Race Preview: 2019 Shellburg Falls Trail Run (Lyons)

As a “road” runner I am drawn to an occasional “trail” run for something different than my normal races. I love Run Wild Adventure Trail Runs. They always gives me that extra adventure I need once in awhile. I’ve done a number of their races over the years and I love coming back. If your an avid trail runner, you will really enjoy this course.

If you’re wanting some adventure, Shellburg Falls Trail Run is a great race to check out.  This waterfall is tucked in a nice forest patch up on a nice little mountain. The trail course is a scenic loop totaling 5.2 miles, going around the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Shellburg Falls. It is a challenging trail run that has significant elevation gain. The course takes you behind Shellburg Falls for breathtaking beauty. Do expect muddy conditions and being December, the possibility of ice. The course for Run Wild Trail runs are always well marked, even in the mud!

Registration fills up fast every year. You can register here.

• December 7th at 9:00am
• Packet Pick-up will be at the event from 7:30-9:00am

From I-5 exit 253 (Salem/Detroit Lake exit)take Hwy 22 East for 21 Miles and turn left on Fern Ridge Rd. just before the “Gingerbread House”. Follow Fern Ridge Rd. North for 1.2 Miles and Look for “Event Signs”! Take a sharp right and go through yellow gate and up Gravel road for 2 Miles to Start/Finish area at the campground. MAP
(Please note that the gates are only open for this race! Gates will lock by 12 noon!) Carpooling is strongly encouraged due to limited parking!

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