When you ask a runner what they love most about running, you’ll get a variety of answers. For some it’s about the challenge, for others about the health benefits, and for still others it’s about the community. Some busy folks need the break from demanding screens or others’ expectations. I know one piece I love is the chance to see what I can do that day.
We can also add to the list the chance to explore new places, like the trails that you could be running through at RUN LOVE RUN. RUN LOVE RUN offers three course options—8K, 15K, and 30K—all starting beneath the iconic Yaquina Bay Bridge.
The 8K stays close to home, looping through South Beach State Park, while the longer distances branch out onto a mix of streets and scenic trails. Portions of the 15K and 30K overlap, including time on the popular Wilder Trails, with the 30K adding an extra loop through Yakona Nature Preserve for those looking to go all in. Be sure to check the race website for exact distances and elevation details.
This is a race designed for runners who truly appreciate both the joys—and the occasional pains—of the sport.
All finishers receive a handblown glass finisher medal, and runners can opt to purchase an event t-shirt during registration. Post-race celebrations take place at Rogue Beer, where well-earned refreshments await.
Awards go to the top three overall male and female finishers, along with masters and grandmasters in both categories. Running with a partner? The Sweetheart & BFF Divisions add an extra layer of fun, giving pairs a chance to win as a Power Couple. Each runner’s finishing percentage is combined, and partners may compete in different distances and still be eligible.
If you are single but still want to come with a partner, there are also Family Divisions where you can race together as a parent/child duo in Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, or Mother/Daughter categories.
Runners on a team don’t have to run the same race distance! Their unique scoring system compares your performance within your chosen race, making all distances fair and balanced.
Sign up for RUN LOVE RUN and go do what you love for all the reasons you love it.