Umatilla Rim Ripper
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Umatilla Rim Ripper : Tollgate, OR
The Umatilla Rim Ripper is a trail running event organized by Run Oregon near Tollgate, Oregon on the Umatilla Rim. The event offers four course distances:
- 23 miler (22.8 miles)
- Half marathon (13.6 miles)
- 11K (6.8 miles)
- 7K (4.5 miles)
Courses run mostly on single track trail with a short section of forest service access road and some paved road for the finish approach. Runners will pass through forested sections and viewpoints of the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness. The 23 miler is new for 2027 and includes about 2,324 ft of vertical gain. Vertical gain for the other distances is approximately 1,434 ft (half marathon), 691 ft (11K), and 423 ft (7K). All courses are marked at major intersections but runners are responsible for navigation. The trail remains open to the public and other users such as cyclists, horseback riders, and motor vehicles on the access road; runners should yield and exercise caution.
Aid stations are provided as follows: four on the 23 miler with water, electrolytes, and fuel; two on the half marathon; one on the 11K; and one on the 7K. There is also an aid station at the start/finish. This is a cup-less course; runners are expected to carry a vessel. The Start/Finish is at Horseshoe Prairie near Oregon Highway 204 with parking at Andes Prairie Snopark. Bib pickup occurs the morning of the event. There is a course cutoff at 2:00 pm. The event supports local youth athletics; transfers and refunds are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
