One of Southern Oregon’s most famous events is gearing up for its 39th annual run. On Saturday April 11, 2015 The Pear Blossom Run is at it again. With a classic 10 mile course along with a great 5k, 2-mile, and 1-mile Mayor’s Cup run there is something for everyone. With over 4,600 registered runners from 14 states last year this is sure to be a can’t miss event. Make sure to stick around after for…
The mission of the Albany Public Schools Foundation is “to generate and distribute resources that enrich and enhance education opportunities for all students, encourage teachers to implement innovative educational programs, and award scholarships to Albany Public School District students.” To that end, the Foundation hosts special events throughout the year like iSwim for Kids (Feb. 28, 2015), iRun for Kids (Mar. 14, 2015), and the iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala. Considering that the Foundation is only…
Saturday, February 7, 2015 was the kick-off to my favorite trail running series, the Run Big Trail Series by Level 32 Racing. In 2014, I was able to participate in two of the Run Big Trail Series events; Bristow Trail Runs and Shotgun Trail Blast. Both were well managed, fun, good course markings, and just a blast through and through. The 2014 events really “got my feet wet” with trail racing, and I quickly realized how…
Any race that bills itself with an “ish” attached to the distance is my kind of race…especially if it’s a trail run! The 2015 Mastondon Trail Run takes place in the shadow of Cline Butte, just on the west edge of Redmond, out past Eagle Crest. The Maston trail system is a favorite for runners and mountain bikers alike and is relatively flat with a few very fun rocky sections.
Y’all know I love me some coastal racing. I was stuck in the middle of the country for most of my life, and now I crave the powerful sounds of the ocean and the scenic overlooks to push through hard trail runs. If you’re like me, queue the old legs up for a rugged 10-miler in Cape Lookout State Park (about halfway between Pacific City and Tillamook) at the 2015 Race to the Cape on March 8, 2015.
Portions of this preview were originally published in the July Oregon Distance Runner, ORRC’s club magazine for which I’m managing editor. Want to subscribe? Join the club – literally. It’s one of the perks ORRC members enjoy. On Friday, August 1, 2014, the ORRC’s longest running event, the Dual Duel, will be held for the 43rd time – this year (as in most years) at Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon. It offers some interval speed…
The Stevenson to Carson Ridge Run 10-Miler is put on by the great people at the Columbia Gorge Running Club. Formerly a 15k (9.3-mile run), the 10-Mile course is no less challenging, with elevation gain of around 1,800 feet … similar to the Backyard Half. Actually, this run is great practice for the Backyard Half or any hillclimb race. Usually, this event is called the “Carson to Stevenson Ridge Run” and runs the OTHER direction…
When Matt asked me if I’d like to run and review Run Wild Adventure’s Monument Peak 10 Mile Trail Run in Gates, Oregon, I hesitated before saying yes. The no-frills Run Wild website welcomed participants of all abilities, but it definitely had a different feel to it than your typical road race homepage. I’ve never run a true trail race before, had never done a Run Wild event, had never driven two hours each way…
The ORRC Hagg Lake runs – the road runs, not the mud runs – are coming up on Saturday, May 3, 2014. There is a 10.5-miler, a 10k, and a 5k; walkers are invited to participate in all three distances. There’s something you should know about this race. It has a pie raffle. Yes, yummy, delicious pie. And everyone who shows up on the day of the race is eligible to win one! There is…
