Adventure & Obstacle Course Race

Race Preview: 2019 Mud Madness (Salem)

August 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

You’ve probably heard that some of the bigger-named, nationally operated mud runs / obstacle course races have been being canceled or disappearing altogether, which is a bummer for those who love this genre of running! Luckily we have some [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Kids Obstacle Challenge (Sherwood)

August 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Overcoming a challenge is an amazing boost no matter what your age is. Which makes it great that Kids Obstacle Challenge is a chance for kids ages 5 to 16 to be brave and work through 15 different obstacles on their way to finish line glory, and an [read more...]

Race Preview: Great Salem Race 2019

July 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time to grab a few friends and create your team for the Great Salem Race! Of all the races during the year, this one is truly one of my favorites. The Great Salem Race is a scavenger hunt race for teams of 2-4 people. Whether you know [read more...]

Race Recap: Blood, Sweat, and a Slip ‘n Slide at Whine on the Vine

July 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

I registered for Whine on the Vine with the expectation of a challenging race. After all, when they include the word “whine” in the name of the race, you’ve got to assume there’s a reason for the whining. X-Dog Events made [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mud, Sweat & BBQ (Woodburn)

July 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Mud, Sweat & BBQ 5K Mud Run (fka Mud, Sweat & Beers) will be held on Saturday, August 10th at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. The event proceeds benefit the Woodburn Rotary Foundation. If you’ve never done a mud run (or if you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Howl at the Moon 5K Adventure Run (Lake Oswego)

July 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

The school playground is a place of possibility and adventure. Where you can fly through the air on the swing set. Where the monkey bars are the only things keeping you safe from hot lava. And where walking across the balance beam is done to the [read more...]

Obstacle Course Race Preview: 2019 Terrain Race (Sherwood)

July 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for an affordable obstacle course race, this year’s Terrain Race is just that. While being offered at just $40 (plus insurance/venue fee and charitable donation – totaling about $15), this event has been advertised for [read more...]

Unique Race Preview: 2019 All Out Challenge (Bend)

June 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for a unique event that includes so much more than just running, look no further than the All Out Challenge coming to Bend in July. This event is organized by Orange Theory Fitness in combination with Old Mill District and Bend [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Whine on the Vine (Hillsboro)

June 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Are you ready for Whine on the Vine? This 5 mile OCR adventure run is sure to hold some surprises and challenges, as it is an X-Dog Event. The event promises mimosas, a slip-n-slide, and “breathtaking” views. I have a feeling you will be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Rugged Maniac (Portland International Raceway)

May 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race sends runners into an obstacle-filled odyssey of muddy fun. The 5-kilometer course features more than epic 20 obstacles, with participants scaling towering walls, crawling through underground tunnels, and leaping [read more...]

Preview: Badass Ladies’ Scavenger Hunt – June 22

May 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ladies, this one’s for you! I’m hosting a free scavenger hunt on Saturday, June 22 for women, inspired by the Badass Lady Gang. The Badass Lady Gang (BALG) is a national group for women with running and walking as a common thread. Run [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Warrior Dash (Canby)

April 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Obstacle racing is still going strong in 2019, and is frankly, quite a blast if you’ve never experienced it before. While it’s not for the faint of heart, it is a fun and challenging way to mix up and break the monotony of your racing season. [read more...]

Obstacle Course Race Preview: 2019 Dirty Leprechaun 5K (Tualatin)

February 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Attention Obstacle Course Race enthusiasts – here’s your chance for a little pre-season OCR tune-up! The Dirty Leprechaun 5K is back at Lee Farms with some new obstacles promised for this year. Start our your St. Patrick’s Day [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Rogue River Rampage (Gold Beach)

February 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Not only can you enjoy the beauty of the Rogue River south bank on Saturday March 16th for the 2019 Rogue River Rampage, but it’s an obstacle run as well with plenty of mud and fun for everyone! The 4 mile course, which takes place in Huntley [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 My Muddy Valentine 5k Obstacle Race (Tualatin)

January 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you think of celebrating Valentine’s Day, a mud run is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t a good idea! On February 9th, the Saturday before Valentine’s Day, the “My [read more...]

Panicked evacuation preview: The 2018 Great Zombie Chase (Heiser Farms)

September 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

X-Dog Events is not one to shy away from unique and irreverent events, and they are always looking for ways to tack on even more wackiness to existing races. With The Great Pumpkin Chase 5K firmly established as an annual early October morning race, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Great Pumpkin Run (Corvallis)

September 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

I absolutely loved Halloween as a kid. Dressing up. Getting candy. Staying up way past my bedtime. It was fantastic. The tragedy was wearing that perfect costume just one time before it went back into the closet. If only I had known about running [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Great Harvest Challenge (Terrebonne) and Fresh Hop Fest 5K (Sisters)

September 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you are in Central Oregon, you have 2 diverse options for racing on September 29. The Great Harvest Challenge Obstacle Race in Terrebonne or the Fresh Hop Fest 5K in Sisters. The Great Harvest Challenge is a 3+ mile multi-obstacle sprint. While, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Step Out of Darkness 5K Color Run (Tigard)

September 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 3rd annual Freedom Calling 5K run is now a color run called Step Out Of Darkness. This event hosted by the non-profit Freedom Calling raises awareness of sex trafficking in the Portland Metro area. Freedom Calling is a faith-based non-profit [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Mud, Sweat & Beers 5k (Woodburn)

September 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

My husband rarely runs, and the promise of beer is really the only thing that will motivate him to get through a race. The 2018 Mud, Sweat & Beers 5k Mud Run on September 22nd is the perfect run for people like my husband, and I for one am [read more...]

Finding our way around at the 2018 Great Salem Race

August 28, 2018 // 2 Comments

This year I gathered 3 of my friends and we teamed up to run the Great Salem Race – a team scavenger hunt race that sends teams all around downtown Salem put on by the Salem Young Professionals. Since none of my team members were super [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Ole’s Assault (Astoria)

August 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

Attention runners: If you want to run the “legendary adventure” that is Ole’s Assault, this is your last chance! 2018 will be the final year in its current format. While, this event will continue, there will be many changes in [read more...]

Race Preview: The FREE Edge Family Fitness Run in Wilsonville

August 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

As a parent who runs, I have taken each of my kids to races during the years. From first pushing them in strollers to slowly getting them into running 5k’s with me, it has been a fun transition. However, as a parent of three young girls, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Mud Madness (Salem)

August 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Are you ready to get dirty? Fordyce Farm in Salem is hosting the 6th Annual Mud Madness on August 25. This muddy obstacle course event is family friendly and includes a 5K and a 1.7 mile course. Both courses include obstacles and, of course, mud. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Great Salem Race

July 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Want to mix things up a bit? How about trying the Great Salem Race? Grab a few friends and team up to solve clues and complete challenges while running about 3-5 miles. This team event is lots of fun and a great way to get to know downtown Salem and [read more...]

Rugged Recap: A Run Oregon recap of the 2018 Rugged Maniac

July 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Rugged Maniac 5k obstacle race was the ultimate recess for grownups. Held on Saturday, June 30th 2018, the weather was beautiful. The day started with a nice cloud cover, but cleared by the time we began our wave at 12:30. I ran the course [read more...]