1st Annual Black Butte Challenge

Join us for the first annual Black Butte Challenge - 10K Run to the Top of Black Butte. Proceeds from the race support Sisters Kiwanis Club.

COURSE

The course is an exhilarating 10K one-way run to the top of Black Butte a stratovolcano 5.5 miles west of Sisters, Oregon in Deschutes National Forest--a more than 3,200' change in elevation. Take in gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains--Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, The Sisters, and Mt. Washington as you scale the hillside wrapped around the Butte. The trail starts out nearly level/slightly downhill for the first two miles then climbs steadily for the last four miles with a small level section near the Aid Station at 4.2 miles. It is very runnable trail with some small technical sections (roots, small boulders).

DESCRIPTION

The race Start is near the intersection of Highway 20 and the 14 Road to Camp Sherman. Parking and a shuttle to the Start and back will be provided from a signed parking lot on Black Butte Ranch where Registration (starts @ 7 AM) and coffee and restrooms are available. Please do not attempt to come directly to the Start--there is not adequate parking!

An Aid Station will be located at the 4.2 mile point. After completing the run, participants will walk back down to the upper parking lot for a shuttle to the After Race BBQ in Camp Sherman or back to the parking/registration area on Black Butte Ranch.

See the Race Map on this site to view the course (pending FS approval).

EXTRAS

Post race BBQ and one beer will be free to runners (over 21) at the Camp Sherman General Store. Price of the BBQ for guests for $7.50 and does not include beer.

Race T-shirts will be included as part of registration: unisex sizing-S, M, L, & XL

Event's current local time: 6:06 PM PT