Fall Racing Brings Autumn Trails Eugene
Fall brings sweater weather, pumpkin-flavored everything, and a beautiful racing season. And on November 9th, it’s time for Autumn Trails…
Mount Up for the Smith Rock Ascent
Once upon a time, the Smith Rock Ascent, from Go Beyond Racing, took place in June. Then in 2015 it moved to May. I remember this well because…
2023 Race Series Preview: Go Beyond Racing
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…
Treat Yo’ Self at the 2022 Smith Rock Ascent (Terrebonne)
The first thing that stands out to me in reading about the Smith Rock Ascent races is the lovely sense of humor by the race directors: “This…
Race Preview: 2017 Operation Jack Northwest Run (Tigard)
Operation Jack Run Northwest is a “choose your own mileage” type of race. You can choose to run a short distance up to 13 miles, a…
Race Preview: 2017 Helvetia Half and 10k (Hillsboro)
There are some races that you’ll never forget, and the Helvetia Half, 15k, and 10k is such a race for me, since it was my very first…
Race Preview: 2016 Smith Rock Ascent & Road Races
Most Oregonians have a pretty good understanding of where Smith Rock is located within the state. For some of us, it’s in our back yard.…
Race Recap: 2015 Smith Rock Ascent 50K
Honestly, there are very few places on this earth that rival Smith Rock State Park for it beauty, scenery, rock formations and trail choices…