It started with a snowy owl encounter in Alaska.
Now Pete is chasing ultra running glory: 100-mile runs in all 50 states.
His mission: raise $50,000 to protect owls through the Owl Research Institute.
What began in 2019 as a 5,000-mile journey across all 50 states is now nearing the finish line. Every mile matters. Every donation helps. Join the journey—be part of the story and the final push.
Endurance Fundraising
Owl Run Hundreds
Pete is always chasing his next horizon. His current goal? Completing a 100-mile run or race in all 50 states and raising $50,000 to support the Owl Research Institute along the way.
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Thousands of miles
stronger than when he began
When Pete reaches a goal, he sets an even bolder one. Having already completed a marathon in every state, he’s taking on a new challenge—100 miles in all 50 states. (What’s 3690 miles more anyway?) It’s a goal so bold, Pete could be the first-ever runner to complete both a marathon and 100 miler in all 50. He’s well on his way, but the path to the finish line is anything but insignificant.
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About the Owl Research Institute
At a moment when the odds felt stacked against him on the Iditarod Trail, Pete had a memorable encounter with a snowy owl. Its peaceful presence gave him hope when he needed it most.
Since then, Pete has become a passionate advocate for the work of organizations like the Owl Research Institute—a leader in owl conservation, education, and research. Every dollar he raises as part of his Owl Run Hundreds project will go directly to ORI to support its important mission.
Join supporters from across the country who have donated to the Owl Run Hundreds project.
"Your belief in me and what I’m doing means the world. When the journey gets tough, it’s so encouraging to know that you’re in it with me and are helping me support an organization so close to my heart. Every dollar of your donation goes directly to the Owl Research Institute."
- PETE RIPMASTER
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