Bend and trail running go together like peanut butter and jelly. It doesn’t get much better than the beauty of Bend’s trails, and luckily, the 2023 Bend Trail Series is kicking off soon!! This four-race Series is held on Thursday evenings and each will cover a different course ranging between 4 and 7 miles. Participate in at least 3 of the Series races and you’ll qualify to win something in the overall Series standings, which…
June 10th will mark the 20th year of the Britt Woods Firehouse Run brought to you by the Southern Oregon Runners. This unique race in Jacksonville includes a 10K (the main event), a 4.3 mile (long loop), a 1.9 mile (short loop), and a 100 yard fun run – for kids and adults. This trail run includes both scenery and history that can’t be missed. The 10K includes 4 challenging hills, the oldest giant sequoia in…
Ever thought about what makes a great trail race? Forsome of us, we want the achievement of completing a particular distance. For others it’s about the competition. For others it’s about the fitness. Maybe it’s all those things, and maybe it’s just the opportunity to hang out the coolest people on the planet. This is where the Emerald City Trail Series comes in. In June, when the weather gets nicer and the sun shows…
Spring is finally arriving. Birds are singing, the sunshine is peeking thru the rainclouds, and the 2023 Spring Portland Trail Series is almost here! For those not familiar with this PDX trail tradition, there are three race seasons for the Trail Series, (Spring, Summer, and Fall) and five trail runs in each series. These all take place in Portland’s own Forest Park every other Wednesday evening – perfect for a post-work run! Go Beyond Racing‘s…
Shamrock Run will forever hold a place in my heart as the first major running event I participated in. And also as the first major cancellation I experienced in 2020 due to the developing pandemic. With multiple distance options, green sparkles everywhere you look, and a huge beer garden after the finish line, it is easy to understand why Shamrock Run has been part of Portland for 45 years. The event (and seriously, this is…
Do you hate the pre-dawn alarm clock on race morning? Do you dread hills that go on forever? Do you fear the impact of race fees on your bank account? Then I have the perfect race for you… Vancouver Lake Half Marathon & 4 Mile Run is on Sunday, February 26 with the earliest participants starting at a lovely 9:30am and other events and runners starting later on. Both events start inside the park. The…
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 surrounding us, and we are very fortunate to get to experience it. Go Beyond Racing gets that. This trail racing company is all about getting outside and finding beauty everywhere. Their races appear to be seamlessly organized consistently, so runners new to the trail race scene will be in good…
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family…and go for a run together. What? Isn’t that how all families celebrate this holiday? Well they should. And here are two excellent Oregon Turkey Trots to choose from. ORRC Turkey Trot Oregon Road Runners Club’s Turkey Trot starts with an out and back in the International Rose Garden, and ends at the Elephant Plaza inside the Oregon Zoo. This 4-mile event is perfect for…
The South Coast Running Club’s Sunset Bay Trail Run is just a few weeks away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Charleston, OR. The 4-mile, 15K, and half marathon distances are just $25 each! The race directors have focused on the experience instead of swag to keep entry costs cheap, though race shirts will be available for purchase and there will be prize giveaways that are donated by local businesses. This race will deliver on…
The 2022 Aquafina OTC Butte to Butte is back, occurring Monday, July 4th, 2022. What a great way to ring in The 4th of July by participating in Eugene’s longest running community road race since beginning in 1973! This year, you may choose from a 10k run/walk, a 5k run, or the 4 Mile Mayor’s Fitness Walk. The entire event is brought to you by the great folks at Oregon Track Club, who definitely know…
