When I first got into running, I discovered a group that sponsored races in cool places all around Oregon that were true running adventures. They were called X Dog Events, and unlike many obstacle race companies, X Dogs had legit obstacles made in nature that were a real experience. I walked away from events like Ole’s Assault and the Mt. Hood Scramble with cuts and bruises but I never had so much fun earning them.
At some point, Kevin, the owner of X Dog, retired and the company faded off into the sunset. Bryan Shull, a longtime XDogger, decided it was time to revive it, and it’s now been branded X Dog Adventures. Even better, X Dogs is now a 501c3 non-profit and their events benefit places like Share and The Hough Foundation. And what’s better than giving back to the community and having fun while you do it?
Some of the old favorites are coming back again and there are some new events in the works too. Here’s the current lineup so far for the year. Stay tuned for more details and mark your calendar!
Ho Ho 5k
- When: Sunday, December 3, 2023
- Where: Cook Park in Tigard, Oregon
- Register: Here
New Years Half Marathon
- When: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Where: Imperial River Hotel Co. in Maupin, Oregon
- Register: Here
White River Snow Shoe
- When: Saturday, January 20, 2024
- Where: White River West Snow Park, Mt. Hood
Rim 2 Rim 2 Rim
- When: Sunday, May 5, 2024
- Where: White River Crossing – Wasco County
Up Down Round and Round
- When: Sunday, June 2, 2024
- Where: Round Lake, Camas, Washington
Mt. Hood Scramble
- When: Sunday, June 16, 2024
- Where: White River Headwaters
SUP Races
- When: Saturday, June 29, 2024
- Where: Pine Hollow Reservoir – Tygh Valley, Oregon
X-Triathlon
- When: Sunday, June 30, 2024
- Where: Pine Hollow Reservoir – Tygh Valley, Oregon
Whooped at Whipple 5k/10k
- When: Sunday, August 4, 2024
- Where: Whipple Creek Park in Ridgefield, Washington
Ride Row Run Triathlon
- When: Sunday, September 22, 2024
- Where: Imperial River Hotel Co. in Maupin, Oregon
McCubbins Gulch Trail 5k/10k
- When: Sunday, October 13, 2024
- Where: McCubbins Gulch Campground – Highway 216
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