A trail run is essential a hike, which is essentially a walk in the park, right? If you go into Frozen Trail Runfest with this attitude, you may find yourself sorely surprised. The event, which includes a 5k, 15k, 25k and 50k, will be the final event in the Run Big Trail Series. Held at Buford Park at Mount Pisgah, each distance combines loops of varying sizes, but all start and end at the horse…
Who’s ready for a wee bit of climbing in their weekend trail races? If you raised your hand, Go Beyond would like to introduce (or reintroduce) you to the Elk Kings Trail Races. The 25K has 5,800 feet of vert, while the 50K has 7,500 feet. These are not your grandma’s trail runs! The 25k will also summit two mountains, (Elk and Kings, of course!) and will climb 5,800 feet. Sections will require “small scrambles…
The crisp early mornings and scattered golden leaves that blanket the Willamette Valley after the first frost of autumn, beckon runners to the forests of Corvallis, Oregon the first weekend in October. Now in its 10th year, the Condor 25k Trail Run is one of Oregon’s hidden gems on the trail running race circuit each fall. The course incorporates a diverse network of rolling single track trails and logging roads that meander through the McDonald Forest,…
If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary, check out Mount Hood Trail Games put on by Daybreak Racing. Held high on the slopes of Mt. Hood, this relay, squad, or solo trail race is not your typical trail run. The course is basically a “three-leafed clover” consisting of three unique trail loops that all start and finish on the Sun Deck at Mt. Hood Meadows, adding up to 25K. No…
One of Oregon’s most runnable ultras, hosted by the fabulous RDs at Go Beyond Racing, the Mt. Hood Trail Runs is scheduled for July 15-16, 2023. Unfortunately all 3 distances are filled and have waitlists (deadline is still July 7th). Registration was filled and closed months ago, but put this event on your 2024 run calendar and sign up early – it’s a great one! Or, if you still want to get up there for the…
The Oregon Coast is broken up in a few notable sections. There’s the north coast, with its massive beaches, tourist trap towns, and flatter landscape. There’s the south coast, with its forested and secluded approaches, small towns and expensive golf. And then there’s the central coast, with some of the most rugged coastline along the Pacific Ocean. One of those rugged areas is just north of Florence, within the Siuslaw (sigh-yew-slaw) National Forest. The coast…
Mary’s Peak was my very first ultra race, so love it (the scenery) or hate it (the long hills and gravel roads,) I will never forget it. It was brutal, mentally challenging, and physically exhausting. It’s also the only 50k I ever did twice (and the 25k last year as well) so that should tell you something. The course for the 2023 Mary’s Peak Trail Run, located in Starker Forest in Blodgett, is just beautiful.…
The second installment of the Run Big Trail Series, the 2023 Shotgun Trail Blast put on by Level 32 Racing is taking place on Saturday, April 1, 2023 just northeast of Eugene in Marcola, Oregon. The Run Big Trail Series offers races for people of all levels of fitness and the Shotgun Trail Blast is certainly no exception. Boasting distances from 5k (3.1 miles) up to 50k (31 miles), there’s something for everyone at this…
If trail racing is your thing, you must do at least one, if not several, of the many events hosted by Daybreak Racing. Epic cannot begin to describe the views you’ll see, the challenges that will test you, or the journeys that you’ll remember forever. Daybreak is known to bring their “A” game, and their events always run like a well-oiled machine. Everything is well marked, the aid stations are stocked, and there’s food at…
The Run Big Trail Series starts out 2023 on February 4th with the 2023 Bristow Trail Runs in Dexter, Oregon. Brought to you by Level 32 Racing, this trail run offers multiple distances at Elijah Bristow State Park in scenic Southern Oregon. The Bristow Trail Runs consist of 4 race distances to choose from: A 5 mile, a 10 mile, a 25k, and a 50k option. Trail runners of all levels will want to check out…
