Oregon Outback 230

The Oregon Outback 230 is a point-to-point adventure through the indescribably vast and beautiful wildscapes of the Oregon Outback. This is a land as lovely as it is lonely; a sweeping, soul-stirring place where the ancient volcanic arc of the Eastern Cascades gives way to the sage-scented solitude of the Basin & Range.

There are few places left in the world that offer the sense of solitude that the Oregon Outback provides. You will be woven into the tapestry of birth, life, death, and renewal in a way that cannot be described, only felt. The Oregon Outback is also the largest designated International Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world!

The Oregon Outback 230 takes place upon lands significant to the Modoc, Klamath and Yahooskin Band of Northern Paiute peoples.

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE REGISTERING! There are no formal qualification standards for the Oregon Outback 230. However, this course is a very long journey through remote and often rugged wild country. While you will have a generous 120 hour cutoff, DO NOT underestimate how challenging this course is. You will need to be comfortable with long stretches of wilderness travel and navigational skills, including at night and by yourself. It will be critical for a safe and enjoyable race that you are physically and emotionally prepared for the Oregon Outback 230.

The Oregon Outback 230 delivers a deeply immersive experience defined by solitude, perseverance, and connection to the landscape. The race’s setting on historically significant lands adds a layer of meaning, encouraging runners to move with respect and awareness.

This is not a spectator-heavy event—rather, it’s an introspective journey where the reward comes from enduring the elements and reaching the finish through sheer determination. The camaraderie among participants will become one of the most memorable aspects, forged through shared hardship and achievement. Of course, nighttime in the 2,5 million acre Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary will be printed upon your soul long after the race is finished.