Mid-October brings a perfect blend of fall colors, cooler temps, and a jam-packed weekend of racing across Oregon and Southwest Washington. From festive Halloween-themed 5Ks to scenic coastal runs and rugged trail adventures deep in the Gorge and Cascades, this stretch of the calendar truly has it all.
Add in community fun runs, brewery events, and charity races, and it’s a weekend where the energy of the season meets the joy of the run—no matter your pace or preferred terrain.
| Race Name | Date | Location | Distances | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Track Club Running Series – #8 | Oct 8, 2025 (Wed) | Eugene, OR | 5K, 1M run | More Information |
| Spooky Stroll 5K | Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | Lincoln City, OR | 5K run | More Information |
| Angel’s Rest | Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | Cascade Locks, OR | 50K, 20M, 10K trail run | More Information |
| Running Scared | Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | Washougal, WA | 5K, 13k run | More Information |
| ORRC Best Dam Run | Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | Estacada, OR | 10K run | More Information |
| Rainbow Ridge 20K/50K | Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | Rainbow, OR | 50K, 20K trail run | More Information |
| Rogue Marathon | Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | Medford, OR | 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 1M run | More Information |
| Run Whiskey Run | Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | Bandon, OR | 10M, 5M, 1.5M run | More Information |
| Steps to Safety 5K | Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | Salem, OR | 5K run | More Information |
| Oregon Brewery Running Series – 54°40′ Beer | Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | Portland, OR | 5K run | More Information |
| Lents Park — Stumptown XC Series | Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | Portland, OR | 5K run | More Information |
| Girlfriends Run | Oct 12, 2025 (Sun) | Vancouver, WA | 13.1M, 10K, 6K run | More Information |
| Great Columbia Crossing 10K | Oct 12, 2025 (Sun) | Astoria, OR | 10K run | More Information |
| Great Pumpkin Run | Oct 12, 2025 (Sun) | Corvallis, OR | 10K, 5K run | kids run | More Information |
| Running Scared 5K/13K | Oct 12, 2025 (Sun) | Eugene, OR | 13K, 5K run | More Information |
