Runners take of at the start of the Diez Vista 50k in British Columbia. Photo courtesy Diez Vista

What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — April 12

Drew Dinan
Drew Dinan

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In this week’s What’s Up in Ultra, we list upcoming races by region, including events in Oregon, Ohio, Arkansas, New York and British Columbia. You can view all 52 of this weekend’s races in the UltraRunning Magazine race calendar. If you’re a race director and would like your event to be featured on the calendar, register here.

Featured: Peterson Ridge Rumble (Sisters, OR)

In its 23rd year, this newly minted 2025 Old School Ultra in Central Oregon kicks off on Sunday and consists of 40 miles of scenic trails at the base of the Cascade Mountains, including up close and personal views of the Three Sisters (South, Middle and North), which are all covered in snow right now. The classic race is mostly single-track trail with some dirt road sections, along with just over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Runners will experience some gentle uphill and downhill sections, along with a couple of grinder climbs, but a fast finish awaits at the local high school track with burritos and local pastries at the finish. Registration is still available online or in person the day before the race. Read more.

Other West Events:

Pacific

Mountain

Featured: Forget the PR Mohican 50k (Loudonville, OH)

Taking place in Mohican State Park in Loudonville, Ohio, the Forget the PR Mohican 50k is a classic Midwest ultra that shouldn’t be missed. Now in its 15th season, Forget the PR is a favorite of area trail runners for its scenic course, great people, old school vibe, amazing race swag (including a belt buckle) and finish line celebration, complete with free burritos and beer. Runners will start in the Mohican Adventures campground before heading into the park to navigate technical trails, river crossings, steep hills and close to 5,000 feet of vert. In other words, this is not a course to go chasing a PR. Over the years, Forget the PR Mohican 50k has donated close to $50,000 to local groups and charities. Read more.

Other Midwest Events:

Featured: Ouachita Trail (Little Rock, AR)

The 34th edition of the Ouachita Trail 50 (50-mile and 50-kilometer races) kicks off Saturday in Maumelle Park, just outside Little Rock, Arkansas. The longest-running Arkansas Ultra Running Association (AURA) event, Ouachita Trail 50 takes runners up and over Pinnacle Mountain and along the northern edge of beautiful Lake Maumelle on the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. Race highlights include single-track trails with incredible views, a welcoming and family-friendly vibe, great finish-line food and camping near the start/finish line. Both races begin at 6 a.m., and runners have 13 hours to complete their races. Ouachita Trail 50 race proceeds benefit Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Read more.

Other South Events:

Southwest

Southeast

Featured: English’s Ridge Rumble (Fayetteville, NY)

The 8th annual English’s Ridge Rumble 50k takes place on an extensive network of trails in Fayetteville, New York’s Green Lakes State Park. One of New York’s most popular state parks, Green Lakes, is home to two stunning meromictic lakes, in which layers of water do not mix, as well as the largest stand of old-growth forest in Central New York. During the race, 50k runners will have 8 hours to navigate three 10.33-mile loops. Each loop features 1,300 feet of elevation gain and takes in some of the most scenic sections of the park, including the Serengeti, Round Lake, the Powerline Bypass and Quarry Hill. Read more.

Other Northeast Events:

Featured: Diez Vista (Port Moody, BC)

The 27th annual Diez Vista 50k is set to run this weekend in Port Moody, British Columbia, just east of Vancouver. A deserving addition to UltraRunning Magazine’s 2024 list of Old School Ultras, Diez Vista is one of Western Canada’s premier trail races and has earned a loyal following for its beautiful and challenging course, supportive volunteers, and excellent race organization. Runners will begin at Sasamat Lake in Belcarra Regional Park, before heading out to tackle rugged single-track trails around Buntzen Lake and Diez Vista Trails. On course, participants can expect plenty of rocks, roots, mud, and steep climbs and descents totaling over 6,500 feet of elevation gain and loss. Diez Vista is hosted by the great folks at Coast Mountain Trail Running, who raise $60,000 annually for the local community through their events. Read more.

No other Canada or Mexico events this weekend.
Email Corys@ultrarunning with questions about adding your event to the UltraRunning Magazine calendar.

Drew Dinan traded the tropics of the Florida Keys for the trails of Bend, OR. Once living the Jimmy Buffett lifestyle, working on fishing boats and owning only a single pair of flip flops, he now has way too many running shoes in his closet and never hears the end of it from his loving wife. He is on a constant quest to find the best happy hours, likes to complain when it’s cold outside, and one day hopes to travel the country writing reviews on chicken wings.

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