2026 Race Series Preview: Go Beyond Races

Run Oregon Blog

4 weeks ago

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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