I’m a total no-nonsense runner. I know I’m weird, but I don’t run for the bling or the race shirts. I wish I could say that I run for sheer enjoyment, but that’s not the case either. Running hurts. Yet, like most runners, as soon as I drag myself across one finish line I’m already plotting my next event. It’s been a few years since I’ve run the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon and I…
Once again, Super Dave Thomason of SuperFit Productions has put together a half marathon worthy of any runner. Starting at Mt Bachelor’s West Village Lodge, the course winds through the trails and hills of the buttes and mountains that overlook Bend. With a total elevation gain/loss of over 1,200 feet, there’s a reason that aid stations have whole PB&J’s at them. The High Alpine Half course covers parts of the famed Flagline 50K course and…
One Oregon race that has continued to grow year after year the the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest 10k/5k. Held in conjunction with the festival that shares it’s name, the Oktoberfest Road Race is popular and one that deserves a spot on your race calendar. First, the vitals: Oktoberfest Road Race 5k/10k/Half Marathon (Mt. Angel) When: Saturday, September 17, 2016 What time: “Approximately” 9a Where: Humpert Park on Alder Street Register: Online here for the 5k or 10k for…
Last year, race director Matt Kirchoff put together a fun little 10K that sent runners scrambling to the top of Black Butte…it was a tough run. After finishing third in that race, I was really looking forward to trying it again this year because I like that kind of punishment, er, um, hill training. Matt had other ideas however and has put together a new race that offers a slightly tougher challenge. Enter in, The…
The Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon isn’t just a race, it’s an experience. Even though I am a local Oregonian, I don’t get out to Oregon’s beautiful wine country as often as I should. I forget that there are such spectacular views and fantastic wine almost in my own backyard. Besides the wine tasting available at the end of the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon, Destination Races offered a Pre-Race Dinner with some generous pours.…
Fall is just around the corner (yea, enough with this summer heat!), which means it’ll be time for another in Uberthons’ Half Marathon series. The Oregon Fall Half Marathon will take place on September 10, 2016, starting at St. Josef’s Winery in Canby. For those keeping track, this was the location of last year’s Oregon Spring Half Marathon. In addition to the half marathon, there will also be a 10K option. The course map can be…
Are you ready for The Inferno? This obstacle course race (OCR) will once again be challenging participants in Salem on September 10. This event includes 3 distance options: a 13.1 mile, a 6 mile, and a 3-4 mile course. The 13.1 mile course includes 30+ obstacles and distance swim. The 6 mile course has 20+ obstacles and a distance swim, while the 3-4 mile has 15+ obstacles. If you love a good physical challenge but hate…
They day couldn’t have been more perfect; clear skies, a light breeze, low 70’s temperatures and a group of enthusiastic women who had shown up to support a fellow friend who is set to be married in a few weeks. Wearing custom-printed tank tops that said “Team Bride”, we were ready for some fun. What a cool idea to kick-off a bachelorette weekend, eh?! My very first Tualatin Crawfish Crawl put on by Hood to Coast Race Series was…
These two Roseburg races were previewed by Jessica Mumme and Geli Heidelberger. Jessica: Presented by The Friends of the Boys and Girls Club and The City of Roseburg Parks Department, the Umpqua River Run will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Roseburg, Oregon this year. This event supports the Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley. New this year, the start/finish will now be at Stewart Park in Roseburg. Roseburg is about 70 miles south of Eugene,…
Evening races are still pretty rare, so when an event has a 5:15pm start time, it stands out on the list of available races. Terrapin’s second annual Sunset on the Springwater half marathon, 10k and family 5k took place on July 23rd, 2016. The weather forecast had predicted a high temperature of over 80*, but I was thankful that lingering clouds stopped the day’s temp in the mid to high 70s. Close to 600 participants…
