A category to organize all race distance categories, so you can find a race based on distance.
For my first race of 2022, I wanted something unique and challenging, yet predictable race. Thus a bucket list race was in order and the Winter Predictor from Eclectic Edge Racing seemed like an obvious choice. This 5k and 10k is relatively simple in premise, yet has a cool idea. When registering for the event, racers put in an estimated finish time for their distance and the top 25 participants who were closest to their…
Trail Racing is a huge culture in the Pacific Northwest, and why wouldn’t it be? There is no shortage of epic trails and majestic mountains surrounding us, and we are very fortunate to get to experience it. Go Beyond Racing gets that. This trail racing company is all about getting outside and finding beauty everywhere. Their races appear to be seamlessly organized consistently, so runners new to the trail race scene will be in good…
Welcome back to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. This weekend seems like it kickstarts racing season here in the PNW, as races start to come online a lot more – beginning NOW! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 2.26.22 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run Run Wild Adventures Silverton Mid-Valley $30 https://www.runwildadventures.com/register/ 6.6m 2.26.22 Kevin’s Cup X-Dog Events West Linn Greater Portland $29 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=136303…
The first Run Wild Adventures race of 2022 is coming up quickly on Saturday, February 26. The Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run is 6.6 miles of backcountry terrain, climbs, and obviously mud. But it also comes with a fantastic time and bunch of really dedicated runners. This was the final race I ran in 2020 before the world went weird and I hope to run it again this year. Here is what I would highlight:…
In the years since I’ve been running the Winter 5k Race Series, I’ve come to realize a few things about this Three-Event 5k series brought to us by Run With Paula Events. For one thing, there’s always a “bad weather race” in which you’re really thinking about whether you’re going to listen to Paula Harkin’s advice and “never let winter win” or just stay home in a nice warm and dry bed. I remember one…
Join Terrapin Events on Valentine’s Day weekend at Lee Farms in Tualatin as couples, families, and friends escape the Valentine’s Day cliche and get down and dirty at the My Muddy Valentine mud obstacle run! The course is rather flat and the obstacles are pretty easy to conquer. If you’re looking for a more competitive edge, there is an elite wave first thing in the morning. After the race, enjoy some free drinks, play some…
Whenever the world starts feeling like too much (for example, most of 2021), it is so wonderful to have an outlet like running to escape the stress and the screens and the will-they-won’t-they of politics. In the Pacific Northwest we are blessed with mountains and trails that take us away from it all and into an adventure. And adventure is what Run Wild Adventures is all about. It is literally in their name and in…
Welcome back to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. The weekend of February 19 & 20 is pretty quiet, here in the PNW, but the Zena Road Runs and Hagg Lake Mud Runs are great ones! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 2.19.22 – 2.20.22 Hagg Lake Mud Runs ORRC Gaston Greater Portland $85.00 – 125.00 https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=89251 Ultra, 25k 2.20.22 Zena Road Runs Willamette…
Relays have become a bit of a “thing” in more recent years, but with the very real threat of Covid around, the smaller races have a bit more appeal to many than they used to. One of my favorite relays, even before Covid, has always been the Three Capes Marathon Relay. If you’ve never done this one, you really should. It’s a beautiful event and you won’t have to deal with the crowds and van…
The Zena Road Runs (15k, 6m, and 3m) are back again (50+ years!) for their annual running in Salem on Sunday, February 20, 2022. This running staple in the Willamette Valley is in inexpensive rural race, complete with local feel and hills aplenty. The 2020 event will follow primarily the same blueprint as in its recent pre-COVID years past. All race distances start and finish at the Noble Mountain Tree Farm in rural West Salem.…
