50k

Race Preview: 2018 Pacific Crest Sports Festival – including 28k & 50k trail runs (Sunriver)

May 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

In 2013, I competed in my very first triathlon at the Pacific Crest Sports Festival in Sunriver. It was sunny and much warmer than I had planned and to this day it is one of my favorite races. It was challenging, but scenic and beautiful and I [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Mary’s Peak 50 Mile/50k/25k Trail Run (Blodgett, OR)

May 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Have you ever heard of Mary’s Peak in Blodgett, OR? Honestly, neither had I, but those that have been there have told me it’s beautiful. And it should be a memorable day on June 16th when the 2018 Mary’s Peak 50 Mile/50k/25k Trail Run takes [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Wy’east Wonder 50M and 50K (Mt. Hood)

May 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

While surviving my first ultra-marathon earlier this spring, there were moments when I stopped in the middle of a trail, just looking around at the amazing beauty. I would take a few deep breaths, appreciating the chance to run (or at many times [read more...]

My First Ultra: A Run Oregon review of the 2018 Tillamook Burn 50K

May 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

[Editor’s Note: While it’s been a few weeks since the Tillamook Burn 50k, Meg wrote her thoughts in the days after completion] Its been less than 24 hours since I completed the Tillamook Burn 50K, my very first ultra. So my brain is back [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Spence Mountain 50K & 30K (Klamath Falls)

May 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

In my running life, I have 3 true loves: single track trails, ultramarathons, and small inaugural events (and the rain, too, but that’s in my regular life, as well). The 2018 Spence Mountain Run, hosted by the Linkville Lopers, is all three of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Smith Rock Ascent 50K, 15 mile and 4 Mile

May 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

One of the biggest perk to running is exploring gorgeous areas and one perk to running up steep hills is the incredible views at the top. The Smith Rock Ascent 50K, 15 mile and 4 mile race offers all these things, climbing, stunning views, and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Stumptown Trail Runs Half Marathon & 50k

April 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you love running in Forest Park in Portland, there’s great opportunity in your future if you get into the 2018 Stumptown Trail Runs (formerly Trail Factor 50k & Half Marathon) on May 26-28. The Half Marathon is on Saturday the 26th [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Sasquatch 50k & Relay (Galice)

April 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

If Bigfoot was hiding out somewhere, it might be a place like Galice, which is in the coastal range of Southern Oregon. If you’re up for a promising adventure, The 2018 Sasquatch 50k & Relay could be it. You can either run the 50k as a relay [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 McDonald Forest 50K (Corvallis)

April 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Spring races are coming up fast, so put your winter training to the test with the 23rd annual McDonald Forest 50K (aka “Mac 50”) in Corvallis on Saturday, May 12, 2018. This race is a fundraiser for the Corvallis area high school [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Lost Creek Trail Runs (Trail)

April 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

After looking through the photos from last year’s Lost Creek Trail Runs, the joy and strength of these runners is just so inspiring. And so is the perfect backdrop for their adventure. Whether they choose to run the 50K, 30K, 30K Relay, or 5K, [read more...]