Trail racing runs deep in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s no mystery why. With mountains on the horizon and miles of singletrack in every direction, the region practically begs you to lace up and explore. Go Beyond Racing seems to understand this better than most. Their entire ethos is rooted in getting outside, finding the beauty in the landscape, and creating race experiences that feel both inviting and impeccably managed. New trail runners can trust they’re in good hands, and veterans tend to find themselves signing up again and again.
Personally, Go Beyond has never let me down. Their aid stations are something I genuinely look forward to—little pockets of energy and enthusiasm staffed by volunteers who cheer like every runner rolling in is a headliner at UTMB. Pace doesn’t matter, grimaces don’t matter—these folks bring the same level of hype to everyone. Even on the gnarliest of terrain, Go Beyond has a way of sending you out one person and bringing you back smiling.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Bend Trail Series
- Distance: Four-Race Series courses range from 4 to 7 Miles
- When: Thursdays from April 16th to July 16th
- Where: Each race starts at a different location on the trails of Bend, OR
Portland Trail Series (Spring)
- Distance: Five-Race Series courses range from 4 to 7 Miles
- When: Wednesdays, from April 8th to June 3rd
- Where: Leif Erikson Trailhead, Forest Park, Portland, OR
Firelane Trail Trial & Live Stream & Season Kickoff Party
- Distance: 4.4 Miles
- When: Saturday, May 2nd
- Where: Forest Park, Firelane 1 lower trailhead
Wood You Rather
- Distance: Checkpoint race with distances of 5-8 Miles
- When: Saturday, May 16th
- Where: Mt. Tabor (NEW LOCATION)
Stumptown Trail Runs
- Distance: 50k and Half Marathon
- When: Saturday, May 23rd and Monday, May 25th
- Where: Leif Erikson Trailhead, Forest Park, Portland, OR
Bristow 24/12/6 Run
- Distance: 24 Hour, 12 Hour, and 6 Hour Races
- When: Saturday, June 6th
- Where: Elijah Bristow State Park, Dexter, OR
Portland Trail Series (Summer)
- Distance: Five-Race Series courses range from 4 to 7 Miles
- When: Wednesdays, from June 17th to August 12th
- Where: Leif Erikson Trailhead, Forest Park, Portland, OR
Wy’east Wonder
- Distance: 50 Mile, 50k
- When: Sunday, June 27th
- Where: Red Barn Park in Parkdale, Mt. Hood, OR
Mt. Hood Trail Runs
- Distance: 50 Mile, 50k, and 25k
- When: Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th
- Where: Clackamas Lake Historic Station Ranger Station near Timothy Lake, Maupin, OR
Volcanic
- Distance: 50k+ and 25k
- When: Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd
- Where: Marble Mountain Sno Park, Mt St Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mt St Helens, OR
Oregon 200 (NO EVENT IN 2026)
- Distance: 200 Miles
- When: NO EVENT IN 2026
- Where: Greenwaters Park, Oakridge, OR
Portland Trail Series (Fall)
- Distance: Five-Race Series courses range from 4 to 7 Miles
- When: Wednesdays, from September 9th to October 28th
- Where: Leif Erikson Trailhead, Forest Park, Portland, OR
Mountain Lakes 100
- Distance: 100 Miles
- When: Saturday, September 19th
- Where: Clackamas Ranger Station, Maupin, OR
Lastest Not Fastest
- Distance: Last person standing 4.13 Mile Loop
- When: October 3rd
- Where: Hamilton Island, North Bonneville, WA
