The High Desert Relay put on by Hood to Coast Productions, is a great way to see parts of Central Oregon you might miss if you have only visited Sunriver or Bend. The relay starts and finishes at Brasada Ranch Resort, which is north and east of Bend, tucked up against Powell Butte, and sandwiched between Redmond and Prineville. The course, which is 64 miles, takes runners south through Alfalfa, with views of the cascades,…
Called out on the website as “Bend’s Oldest Foot Race,” the 2023 Bigfoot 10k Run is coming up on Sunday, October 1st at 9:00AM. The annual Bigfoot race, hosted by Central Oregon Running Klub, has been around since 1976 and boasts a fast downhill course from Century Drive into Old Mill. For its third year, the race will begin at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center in Bend and will take a easy breezy jaunt down the bike…
Although the full heat of summer is still shining down on us, it isn’t too early to get your fall race schedule all set up. In fact, when there’s 90-degree weather in the forecast, that is the PERFECT time to think and plan (and hope) for cooler autumn days. One race that you should put on your list of possibilities is Three Sisters Skyline, which has 50K and half marathon course options. Both races start…
I’ve lived in Oregon for well over a decade, but this is my first time hearing about the Painted Hills Festival. And what a sweet looking event I’ve been missing. The day starts out with a race at 7am; all participants meet at the Mitchell Gym and are bused to their starting lines. See our recap of the 2019 event here! Participants have half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances to choose from. The finish line…
200 miles is a ridiculous distance. There, I said it. But let’s not look past the fact that a lot of ultra runners out there are doing 200 mile events, and doing them well. To date, there has never been a 200-miler in Oregon, until now. Go Beyond Racing is bringing it home with the Oregon 200, and it’s going to be epic! According to race organizers, Todd and Renee Janssen, “This is a big…
I love a point-to-point race. Every step is literally getting you closer to the finish line, rather than a loop you will pass through multiple times or an out-and-back that you will have to reverse. With the Oregon Cascades 100, those steps are literally taking you to the finish line in a whole other city. Road Trip!!! The Oregon Cascades 100 has participants going over 12,000 feet of gain and 12,500 feet of loss to…
It’s almost time for Lay It Out Events (LIOE) stellar summer trail race in Central Oregon. Haulin’ Aspen promises great trails, swag, scenery, and multiple distances to choose from. Run the Marathon, Half Marathon, or Half-As (6.5 miles) at the Wanoga Sno-Park outside of Bend. (Please carpool, due to limited parking.) Check out our 2021 recap of the event here! The routes include single track, double track, and forest service roads starting at 5500 feet.…
You know how races often feel like they are uphill, even when it’s an out-and-back course? Well, with the Hoodoo Challenge, it is all uphill and not just a feeling. But the view at the top will make it all worth it. On July 22nd, participants will be lining up for the seventh running of the Hoodoo Challenge starting at Hoodoo Lodge in Sisters Oregon. Participants will finish at the top of Potato Hill then…
Ragnar is coming to Oregon in August! The 2023 Ragnar Trail Oregon event will be August 4th and 5th and it’s going to be a blast! This two day/one night adventure will be held at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort and it promises to be filled with trail running, community, and fun. This event is on my own personal bucket list, and it would be SO amazing to do with friends. It’s a relay without the…
The Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival has been around for 27 years, and has moved to Bend via stops in Sunriver and Long Beach, WA. Who doesn’t love running in Central Oregon?! This event, as always, will be a huge affair, with the Pilot Butte Challenge occurring on Thursday the 15th, the Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k on Saturday the 17th, and the multisport events wrapping up the weekend on Sunday the 18th. This event…
