Oregon Outback 230
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Oregon Outback 230 : event description
The Oregon Outback 230 is a 230 mile point-to-point endurance run across the Oregon Outback. The course moves from the ancient volcanic arc of the Eastern Cascades into the sage-scented Basin and Range, traveling through remote wild landscapes and an area designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
The event is scheduled for July 16 to 21, 2027. The race is held on lands significant to the Modoc, Klamath and Yahooskin Band of Northern Paiute peoples. The organizer provides a course GPX file, course section details including vertical gain and mileage, and aid station information that covers crew access, cutoffs, and sleep stations.
There are no formal qualification standards. Participants are expected to be prepared for long stretches of wilderness travel and to have navigation skills, including night navigation and independent travel. Pacers are allowed beginning at Ana Vista Aid Station (Mile 56.9); only one pacer may accompany a runner at a time. Pacers must check in during race check-in, sign a waiver, remain with their runner, follow course rules and permitting agency requirements, and may not transfer supplies except at aid stations.
For the 2027 race there is a volunteer service requirement of eight hours. Service may include habitat restoration, trail building or repair, watershed enhancement, natural area clean-up, or activities that increase access and inclusivity for underrepresented groups. Documentation of service must be submitted by check-in.
The event operates under a Special Use Permit through the Fremont-Winema National Forest Service. Wonderland Running donates a portion of race profits to the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.