If you are looking for a live event and a good cause, this is it! The 2021 Crush Cancer 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon will be hosted by Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne. Starting at the vineyard’s tasting room, participants will take in views of beautiful Central Oregon as the courses wind through the vineyards and surrounding areas. All proceeds from this family friendly event will stay in Central Oregon to help families…
A huge part of what keeps many runners going is community, and there’s a huge sense of that with the Happy Girls Run Series. This year the Happy Girls Bend Half Marathon/10k/5k is in it’s 14th year, and it’s on May 11th, so mark your calendar now. This is a great opportunity to come to Central Oregon for a truly fun run among fantastic and strong women! This race kicks off the race season in…
In case you hadn’t heard, X-Dog Adventures is back and there’s a fabulous new event on the race calendar. Come out to Maupin on May 5th for Rim to Rim to Rim (to Rim to Rim). This inaugural event has two distances for you to consider, a 10k or a 20k, and it’s going to be pretty epic. X-Dogs never shies away from a challenge, but their adventures are also unforgettable. This race will have…
Race season is really just beginning on the trails, and I can’t think of a better way to kick it off than to head out to Sisters for the 2024 Sisters Country Half Marathon/50k on Sunday, May 5th. This race, brought to us by Alpine Running, will begin and end at Village Green Park. The 50k, which begins at 7:30AM, will offer participants gorgeous views of the Cascade Peaks, most notably the Three Sisters. This…
I can’t believe that the 2024 Bend Marathon weekend is mere weeks away. After months upon months of horrible weather, I think that April has snuck on me! Luckily I have put in some good miles along the way, but it’s definitely been a challenge. I am pumped that I will once again be able to have my hard work be put to use in this great race. I ran it back in 2015 and had…
Celebrate the 36th year of the Salmon Run Half Marathon/10k/5k, coming to you this year on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. This race is one of Bend’s oldest organized races and is a local favorite. With a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and even a Little Fry kids run, this event truly has a distance for everyone. All races will begin and end at Riverbend Park in Bend and make their way along the Deschutes River –…
As spring teases us with a few sunny days, it doesn’t take much to check out the calendar and see a few familiar races. One such favorite is the Horse Butte 10 Miler in Bend, where jorts and western shirts are the race apparel of choice. For those who have never experienced the iconic 10 mile loop at Horse Ridge, it is a nearly flat, very fast, sweet bit of Central Oregon trail running magic.…
Trail runners, it’s time to get registered for the Peterson Ridge Rumble. This 40 mile, marathon, or 20 mile race will take you on the the Peterson Ridge and Metolius-Windigo multi-use trails near Sisters. Besides enjoying a fabulous spring trail run in Central Oregon, you’ll also support the Sisters High School Cross Country team and the Sisters Trails Alliance. This event is limited to just 625 runners, so don’t dilly-dally – register soon! The start/finish is at Sisters Middle…
There’s saying about races in the Pacific Northwest races that if you add beer to a race, people will come. The Bend Beer Chase on May 4, 2024 offers the best of both worlds. This (up to) six-person, one day relay consists of 12 legs of varying distance from 4-8 miles per leg with each runner on the team running at least two legs. The course starts at 10 Barrel Brewing, travels to Redmond, and…
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join in on the hoof-stomping fun at the second annual Team BEEF Ranch Run, hosted by the Oregon CattleWomen in Madras, Oregon, on March 30th! This family-inclusive event isn’t just your average run; it’s a celebration of fitness, community, and the journey from pasture to plate. Picture this: you’ll be pounding the pavement alongside fellow fitness enthusiasts and ranching aficionados, all while soaking in the real story…
