Trail Run

Race Recap: 2019 Ultramook 30k

July 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve been running for 15 years, and I’ve somehow never lost a toenail. But when I ran the 2019 Ultramook 30k Trail Race, I thought that luck might have come to an end. This race, held on the Tillamook Ridge, has some serious hills, and I [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run to the Top Hoodoo Challenge (Sisters)

July 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Just west of the town of Sisters, the mountains beckon. Capped in snow, they call out to those who dream of running or hiking their trails. In the middle of these mountains there is Hoodoo Ski Area and Hoodoo Butte, a 5,600 foot cinder cone that [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run for the Oaks (Rickreall)

July 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Left Coast Estate presents the 4th Annual Run for the Oaks in the beautiful Oregon Wine Country. This 5K and 10K will take runners and walkers through the estate vineyards and old growth oak savannas. The course will run along gravel roads, trails, [read more...]

Race Preview: Elkhorn Crest 50M & Marathon (Sumpter)

July 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Every Alpine Running race is on my to-do list, and having done a couple already, I know they’re guaranteed to be great. The problem: they keep adding races to the lineup and my calendar can’t keep up! They took over directing the Elkhorn [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Uphill Challenge & Wy’east Howl (Mt. Hood Meadows)

July 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Would you rather run up and down one mountain, or multiple mountains? Either way, on Saturday July 27, there is a race at Mt. Hood Meadows that will be perfect for you. First off, the one mountain option…Uphill Challenge includes two distance [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 South Slough Trail ‘N Treat (Charleston)

July 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come to Charleston on July 13th to run a fun 5k and support a good cause! The 2019 South Slough Trail ‘N Treat, quoted as a run “where the river meets the sea, along vast tidal flats, extensive marshes, and meandering channels” will be an [read more...]

Race Recap: Inaugural Wild Outback 50K

July 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

We’ve all had good runs and bad runs, races that went well and races that seem to never end. And somewhere on our long lists of races we have a few that stand out as our favorites. The stars aligned: the weather was perfection, your legs [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...]

Small Mid-Week Mid-Valley race previews: Twilight Trot 5k (Eugene) and Gold Rush 5k (Cottage Grove)

June 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Due to the most common availability of racers, most races are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays. Therefore it is nice to find some mid-week races that may work for those with less conventional work schedules, or those who would be working out in [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Mary’s Peak Trail Runs

June 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Mary’s Peak 50k was my first ultra ever last year and among my favorites. It’s fitting that I chose it to be my last ultra, at least for a year, as it will be memorable in more ways than one. I’ve run 6 ultras now, and Mary’s Peak was [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Tilikum Trail Run & Family Fun Day (Newberg)

June 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a family friendly race on the 4th of July, then you should definitely consider the Tilikum Trail Run and Family Fun Day. This annual event includes an adult 5k and 1 mile run and a youth 5k and a 1 mile fun run/walk. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Ochoco Trail Runs – Prineville’s Ochoco Mountains

June 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Trail races abound in Oregon, from east to west, from north to south; every distance you want is out there, pretty much. Some are much tougher than others, some offer stunning scenery, and some even have amazing race organizers and volunteers. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mt. Ashland 5K

June 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve made it no secret that personally I think that Southern Oregon is one of the best places to run in the state. With clean air, relatively mild weather and great views, the Mt. Ashland 5K scheduled for July 6th is likely to take advantage [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mt. Hood Scramble 6-miler & Twilight Scramble 5K

June 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you have done and enjoyed any obstacle races, or if the typical trail run has become a bore, maybe the Mt. Hood Scramble and Twilight Scramble is just what you need. This challenging course uses what mother nature has made to create a one in a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Old Cascadia 100M / 50M / 20M (Willamette National Forest)

June 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Our friends at Alpine Running have an incredible lineup of races and Old Cascadia burst on the scene last year with 100M, 50M, and 20M distances; we’re glad to see it back again for 2019! It’s moved up a few months on the calendar and if [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Strawberry Fields Forever Ultra and 10k (North Bonneville, WA)

June 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you know your Beatles music, you know the lyrics to this song. Interestingly, one of the best lines (in my opinion) is in the first verse. John Lennon writes “Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see…” In the world [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Timberline Trail Half Marathon (Government Camp)

May 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

In the Pacific Northwest, the scenes of towering mountains and lush green forests excite and bring calm to those venturing within their shadows. Trail runner seek out these exceptional locals to also inspire as they aim to push the limits of their [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mary’s Peak Trail Run 50 miler, 50K, 25K (Blodgett)

May 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I completed my first ultra-marathon in 2018, I was sore for days and promised both of my feet not to do anything that crazy again…at least not without better training. And that is what I’m working on in preparation for Mary’s Peak Trail [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival (Sunriver)

May 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s been close to two decades since I ran the Pacific Crest Half Marathon, and it still stands out in my mind as a memorable event. As I struggled through the heat and questioned my abilities that day, I looked around at several others and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Elijah Bristow 24 hour run (Eugene)

May 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Elijah Bristow 24 hour run is back for its 6th year, bringing with it many former racers who ran it last year. If there’s one thing about the ultra-running community I know, it’s that runners often love to challenge themselves by returning [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Timberline Marathon & Half Marathon (Timothy Lake)

May 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

My family went camping at Timothy Lake last summer, and I managed to get away for a couple of hours to run around the entire lake. It was really beautiful and unlike many trails in Oregon, relatively flat. It’s a great backdrop for a race and the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 White Salmon Backyard Half (White Salmon, WA)

May 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

How much would you pay for a half marathon? And how much would you donate to help high school athletes get the shoes and buses they need to participate? And how much would you spend for a Saturday morning in White Salmon? Put those numbers together [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Dirty Half Marathon (Bend)

May 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running in Central Oregon certainly has its perks. The air is cleaner, the elevation is real and the races are some of the most fun anywhere. The Dirty Half marathon is one such race that has nearly turned into an all day event. Super Dave Thomason [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Wild Outback 50K (Paisley)

May 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Our friends at Alpine Running have added another ultra to their lineup of great events: the Wild Outback 50K! This inaugural event will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in the remote Oregon outback near Paisley, OR on the Fremont National Rec [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Ridgeline Ramble 20K, 10K, and Relay (Eugene)

May 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ridgeline Ramble by Level 32 Racing on 5/24/14

The Ridgeline Ramble is another fun trail event that’s been on our radar for some time now. One of the benefits of the ramble is that they offer a 20K, 10K, and 20K relay option available for a great race with minimal prepping. Be sure to [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 ORRC Hagg Lake Trail Run 25k

May 12, 2019 // 1 Comment

When most Oregon runners hear the words “Hagg Lake” and “run” in the same sentence, they immediately think of the ORRC Hagg Lake Mud Run, which is a very challenging run in February. It’s no wonder that the ORRC Hagg Lake Trail Run in May [read more...]