Adventure & Obstacle Course Race

Beasts OCR 5K+, A Challenge Like No Other!

July 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you are an OCR (obstacle course race) enthusiast, there’s a good chance you know of the Beasts Obstacle Course Racers. This group organizes Beast Challenges throughout the year that you can do on your own or you can join others in your area [read more...]

2020 Rugged Maniac Virtual Challenge – Mix It Up!

June 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

I haven’t been motivated to do any virtual races lately because it just felt too much like what I was already doing . . . going for a run by myself. But, I was intrigued by the obstacle course race (OCR) virtual events because it had some [read more...]

FREE Spartan Virtual Race this weekend

May 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you’re a lover of obstacle course races (I am looking at Run Oregon blogger Annette Vaughan), set aside time this weekend to take on the free Spartan Virtual Race. Organized by the team that puts on the popular and very challenging Spartan [read more...]

Scavenger Hunt – Social Distancing Style

April 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

We runners are starting to get a little twitchy. Sure, we can get a run in, but we haven’t seen our running buddies in awhile. I decided to create the Scavenger Hunt, Social Distancing Style to give us all a little social interaction on the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Dirty Leprechaun 5k/10k Obstacle Race (Tualatin)

February 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

Spring is coming. Yep, really. And what that means to runners is that race season is going to be in full swing soon. The 2020 Dirty Leprechaun will be on March 14th this year and it will be one great way to celebrate the return of lighter days and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 My Muddy Valentine (Tualatin)

January 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s time to start planning for that first mud-filled race of 2020. My Muddy Valentine is an Obstacle Course Race (OCR) that anyone from a first-timer to a veteran can enjoy. This OCR includes 20+ obstacles over a 5K distance and you can be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Great Harvest Challenge Obstacle Race (Terrebonne)

September 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

What better way to celebrate Fall than to come out to DD Ranch near Smith Rock on Saturday September 28th for the 2019 Great Harvest Challenge Obstacle Race? This Eclectic Edge Racing 3+ mile obstacle course-style event will be brought to [read more...]

Race Preview: Storm the Castle ’19 – 5K Military Style Obstacle Course Race (Salem)

August 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Obstacle Course lovers, here it is! Storm the Castle ’19 is about to take over Riverfront Park in Salem and give you an awesome challenge. Hosted by the 1249th Engineer Battalion of the Oregon Army National Guard, this 5K military style [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Buccaneer Rampage Mud Run (Newport)

August 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time to get muddy! The 2019 Buccaneer Rampage Mud Run is coming your way on August 31st, and you’d better be ready to get some dirt on those running shoes. This race, held in Newport, comes to us courtesy of the City of Newport Parks and [read more...]

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...]