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…
The Oregon Brewery Running Series is an exciting and unique event that combines fitness, beer, and community. Participants get the chance to run or walk a 5K course through some of Oregon’s most scenic areas, finishing off with a refreshing beer at a local brewery. Here are the June and July races at the Oregon Brewery Running Series: June 3rd: Gorges Beer Company (Hood River) Enjoy a scenic run through the beautiful Hood River Valley,…
Bend and trail running go together like peanut butter and jelly. It doesn’t get much better than the beauty of Bend’s trails, and luckily, the 2023 Bend Trail Series is kicking off soon!! This four-race Series is held on Thursday evenings and each will cover a different course ranging between 4 and 7 miles. Participate in at least 3 of the Series races and you’ll qualify to win something in the overall Series standings, which…
Back for its second year, the Redmond Half Marathon, 10K & 5K by Lay It Out Events is already a locals favorite. The races all start and finish downtown under the beautiful namesake arch, and all 3 distances take advantage of the picturesque Dry Canyon trail system. As a former resident of Redmond, and as a runner who logged their fair share of miles on those streets, this event really showcases the city. From the…
The trails in Bend are calling, and Running Lane Events is ready with the Broken/Vista 50K & Half Marathon. If you love to run with views of stellar mountain ranges nearby, this is the event for you. Both races feature loop courses that are primarily single track, and give you the chance to spy peaks of Central Oregon. Here’s a little descriptor of the course: The course is entirely off-road and primarily consists of beautiful…
The Dirty Half in Bend, the oldest trail half in Central Oregon, turns 22 this year. Footzone started the event in 2001, saw the race move to SuperFit Productions for a number of years, and now manages it once again. In all those years, local Bend resident Max King has won the race multiple times, including in 2010 when he set the male course record (1:11:03). That year, the USATF Championship was held in Bend,…
If running (or getting that run over with) makes you happy, then you just might want to consider this Bend race embracing women’s fitness. Happy Girls Run, brought to you by Lay It Out Events, will be held on May 20th. Choose from the half marathon, 10K, or 5K distance – all running along the scenic Deschutes River. Each distance will include a mixture of pavement, gravel, and dirt trails. I’ve got to admit, just…
