Sisters Country

Sisters, United States • 3 May 2026

Event overview

Sisters Country is a trail running event on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Sisters, Oregon. Both courses start and finish at Village Green Park in the center of town.

Distances:

  • 50K
  • Half Marathon

Registration for the event closes May 1. The lodging partner is Left Coast Lodge, which requires a two-night minimum; additional lodging is available in Sisters, Redmond, and Bend. Post-race food and beer will be available for participants and volunteers. The event beneficiary is the Ridgeview High School cross country team.

Course details and rules

50K course facts:

  • Total ascent about 2400 ft and descent about 2400 ft.
  • Approximately 85% single track and 15% gravel road.
  • Five stocked aid stations along the course.
  • Views of the Cascade Peaks, including the Three Sisters.

Half marathon course facts:

  • About 700 ft of climbing.
  • Roughly 95% single track.
  • Two aid stations.
  • Much of the route runs among Ponderosa Pines.

Additional event notes: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Trails are multi-use and remain open to mountain bikers and hikers during the event.
  • Roads are open to vehicles when entering town to finish; participants should be aware of traffic.
  • No dogs are allowed to run with participants. No headphones are permitted once on the paved road to the finish.
  • Each finisher receives a finisher medal; top three non-binary, female, and male finishers receive prizes.

Race information

50 km
2400 m+
50k
21 km
700 m+
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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