Have you ever gotten to the end of a race and thought: “I could do that again”? Have you ever thought: “I could do that two more times”? Well here is the race to try out the challenge in some beautiful mountains near Eugene, Oregon. With the Oakridge Summit Challenge, participants complete over 40 miles of trail race over the course of three days. The adventure begins with the 20K Alpine Westfir on Friday, July…
Looking for a rad race to run over Memorial Day weekend? Here’s one to strongly consider. The Ridgeline Ramble, occurring Saturday, May 28, 2022 will be the third race of the Run Big Trail Series, and is a race to get signed-up for stat. There is no day of race registration for this one, and there is limited entry due to shuttle logistics and trail capacity, so register soon! Level 32 Racing has a really…
The third week of May has some solid races to get to – and plenty to choose from. Don’t miss out on races from May 23 – May 29, 2022. Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 5.28.22 – 5.30.22 Stumptown Trail Runs Go Beyond Racing Portland PDX $65-100 https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=88670 Half, 50k 5.28.22 Hurricane Creek Half Joseph Eastern $25-45 https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=90373 Half, 5m, 5k 5.28.22…
Ready for a challenge? The Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge is the ONLY 3 day stage trail running race in Oregon, and it’s going to be epic!! Join your fellow trail runners for the 5th annual race, which will be held September 24th thru September 26th, depending on the challenge you wish to embark on. Do one event, two, or all three!! If you’ve never vistied the lush forested trails of Oakridge, you’re in for a…
The trails of the Pacific Northwest are one of the many things that make this the best place in the world for runners (#SorryNotSorry rest of world). Level 32 Racing facilitates six trail races each year to get runners and walkers out onto those trails and into the woods. Next up is their annual Ridgeline Ramble. Participants are encouraged to get dropped off at the starting line for their 10K or 20K event and meet…
Looking to be a Fat Ass in 2020? Come out to Yachats, a cute little coastal city south of Newport, on January 11th and run the 2020 Perpetua Fat Ass! If you’re looking for an ultra distance to start the year off right, there’s a 50k for you. If you want something a little shorter, there’s also a 30k, a 20k, and a 9 Miler available. The registration for this event is also FREE. Yeah,…
The annual Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events (WHEE) will be run from the Sacandaga Campground near Oakridge, Oregon, on October 5th. Participants can choose between 11 miles, 22 miles, and 33 miles, with offer a elevation gain of 1,400ft, 2,800ft, and 5,500ft, respectively. The course for each distance is an out-and-back along the single track, technical Middle Fork Trail, so whichever elevation you gain on the first half of the course, you will lose again in…
Located in the dynamic forests of the Pacific Northwest, the Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge is truly in trail running paradise. This event is a three-day trial running extravaganza, where races are run over a whole weekend (Friday – Sunday). If racers run all three days worth of events, there will be a total of 40 miles of running, covering 8,500 of elevation gain. On day one, the 25k Dead Mountain run, is the longest race…
The Ridgeline Ramble is another fun trail event that’s been on our radar for some time now. One of the benefits of the ramble is that they offer a 20K, 10K, and 20K relay option available for a great race with minimal prepping. Be sure to register online as they do NOT have a race day registration option. The 20K race starts at the Blanton Heights Trailhead and the 10K starts at the Fox Hollow…
In case you didn’t know, running in Oregon and running in Arizona is very very different. For one, the air in Arizona is extraordinarily dry compared to Oregon. It feels like all your hydration is being sucked out of your body. On the morning of November 10, 2018, arriving at the Usery Mountain Regional Park for the Pass Mountain 50K, I was feeling 2 days of this dryness catching up to me. My husband and…
