→All finishers receive a pair of Rumble finisher's socks
What are the cutoff times for each distance?
→40-Mile: Finish cutoff at 5:00 p.m. (15:00 min/mi average)
→Trail Marathon: Finish cutoff at 4:00 p.m.
→20-Mile: Finish cutoff at 4:00 p.m.
→Whychus Creek Footbridge cutoff at mile 25.2: 12:45 p.m. for the 40-Mile course
Are there any special considerations or rules participants should be aware of?
→No refunds, no transfers to other runners, and no year transfers.
→Drop bags for certain aid stations must be left outside the tennis courts on race morning.
→No cups allowed at certain aid stations.
→No crews allowed at any 20-Mile aid stations.
→Race director Sean provides a Rumble-specific training plan as an optional add-on.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is 2026 Peterson Ridge Rumble?
A: The event takes place on 12 April 2026.
Q: Where is the event held?
A: The event is held in Sisters, United States.
Q: What distances are available?
A: Available distances: 20 miles, 40 miles, 42 km.
