Trail Racing is a huge culture in the Pacific Northwest, and why wouldn’t it be? There is no shortage of epic trails and majestic mountains surrounding us, and we are very fortunate to get to experience it. Go Beyond Racing gets that. This trail racing company is all about getting outside and finding beauty everywhere. Their races appear to be seamlessly organized consistently, so runners new to the trail race scene will be in good hands and experienced trail runners will come back again and again.
I’ve never had a bad experience at a Go Beyond race, and their aid stations are something I look forward to every single time for that boost of energy. Their amazing volunteers cheer hard for every runner as they approach as though they are the most elite of runners. It doesn’t matter how slow they are or how much pain they look to be in. This crew never lets you go hungry either, from their mid-race selection of munchables to the post-race nosh. Most importantly, you won’t get lost in the woods on a Go Beyond course unless you’re just not paying attention to the well labeled trail markings and you’ll likely exit even the hairiest of courses with a smile on your face.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Distance: Checkpoint race with distances of 7.5 to 10 Miles
When: Saturday, April 15th, 2023
Where: Leif Erikson Trailhead, Forest Park, Portland, OR
Distance: Four-Race Series courses range from 4 to 7 Miles
When: Thursdays from June 15th to September 7th, 2023
Where: Each race starts at a different location on the trails of Bend, OR
Distance: Five-Race Series courses range from 4 to 7 Miles
When: Wednesdays from April 26th to June 21st, July 5th to August 2nd, and August 30th to October 25th, 2023
Where: Leif Erikson Trailhead, Forest Park, Portland, OR
Distance: 50k, 15 Mile, 7.5 Mile, 4 Mile, and Kids Fun Run
When: Saturday, March 11th and Sunday, March 12th, 2023
Where: Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne, OR
Distance: 50k and Half Marathon
When: Saturday, May 27th and Monday, May 29th, 2023
Where: Leif Erikson Trailhead, Forest Park, Portland, OR
Distance: 50 Mile and 50k
When: Sunday, June 24th, 2023
Where: Bennett Pass Sno Park at Mt Hood Meadows Dr, Mt. Hood, OR
Distance: 24 Hour and 12 Hour Races
When: Saturday, July 1st, 2023
Where: Elijah Bristow State Park, Dexter, OR
Distance: 50 Mile, 50k, and 25k
When: Saturday, July 15th and Sunday, July 16th, 2023
Where: Clackamas Lake Historic Station Ranger Station near Timothy Lake, Maupin, OR
Distance: 50k+ and 25k
When: Saturday, August 5th and Sunday, August 6th, 2023
Where: Marble Mountain Sno Park, Mt St Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mt St Helens, OR
Distance: 6 Miles
When: To Be Determined
Where: Mt Hood Skibowl at Government Camp, Mt Hood, OR
Distance: 200 Miles
When: Friday, August 25th thru Sunday, August 29th, 2023
Where: Greenwaters Park, Oakridge, OR
Distance: 100 Miles
When: Saturday, September 16th thru Sunday, September 17th, 2023
Where: Clackamas Rangers Station, Maupin, OR
Distance: 50k and 25k
When: Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Where: Tillamook Forest, Tillamook, OR
Distance: Last person standing 4.5 Mile Loop
When: To Be Determined
Where: Tumalo Canal Historic Area, near Bend, OR
