We are excited to announce the addition of a 55K loop ultra to the OORC.
If you're ready for a real challenge, sign up for the OORC 55k.
It's no regular ultra, it's an ULTRA ultra!
If you're ready for a real challenge, sign up for the OORC 55k.
It's no regular ultra, it's an ULTRA ultra!
Are you up for the Challenge? The Owyhee Off-Road Challenge 55k Ultra is a loop route that will allow runners to enjoy great panorama vistas from the top of the Owyhees to the rarely seen intimate canyon and river views of the Eastern Oregon high desert region. This is a challenging course, offering great bragging rights!
The Owyhee Off-Road Challenge 55k is an ULTRA, ultra.
The Owyhee Off-Road Challenge 55k is an ULTRA, ultra.
Virtual 55k Option
You don't have to travel to Adrian to take the Challenge! Make a commitment, train hard, and join us virtually. Registrants have from March 26-June 1, 2022 to complete the 55k. Participants are on the honor system and can complete the distance how, when, and where they desire.
You don't have to travel to Adrian to take the Challenge! Make a commitment, train hard, and join us virtually. Registrants have from March 26-June 1, 2022 to complete the 55k. Participants are on the honor system and can complete the distance how, when, and where they desire.
55k Race Fees:
Two Rivers Community Park (Owyhee Watershed Council)
106 Owyhee Street
Adrian, OR 97901
Start Time: 7:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time
Packet Pickup: 6:00 a.m. - 6:40 a.m.
Runners' Meeting: 6:40 a.m. at the Two Rivers Community Building
Details
Time Limit:
- $75.00 per person by March 11th
- $85.00 per person March 12th - 25th. (Online registration closes at 12:00 pm MDT on March 25th.)
- NO Race Day Registration
Two Rivers Community Park (Owyhee Watershed Council)
106 Owyhee Street
Adrian, OR 97901
Start Time: 7:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time
Packet Pickup: 6:00 a.m. - 6:40 a.m.
Runners' Meeting: 6:40 a.m. at the Two Rivers Community Building
Details
- All participants will receive a hand-crafted finishers medal and a long-sleeve Leslie Jordan tech shirt. (Schwag for virtual participants will be mailed out.)
- All proceeds and donations go towards a new track for the Adrian School District and community.
Time Limit:
- There is a 10 hour time limit to complete the course. Please consider this prior to registering.
Map of the Ultra loop route: 55k starts and finishes at the Two Rivers park in Adrian.
*Total elevation gain is 3,548 feet. The highest elevations are reached between 16 - 18 miles when participants will run the rim overlooking Lake Owyhee.
Click on the "More Details" link above to view an active map of the 55k route.
OORC 55k Details
Required:
- 40 oz bottle(s) / pack. Some Aid stations will not give cups and there are many miles between some stations. Racers will not be allowed on the course unless they have a way to carry at least 40 oz.
- Race Bib: Must show race bib at manned aid stations
Recommended:
- Head lamp. Sunrise is at 7:40 so a headlamp is recommended. Put your race number / name on your lamp and drop it at an aid station.
- Warm clothes / wind breaker. Temperatures could be below freezing and the wind could be howling at some of the higher elevations / ridge lines.
- Sun Glasses, hat, and long sleeves
- Camera for some great pictures of the desert and the lake
Gear check will be available near the start/finish line so you don’t have to carry your keys on the course or so you have post race items readily available once you cross the finish line.
Note about gear on the course: Gear can be dropped at aid stations, however you may finish the race earlier than the gear gets returned to the start line. All gear left is at the risk of the runner. We will do our best to return everything as quickly as we can to the start of the race. Put your name and bib number on all gear.
Drop Bag: You can leave a small drop bag at the beginning of the race. Put your name and bib number on it. Drop bags will be available at aid station U5: Mile 23.
Pacers: Pacers will be allowed to join their racers at aid station U5, (mile 23), which is accessible by paved road. Exceptions to this rule will be given on a case by case basis by contracting J.D. Bowns, the Ultra Assistant at 801.703.6215. We request that pacers do their best to not act as mules and carry their own supplies.
Directions and Map to Ultra Aid Station 5, Mile 23 for Pacers
From the Two Rivers Park in Adrian.
Head north on OR-201 N
Continue to follow OR-201 N
1.8 mi
Turn left onto Overstreet Rd
5.3 mi
Turn left onto Owyhee Lake Rd
7.5 mi
Aid Station will be on left on Owyhee Tunnel Rd (Watch for signs)
Cut Off times:
Race Director Privileges: The director or anyone appointed by her can remove any person from the course for any reason. Please do not cut the course, litter, start any fires (including smoking), doing anything considered dangerous to yourself or others, or violating health protocols. Disrespectful or unsportsmanlike language or conduct, regardless of who it is directed towards, is not tolerated. Runners may be removed if the race director / appointee believes there is a health concern that would put the runner or others at risk, including falling significantly behind pace.
Details for the Support and Aid Stations for the 55k:
- U5 (Pavement, mile 23) - 2:00 PM MDT, 7 hours.
- Finish line, 5:00 PM MDT, 10 hours.
- Cut-off times are implemented to ensure volunteers are available to assist runners on the course.
Race Director Privileges: The director or anyone appointed by her can remove any person from the course for any reason. Please do not cut the course, litter, start any fires (including smoking), doing anything considered dangerous to yourself or others, or violating health protocols. Disrespectful or unsportsmanlike language or conduct, regardless of who it is directed towards, is not tolerated. Runners may be removed if the race director / appointee believes there is a health concern that would put the runner or others at risk, including falling significantly behind pace.
Details for the Support and Aid Stations for the 55k:
