In the 2004, Bronco Billy makin' his way up "The Grunt." Photo courtesy of Bob Woodward. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
The
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The 7th Annual Peterson Ridge Rumble 60k & 30k Trail Run Sisters, Oregon ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2009 Results are posted! Packet Pick-up is at Fleet Feet in Bend, located at 1320 NW Galveston Avenue on Saturday, April 4th from 2:00 – 6:00PM . To map the packet pick-up location, click here. Race day pick-up at the start, 6:00AM – 15 minutes before your race starts. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: This is a fun, low-key event on and around the Peterson Ridge hiking and mountain biking trail near Sisters, Oregon. So, bring a great sense of adventure, and you’ll enjoy it! To stay true to the low-key vibe of the event, dogs are allowed in the 30k race (Sorry, no dogs in the 60k). Both races will start and finish at the Sisters Middle School. There are two distances in the event: 30k (18.6 miles) and 60k (37.2 miles). This race is a fundraiser for the Sisters High School Cross Country team. Many of the volunteers will be cross country team members (witnessing what they will be competing in within 10 years). The 60k is part of the Oregon Trail Ultra Series.
Start Times 60k run starts at 8AM (early start 7AM) and the 30k run starts at 9AM. 60k CUT-OFF, NEW FOR 2009: This year, the Rumble is implementing a time cut-off for 60kers. At approximately mile 25, where the 60kers turn off the long, straight road to complete their second big loop, you need to be there by 1 p.m. That is 5 hours for regular starters and 6 hours for early starters. If you are a 60ker and arrive their after 1 p.m., volunteers will direct you straight to the finish with the 30kers. If you get there before 1 p.m., you will be directed to the 60k loop, but keep in mind that if you do take an unusually long amount of time to arrive at one of the last 2 aid stations, the aid station captains may ask you to retire. This is for the benefit of the many Rumble volunteers, so they aren't out there longer than what is reasonable. Thank you for your understanding on this.
The Course The 60k is mostly trail with some dirt road sections. The first third is gentle uphill, middle third is rolling with a few short “grunt” sections, and the final third is gentle downhill, making for a fast finish. Mud is very likely, and snowy sections are possible. The 30k is gentle uphill for the first half, and gentle downhill for the second half. Upon reaching the ridge, there are beautiful views of many of the Central Oregon Cascades peaks. For course map, click here. Course conditions, click here (will most likely be updated and current one week BEFORE the race, multiple updates if the conditions change within the week).
Aid Stations and Drop Bags There will be 6 full aid stations in the 60k (plus one water-only), and 4 aid stations in the 30k, located approximately every 3-6 miles. For the 60k, you can leave drop bags for AS 3 (water only) and AS 6 at the start line on race morning. Aid stations will serve water, Gatorade, Coke, fruit, potatoes, candy, chips, etc., plus doggie water and doggie treats for the 30k race (sorry, no dogs allowed in the 60k).
Post Race We will have a post-race BBQ consisting of burgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs, chips, salads, pop, etc., starting about 11:30AM, with an awards ceremony about 12:30PM for the 30k. Awards for the 60k will be given as those runners finish. All participants will be able to shower in the Sisters Middle School locker rooms, bring your own towel and shower stuff!
Awards For both races, top 3 overall women and men, and first masters man and woman. Also, first place dog in the 30k race.
Lodging Best Western Ponderosa Lodge (1/2 mile to start); (888) 549-4321 Five
Pine Lodge (2
miles to start); (866) 974-5900 or www.fivepinelodge.com
Camping There are also a lot of undeveloped forest service campgrounds and areas around Sisters where you can stay for free too. NOTICE! City of Sisters Campground is CLOSED for construction in 2009! City of Sisters Campground at the Sisters City Park is free (until end of April), corner of Locust and Jefferson (1.5 miles to the start).
Check-in & Packet Pick-up Saturday, April 4 from 2:00 – 6:00PM at Fleet Feet in Bend, located at 1320 NW Galveston Avenue. To map the packet pick-up location, click here. Race day pick-up at the start, 6:00AM – 15 minutes before your race starts.
Race Start & Finish Location Sisters Middle School, 15200 McKenzie Highway, Sisters, Oregon. Directions to Start: 1/2 mile west of Sisters on Hwy 242 (McKenzie Hwy), on the north side of the highway.
Entry Fees Received
by March 21: 60k run: $40; 30k run: $30 NOTICE! No refunds, transfers to other runners, or transfers to other years. If you cannot run for any reason, please know your entry is going to a good cause. It's a donation to the Sisters High School Cross Country Team. They thank you for your support. NOTE: Last year's race filled early. However, a few slots opened up at packet pick-up. So, if there are any last minute drop-outs or slots become available if the race fills, entries will be announced and available at packet pick-up on Saturday at Fleet Feet in Bend on a first come, first serve basis.
Entry Form Entries may be printed and mailed by clicking here. Or, starting in mid-January, picked up at Eurosports in Sisters, in Bend at Fleet Feet on Galveston, or downtown at Patagonia. Make checks payable to: Peterson Ridge Rumble Entries may either be dropped off in Bend at Fleet Feet on Galveston or downtown at Patagonia, or mailed to: Sean
Meissner
Race Director Sean Meissner, for more information, evenings at (541)549-1298 or email: smeissner@lycos.com
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