Big Butte Challenge

The Big Butte Challenge brings people together to accomplish one common goal: to reach the summit of the 10 Buttes in Central Oregon. Between Memorial Day Weekend and October 1st, participants hike or run each butte, on their own schedule, using custom maps to lead the way. After each summit, participants can visit the sponsored butte brewery and receive a pint on the house.

• The Big Butte Challenge consists of 10 Butte Challenges. Participants can register for all 10 Challenges, or just one “Micro Challenge”.
• Complete the challenges in any order, between May 21 – October 1, 2025.
• Course routes are set one-way, from the trailhead to the summit. Only completion of the uphill effort is what matters. Once you reach the summit you can enjoy the spectacular views, take pictures, eat a snack and make your way down the butte at your leisure… You may even decide to take a different way back!
• Complete a summit submission form after each butte to track your progress as you go, then head to the sponsored brewery and cheers to your victory!
• Don’t forget to take a selfie while enjoying the Butte or the Brew afterwards, for a chance to win fun prizes.

• Adult —All 10 buttes — $65
• Youth (15 & Under) — All 10 Buttes Youth — $25
• Micro Butte Challenge ( all ages) — $20

All registration options include custom merch, a jam-packed swag bag, perks from our sponsors, and a free drink for every butte you summit!

The Butte-iful Buttes & Brews

• Barnes Butte (1.36 Miles) – Wild Ride Brewing
• Bessie Butte (0.64 Miles) – Van Henion Brewing
• Black Butte (1.90 Miles) – Deschutes Brewery
• Smith Rock (3.32 Miles) – Kobold  
• Overturf Butte (2.79 Miles) – GoodLife Brewing
• Paulina Peak (3.06 Miles) – Bend Brewing Company
• Pilot Butte (1.03 Miles) – Worthy Brewing
• Tumalo Mountain (4.04 Miles) – Cascade Lakes Brewing
• Vista Butte (2.15 Miles) – Immersion Brewing
• Tam-a-lau (3.3 Miles) – Immersion Brewing

A physical beer token is required to redeem your well-earned pint from each sponsored brewery— Come snag your swag bag swag and let the adventure begin!

Every participant receives:

• Custom “I LIKE BIG BUTTES” merch
• One butte beer token for each sponsored brewery (21+)
• Sweet swag and products from our sponsors

Photo Contests

It’s social media contest time! 🤳 If you didn’t post it on Instagram, did it even happen?

Post your best photos on social media throughout the challenge for the chance to win some AWESOME prizes! Use @cascaderelays #bigbuttechallenge

• “Paws and Peaks”: Share your furry friend’s adventure spirit by snapping shots of them exploring the buttes or enjoying a brew with you at the breweries.
• “Family Summit Snaps”: Strike a pose with your loved ones atop a butte, capturing the high spirits against the stunning backdrop.
• Hoppy Moments: Post a photo celebrating after your climb at a sponsored brewery! Always tag #bigbuttechallenge @cascaderelays + the sponsoring brewery

Summit all 10 Buttes

Ready to claim your rightful place among the winners? Complete all 10 butte challenges before time runs out and earn some serious street cred. Just fill out the Summit Submission Form for each butte you summit and join the ranks of legends!

Thank you for your interest in connecting to our vibrant community! The Big Butte Challenge has several partnership opportunities available and we’d love to connect with you. For more information, check out our Partner Packet and contact us here.