On the Run in Sisters

Photo by Jarod Gatley

Sisters’ network of trails beckons to runners of every classification, from casual joggers to serious trail runners to elite athletes.

Sisters is home to a variety of running events, from fun run/walk events often keyed to holidays, to ultramarathons that test the mettle of the most dedicated athletes. 

Run Sisters Run hosts multiple fun run events through the year, including the Sisters 4th Fest on the Fourth of July, and the Ugly Sweater Run that celebrates Christmas.

Alpine Running has sponsored a half-marathon and ultramarathon in the late spring, and the Peterson Ridge Rumble is an established destination event that features three distances — 40 miles; 27.8 miles; and 20 miles on the Peterson Ridge and Metolius-Windigo trail networks each April.

Happy Girls sponsors a 5k/10k/half marathon each fall in Sisters, and other runs across Central Oregon.

Keep an eye on the events calendar in The Nugget Newspaper for updates on events.

On any given day, you’ll find runners out on the network of trails maintained by Sisters Trails Alliance, or on the forest roads that crisscross the countryside, cooking the miles, breathing the fresh alpine air, and enjoying spectacular views.