The Ring of Fire – Hosted by Mudslinger Events on September 28th, 2024
This fall there will be a race late into the MTB season on September 28th, 2024 dubbed the Ring of Fire. Hosted by Mudslinger Events, this race lives up to the motto “more than just a race” and also aligns with NUE’s marathon schedule. This is a challenging 50.1 mile single-track course at elevation. The race name refers to the Cascade Mountains 25,000 mi. area of volcanic activity in the Pacific Ocean Basin, know as the “Ring of Fire”.
Our own Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Matt Scarborough, is actively training for this steep challenge. We encourage you to come out to the finish line to cheer on all the riders. This is one tough course.
The Ring of Fire course for riders
With an elevation gain of 5,064 ft. this race is definitely one to train for beforehand and not geared towards beginners. It is 50.1 mi. long and located in Wagona Snow Park which sports single track trails. The maximum grade elevation is 13.9% and three out of the fifty miles will be paved. There are six climbs listed on the NUE route website, each with varying lengths and steepness. The longest is 9.2 mi. while the shortest is under a mile, at 0.8mi.
Categories and Awards for Ring of Fire
There are multiple categories participants can choose when signing up. The categories include: Junior Open Men Open Women, Singlespeed, Master 50-59 Men Master 60+ Men Master 50+ Women, Clydesdale 200+, and Junior U18. There are also perks included with an entry into the competition:
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custom ring of fire custom t-shirt in mens and womens
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custom event plate
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quality meal after
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beverage token for 10 barrel west side saturday awards 5:30
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dj
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amazing single-track and support
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cash awards top 4 overall in 2024
There is more information on hotels, how to navigate Bend, and where Wagona Snow Park is located on Mudslinger Events, as well as information on aid stations and their cut offs.
