Ultra Running Hub Sisters, OR, United States · Sunday, April 11, 2027
Peterson Ridge Rumble 40 Mile Trail Run
Calculated from 64 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.2 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 980 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40mi | 57 | Evan Moreau · 04:48:51 | Allison Godin · 05:35:04 |
| 2025 | 40mi | 48 | Evan Moreau · 04:50:04 | Ashley Nordell · 05:32:47 |
| 2024 | 40mi | 60 | Evan Moreau · 05:10:21 | Allison Churchill · 05:48:58 |
| 2022 | 40mi | 72 | Kyle Curtin · 05:21:17 | Emily Perttu · 06:42:20 |
| 2021 | 36mi | 84 | Brett Hornig · 03:55:39 | Keely Henninger · 04:13:09 |
| 2019 | 40mi | 94 | Mario Mendoza Jr. · 04:08:40 | Ashley Nordell · 04:58:58 |
| 2018 | 35mi | 111 | Ryan Bak · 03:53:41 | Amy Thorson · 04:54:46 |
| 2017 | 40mi | 94 | Sam Settelmeyer · 04:37:30 | Jennifer Love Fiedler · 05:20:49 |
| 2016 | 40mi | 119 | Rick Stilson · 04:26:05 | Joelle Vaught · 04:57:05 |
| 2015 | 40mi | 119 | Ryan Kaiser · 04:18:36 | Elisa Litwora · 05:50:37 |
The field grew 19% between 2025 (48) and 2026 (57). 30% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 64 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 64 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 64 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Set in Sisters, OR, the Peterson Ridge Rumble 40 Mile Trail Run demands steady pacing right from the start. Its 10-hour time limit imposes a required pace of 9.4 minutes per kilometer, creating a cut-off tighter than 83% of 50mi peers and more generous than only 17%. That leaves little leeway for an off day across the 64-kilometer route, especially with a 2-mile uphill grind waiting in the third quarter after an opening half of gentle climbs and descents.
With a field size bigger than 56% of 50mi events and smaller than 44%, runners share the singletrack and dirt roads with enough company to avoid complete isolation without facing crowded trails. The course profile balances its demands by following that late climb with a final quarter that runs gently downhill toward the finish.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.