In the entire continental US, there is only one continuous uphill climb that has more vert than the Mt. Ashland Hill Climb (Pikes Peak Ascent). And while the Ascent might have more, Ashland is a lot closer for most of us than Colorado is. Besides, the elites show up for the Mt. Ashland race too! The great Camelia Mayfield owns the women’s CR, while local legend Max King maintains the men’s record. The race has…
When you sign up for a Terrapin Events race, you know you are signing up for a celebration. Most of their races center on a holiday, or on having a whole lot of fun in the mud. Their next event is Grateful Dad, where participants can celebrate the father figures in their life (maybe by running a 5K, 10K, or half marathon alongside them). All three distances use an out-and-back route, with the half marathoners…
The 16th annual 2023 Run for the Hills races are back again on Sunday, June 4th in Corvallis near the Benton County Fairgrounds. This course, as the title might suggest, has some hills to consider, and you should expect a big climb up to the Bald Hill peak before returning back to the start. However the views, (as well as the well-built trails) are said to be worth the challenge. This race is also part…
Back for its second year, the Redmond Half Marathon, 10K & 5K by Lay It Out Events is already a locals favorite. The races all start and finish downtown under the beautiful namesake arch, and all 3 distances take advantage of the picturesque Dry Canyon trail system. As a former resident of Redmond, and as a runner who logged their fair share of miles on those streets, this event really showcases the city. From the…
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…
When you read that a race is on their 23rd annual event, you know these are folks who know what they’re doing. And as a prior participant in Run with Paula events, I am double-sure they know what they’re doing. And you should know it too. And we hope you know about the Helvetia Half Marathon (5K & 10K). Read our 2022 recap here! At this race, participants have the opportunity to escape their neighborhood…
Every so often, I ask runners which marathon they are training for and/or which has been the most memorable. The Newport Marathon comes up as an answer quite a bit, and someday maybe I’ll get that one off my bucket list and onto my race list. It really does sound like a blast. This year, the 2023 Newport Marathon & Half Marathon will be on Saturday, June 3rd. Can we say a quick “amen” for…
The Dirty Half in Bend, the oldest trail half in Central Oregon, turns 22 this year. Footzone started the event in 2001, saw the race move to SuperFit Productions for a number of years, and now manages it once again. In all those years, local Bend resident Max King has won the race multiple times, including in 2010 when he set the male course record (1:11:03). That year, the USATF Championship was held in Bend,…
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…
If running (or getting that run over with) makes you happy, then you just might want to consider this Bend race embracing women’s fitness. Happy Girls Run, brought to you by Lay It Out Events, will be held on May 20th. Choose from the half marathon, 10K, or 5K distance – all running along the scenic Deschutes River. Each distance will include a mixture of pavement, gravel, and dirt trails. I’ve got to admit, just…
