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…
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…
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…
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 climb, turns you around for the same stats on the downhill, then tapers off for the final 5.5 miles. The Forest Fiver is a 5.5 mile course and will start at the South…
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 can run the 20k or the 10k by yourself or you can get a friend to do the 20k as a 2-person Relay with you and really have fun with it!!…
