Sisters Trail Race Celebrates 24th Anniversary

The Peterson Ridge Rumble continues to attract runners from across the Northwest.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:00am

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A fractured, geometric painting in vibrant colors depicting runners in motion on a trail, with sharp overlapping planes and shapes representing the dynamic nature of the trail running competition.A cubist interpretation of the Peterson Ridge Rumble trail race captures the energy and movement of the event.Sisters Today

The Peterson Ridge Rumble, a beloved trail race in Sisters, Oregon, celebrated its 24th year on Sunday, April 15, 2026. The event, founded by Sean Meissner, started as a small gathering of running friends and has grown into one of the premier trail races in the region, drawing over 250 participants across 20-, 26.2-, and 40-mile distances.

Why it matters

The Peterson Ridge Rumble has become a cherished community event in Sisters, showcasing the town's natural beauty and active outdoor lifestyle. Despite facing scheduling challenges in recent years, the race organizers are working to drum up more local interest and involvement to keep the Rumble a vibrant tradition.

The details

Sunday's edition of the event featured a 40-mile race won by Evan Moreau of Sisters, who claimed his third consecutive victory. Allison Godin of Bend was the top female finisher. The 26.2-mile marathon was led by Brandon Sturges of Bend and Felice Kelly of Portland, while the 20-mile course saw a close battle between Kyle Wicks of Sutherlin and Jake Stout of Brush Prairie, Washington, with Wicks edging out the win.

  • The Peterson Ridge Rumble was founded nearly 24 years ago in 2002.
  • The 2026 edition of the race took place on Sunday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Sean Meissner

The founder of the Peterson Ridge Rumble, who now lives in Vermont but continues to coordinate the event to see his Oregon friends once a year.

Evan Moreau

A 34-year-old runner from Sisters who won the 40-mile race for the third consecutive year.

Allison Godin

A runner from Bend who placed third overall and was the top female finisher in the 40-mile race.

Brandon Sturges

A runner from Bend who won the 26.2-mile marathon.

Felice Kelly

A runner from Portland who finished second overall and was the top female finisher in the 26.2-mile marathon.

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What they’re saying

“I do it so I can see all my Oregon friends once a year.”

— Sean Meissner, Race Founder

What’s next

Meissner hopes to drum up more local interest among Sisters area runners for the 2027 edition of the Peterson Ridge Rumble, scheduled for April 11, 2027.

The takeaway

The Peterson Ridge Rumble has become a beloved community tradition in Sisters, showcasing the town's natural beauty and active outdoor lifestyle. Despite facing scheduling challenges in recent years, the race organizers are committed to keeping the Rumble a vibrant event by engaging more local runners and supporters.