Umatilla Rim Ripper

Umatilla Rim Ripper : Tollgate, OR

The Umatilla Rim Ripper is a trail running event hosted by Run Oregon near Tollgate, Oregon. The event offers multiple distances that follow almost entirely single-track sections of the Umatilla Rim Trail with a short portion on forest service access roads. Runners will pass through forested sections and reach vistas of the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness.

Distances

• 23-miler (22.8 miles) with ~2324 ft vertical gain
• Half marathon (13.6 miles) with ~1,434 ft vertical gain
• 11K (6.8 miles) with ~691 ft vertical gain
• 7K (4.5 miles) with ~423 ft vertical gain

Courses are marked with colored flagging tape at major intersections and include occasional confidence markers; runners are responsible for staying on course. The course is open to other trail users, including mountain bikers, horses, and occasional motor vehicles on a short paved section. Runners must yield to other users and exercise caution on roadway sections. Pacers and pets are not allowed.

Aid stations vary by distance and provide water and electrolytes; the 23-miler also offers fuel items. An aid station at the start/finish serves all distances. This is a cup-less course; runners are expected to carry a drinking vessel and are recommended to take at least 12 oz of water on the trail.

The Start/Finish is at Horseshoe Prairie near Oregon Highway 204 with parking across the highway at the Andes Prairie SnoPark. Race check-in and bib pickup occur the morning of the event. A cutoff time of 2:00 pm applies to the event. Registration windows include tiered pricing and race day registration is accepted with an additional fee. All finishers receive event swag; top male and female finishers for each distance receive a custom medal. The event is USATF sanctioned and permitted by the Walla Walla Ranger District, Umatilla National Forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.