Go Beyond Racing might be one of the most well-known RDs in our neck of the woods and coming up in about a month is their Wy’East Wonder 50M and 50K trail runs. Scheduled for Saturday, June 24th, these gorgeous races are already sold out, but you can put your name on the waitlist and keep those miles up just in case! This is a point-to-point net downhill race that starts from the southern side…
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…
You don’t always get to race wherever you want. And for trail runners, this leads to what I call “runderlust” – the longing you feel when you learn about a beautiful singletrack but for whatever reason you can’t run there. Maybe it’s private property or just too risky to run it since you don’t know the area well enough to go it alone. So you keep your eyes open for chances to run there. This,…
The trails in Bend are calling, and Running Lane Events is ready with the Broken/Vista 50K & Half Marathon. If you love to run with views of stellar mountain ranges nearby, this is the event for you. Both races feature loop courses that are primarily single track, and give you the chance to spy peaks of Central Oregon. Here’s a little descriptor of the course: The course is entirely off-road and primarily consists of beautiful…
If you live in Portland and you like running on trails, the chances that you’ve run in Forest Park are almost guaranteed. Even though I’ve done a fair share of trail running myself, I am constantly amazed at the beauty that exists so close to home. The 2023 Stumptown Trail Runs 50k & Half Marathon are coming up on Memorial Day weekend, and this race has grown in popularity so much so that it sells…
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 Mac is back for 2023 and ready for year 27. Race directors Anne and Mike have a smooth system in place for ensuring a well-run event. And even with the maze like course that winds through the McDonald Forest in Corvallis, and touches on the hobbit trails in Starker Forest, this race is easily one of the most beautiful on the planet (I might be biased). This year’s event will be part of the…
Although the word “ultra” can be a scary one for some runners, it is the ultimate challenge for others. Pushing beyond 26.2 miles to 50K, 50 miles, or 100 miles means much more than just a few more miles. It usually means additional challenges in terrain, elevation, and support. Tillamook Burn Trail Run is a fantastic race to try if you are ready for the ultra challenge. This year the event is across 3 days…
Once upon a time, the Smith Rock Ascent, from Go Beyond Racing, took place in June. Then in 2015 it moved to May. I remember this well because it was the same weekend as Mother’s Day. I volunteered on Saturday and then went on a family hike the next. Ryan Kaiser, Chris Patterson, and Rob Russell duked it out, with all 3 going under course record time. Ryan’s time still stands as the 4th fastest.…
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…
