Relay races are such a great way to be with friends, create memories, and get active. Three Capes Relay has been very popular amongst the Run Oregon team. We have had many racers over the years participate in this great race, myself included. With so many relay races to choose from, this one is definitely a top race in my book. The course, the distances, and the scenery are just a few reasons why I always recommend…
Runners all over the US, (and now all over the world thanks to some great international race options,) have heard of Hood To Coast. Aptly called “the Mother of All Relays,” it’s the most popular relay in the world and has been traveling from the mountains to the beaches of Oregon for over 30 years. But if 2 days in a sweaty van don’t appeal to your sense of adventure, Hood To Coast has a…
Everyone wants to start out the year on the right foot. And runners want to start on the right foot then the left foot then the right foot and so on until the finish line. Thanks to the Resolution Relay, you can get lots of right and left steps in and do it with some friends. The 2023 Resolution Relay is also called the B.Y.O.B., as in Bring Your Own Baton. The half marathon distance…
Welcome to the 10th year of the Hell of the Northwest Trail Relay! There are several running options for this gorgeous trail run through Alsea Falls. If running solo is your thing, there’s a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 10k. Or if you want to make it especially epic, run the relay with 2, 3, or 4 people. And since this race is being held in October (October 22nd to be exact,) this…
Run Oregon loves the Columbia Gorge, and Hood River is one of our favorite places to explore. Aside from the great breweries and small-town charm, the scenery is breathtaking. There are a few cool places to run, and one of them happens to be the Columbia Gorge Marathon this fall. As quoted from a Run Oregon blogger’s experience in a previous year: I can only speak to the half marathon distance, but I thought the…
Appropriately named, Hell of the Northwest Trail Runs promises just that – hellish climbs and difficult courses. But what makes this tough race more heavenly is the gorgeous scenery runners will be encountering. This race offers a full, half, 10K and – new this year – a marathon relay. This event takes place in a little city just outside of Corvallis in the coastal mountain range of Oregon. This means the race is covered by…
A one day relay in Central Oregon in the fall? Yes, please! It’s time to gather your team of 4 to 6 people and register for 2022 Hood to Coast High Desert Relay. This event starts and ends at Rim Rock Riders in Powell Butte. The 64 mile loop running course relay takes runners to Alfalfa and you’re promised breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains, Smith Rock. the Prineville Reservoir and the Crooked River. The…
Update: As of 8/7, this event has been canceled. Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) has been offering quality races in the Pacific Northwest for over 50 years. In 2022, they are bringing us all a brand new race in a brand new style. For the Poker Relay, it’s all about your cards at the end of the race. For this new event, participants sign up for teams of one to five participants to complete five…
BADCAT? More like BADASS!!! For those of you hardcore ultra runners and athletes out there, perhaps you’ve been looking for an event to take your badassery (is that a word?) up a notch. Perhaps a mere 100 mile ultra run was too easy for you. Or maybe that Ironman Tri was a walk in the park. Maybe it’s time you signed up for the BADCAT! What is the BADCAT Ultra Distance Triathlon? Only one of…
I have a running shirt that says “Enjoy The Journey” and I’ve always felt relay races perfectly capture this exact sentiment. Relays have become all the rage and with the crowds and the difficulty getting into that “other” relay at the end of August, it’s nice to have options. Maybe this is the year you should consider trying out the Cascade Lakes Relay in Bend on August 5th and 6th. The Basics The Cascade Lakes Relay…
