The Hoodoo Challenge: Run to the Top

Sisters, United States • 26 Jul 2025

The Hoodoo Challenge: Run to the Top is an annual running event held in Sisters, Oregon, featuring a half marathon and a 5K race. The half marathon course traverses scenic forest trails and offers stunning views from the summit of Potato Hill, followed by a descent to the Hoodoo Lodge parking area for lunch and awards. The 5K starts at the Hoodoo parking lot and finishes at the top of Hoodoo, providing a shorter, scenic option for runners and walkers. Participants receive a 2-for-1 lift ticket voucher for Hoodoo, with top finishers awarded season passes. The event supports charity through the Sisters Kiwanis Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
1/2 Marathon
5 km
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