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Race Recap: 2018 Pass Mountain 50K and Punisher Night Run 20K (Arizona)

December 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hardesty Hardcore Trail Run (Oakridge)

July 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Hardesty Hardcore hosted by Level 32 Racing is coming up on Labor Day weekend with two distances to choose from: the “hardcore” 14 miler or the Forest Fiver, a sweet 5.5 miles. The 14 miler kicks off with a 4.5 mile, 3,300 foot [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Ridgeline Ramble 10k/20k Trail Run & Relay (Eugene)

April 23, 2018 // 1 Comment

Ready for adventure? The 10th annual Ridgeline Ramble 20k/10k Trail Run is a great way to spend Memorial Weekend. This Level 32 Racing event on May 26th will cover the entire Ridgeline Trail in South Eugene and it’s going to be fun!! You [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Perpetua Fat Ass (Yachats, OR)

December 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

Have you heard of the Fat Ass events? If not, your chance to try out the 4th annual Perpetua Fat Ass is coming up on January 13th, 2018 at the Yachats Commons. Characterized by the phrase “No Fees, No Awards, No Aid, No Wimps,” the Fat Ass [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge

September 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you’ve never been to the trails in Oakridge, go run them immediately, if not sooner…and this is the perfect event to experience them with. If you’ve clicked on the link because of the word ‘Challenge’, you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Ridgeline Ramble (Eugene, OR)

May 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

Calling all trail runners! Level 32 Racing’s Big Trail Series continues with the Ridgeline Ramble on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Their 9th annual, this Eugene trail run offers a 10K, 20K, or two-person 20K relay. This run covers the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Fort Steilacoom Resolution Run Series

December 13, 2016 // 0 Comments

Looking for a run (or four) in the brisk, exhilarating winter air of the Pacific Northwest? The Fort Steilacoom Resolution Run Series is likely to have just the run you are looking for! Featuring a 5, a 10, a 15 and a 20 (both mile and [read more...]

WHEE! That’s the race name: Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events Trail 20k, 20-miler, 50k

September 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

Saturday, October 1, those interested in getting dirty and working up a sweat will be congregating near Oakridge, Oregon. The menu highlights a trail three distances on trail (20k, 20 miles, and 50k), all run primarily on the Middle Fork [read more...]

Race Preview: Ridgeline Ramble 20K, 20K Relay and 10K 5/28/16 (Eugene, Ore.)

May 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

The third (of six) events in the Run Big Trail Series is the 9th annual Ridgeline Ramble, occurring Memorial Day Weekend in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, May 28, 2016. What is super cool about the Ridgeline Ramble is there is a 20K 2-person relay [read more...]

Race Recap: 2016 ORRC Champoeg 30K/20K/10K

March 7, 2016 // 0 Comments

First thing’s first: “Why the running carrot? Champoeg was a place that you could find a wild carrot called ‘Yampah.'” This was the caption at the bottom of my parking tag I purchased just before the 2016 ORRC Champoeg 30K, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 ORRC Champoeg 30K, 20K, 10K

February 15, 2016 // 0 Comments

Champoeg State Park is home to 615 acres of rustic forests, fields and wetlands, providing optimal opportunities for camping, picnicking, bird watching, fishing, boating, bicycling, hiking and everybody’s favorite activities, running and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 ORRC Champoeg 30K, 20K, and 10K

January 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

It’s time to start thinking about the spring racing season. (Can you believe it?) If you haven’t run the ORRC Champoeg race, I would highly recommend you sign up this year. With a 10K, 20K, 30K, and even a Kids’ Run, you are [read more...]

Race Recap: Ridgeline Ramble 5/23/2015

June 5, 2015 // 0 Comments

I’ve heard nothing but a tremendous amount of oozing positivity surrounding the Ridgeline Ramble race. Of course, hearing so many great things about this race, my expectations for a stellar event were sky high. This year was the 9th annual [read more...]

Race Preview: Ridgeline Ramble 5/23/2015 (Eugene, OR)

April 6, 2015 // 0 Comments

Are you ready to tackle the third event in the 2015 Run Big Trail Series? Bring it, that’s what I say! The Run Big Trail Series, by Level 32 Racing, consists of 6 events spread out over the course of the year. I love this series, and it is very [read more...]

Twice the Fun of a 10k: ORRC Adds a 20k to the Champoeg Run

March 14, 2015 // 2 Comments

I’m embarrassed to confess I’ve always passed over the ORRC Champoeg Run because nothing pulled me in, the carrot logo included. A carrot logo for the ‘No Meat Athlete’ made perfect sense, but I knew this run wasn’t geared for vegetarians [read more...]

Race preview: 2015 ORRC Champoeg runs (St. Paul)

February 9, 2015 // 0 Comments

March is going to be my comeback month! I’m coming back from injury (plantar fasciitis turned Achilles tendonitis) and very excited to add some races to my spring schedule. Luckily, I just so happen to be able to find three great ones for the [read more...]

Race Preview: Champoeg Park Runs – New Distance Added!

January 26, 2015 // 0 Comments

Are you ready for a PR? The ORRC Champoeg Park Runs has added a new distance to their event, which could be a first for many of you. A 20K distance has been added to the well-established 10K and 30K races. Personally, I’m excited for the [read more...]

Race Preview: Winter Predictor 1/11/2015 (Eugene, Oregon)

December 24, 2014 // 2 Comments

Okay, here is something super unique and fun. And a great way to begin setting your running goals for 2015, too. The Winter Predictor is a race where, prior to starting your run, you predict how long you think it will take you to complete it. Then, [read more...]

Alsea Falls Summer Fest Trail Runs Second Weekend in August

August 2, 2014 // 2 Comments

Alsea Falls Summer Fest is a unique trail run series just outside of Monroe, Oregon, approximately 40 minutes from Corvallis and 50 minutes from Eugene. Held the second weekend in August, runners can participate in the 5k trail run on Saturday, [read more...]

Race Preview: Hardesty Hardcore 8/30/2014 (Oakridge, Oregon)

August 1, 2014 // 0 Comments

It’s time to add to your race calendar the Hardesty Hardcore trail run! This 14 mile or 5.5 mile trail run, which is the fourth event, of six, in the Run Big Trail Series by Level 32 Racing, takes place on Saturday, August 30 at the Hardesty [read more...]

Race Review: Dog Mountain 10k

August 1, 2014 // 0 Comments

Out of breath and feeling on top of the world, the final incline to the Dog Mountain summit slows me down to appreciate what lies below – the Columbia stretching eastward as far as the eye can see, Mt. Hood peering over foggy green folds on the [read more...]

Race Preview: Dog Mountain 10k, 20k, & 30k

July 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

Is it just me, or does Dog Mountain pull rank on pretty much all other Columbia Gorge hikes? Maybe it’s just coincidence that since I’ve moved to Portland, I can’t have a hiking talk without it inevitably turning to the unmatched likes of Dog [read more...]

Race Recap: Ridgeline Ramble 5/24/2014 (Eugene, Oregon)

June 2, 2014 // 0 Comments

Saturday, May 24 was supposed to be another typical day in the life of Jessica. Earlier in the week, I was gearing up for the Ridgeline Ramble race, getting more and more excited about racing by the day. The weather was expected to be great, and [read more...]

Hi. My Name is Jessica and I am Addicted to Racing.

May 15, 2014 // 12 Comments

“Hi. My name is Jessica and I am addicted to racing.” Admitting you have a problem is the first step. Having a running and racing addiction is such a great thing, in my opinion. I’ve been advised that discussing my addiction openly is a good [read more...]

Race Preview: 8th Annual Ridgeline Ramble 5/24/2014 (Eugene, Oregon)

April 16, 2014 // 1 Comment

Looking for a rad race to run over Memorial Day weekend? Here’s one to strongly consider. The Ridgeline Ramble, occurring Saturday, May 24, 2014 will be the third race of the Run Big Trail Series, and is a race to get signed-up for stat. There [read more...]

Race Preview: Alsea Falls Spring Fling 4/19/2014 (Monroe, Oregon)

March 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

Oregon Trail Runs is holding their first event of the 2014 race season, the Alsea Falls Spring Fling, occurring Saturday, April 19, 2014. Check this race out, and get registered before March 31 to beat the next price increase! If you have not [read more...]