The first trail race on Angel’s Rest is coming this October! Brought to you by Alpine Running, this Columbia Gorge race promises to be one for the books. With stream crossings, challenging trails, and amazing views, the course will go by both Multnomah and Wahkeena Falls and will take you uphill through the rebirth of the forests burnt by the 2017 Eagle Creek fire. Angel’s Rest has 3 different distances: the 20 miler, half marathon,…
As a past participant in Bridge of the Gods Run, it makes complete and total sense why this race is sold out. And it would be a great idea if you got on the waitlist for this event right away. Running across that bridge, and then never-ending hills, is simply a great running adventure. The half marathon and 10K routes for Bridge of the Gods begin on the Washington side of the Columbia River, with…
The Post Canyon Half Marathon is quickly approaching. This race takes place on August 19th in the beautiful town of Hood River, Oregon. If you like tough, unpredictable and epic races, this is the one for you! With noted uneven terrain and lots of twists and turns along the course, this race promises to give you an adventure and certainly bragging rights. The race weaves its way around a big tree farm with lots of ups…
Who’s ready for relay season?! The Hood to Coast team is definitely ready, and the Windy River Relay in Hood River is a perfect, one day event that features the beauty and scenery of the gorge, while also sending runners up through the lush hills toward Parkdale and Odell, where you will run past orchards, wineries, vineyards and the beautiful countryside. Having run a few dozen relays, we love the one day events for a…
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,…
The Gorge Waterfalls 100k/50k is one of the most unique and scenic runs in the area. Imagine running through old growth forest, moss covering the ground, past more waterfalls than you can count and on mostly single track trail. There will even be an occasional breathtaking view as the trail pops out of the trees here and there. To me, few things beat a run in the lush green Forests of the Pacific Northwest. I’m…
The Oregon Brewery Running Series is excited to announce their eighth season of 5K fun running and walking events that start and end at some of Oregon and SW Washington’s best breweries, cideries, and wineries. Fresh off the heels of their seventh season in 2022, they are back for 22+ events in 2023. Combining the trends of craft beer and “fun runs,” the series is designed to showcase local breweries and neighborhoods throughout Oregon and…
If trail racing is your thing, you must do at least one, if not several, of the many events hosted by Daybreak Racing. Epic cannot begin to describe the views you’ll see, the challenges that will test you, or the journeys that you’ll remember forever. Daybreak is known to bring their “A” game, and their events always run like a well-oiled machine. Everything is well marked, the aid stations are stocked, and there’s food at…
If you’re a runner and you do road races in Oregon, you’ve heard of Run With Paula Events. Paula Harkin is the race director for several wonderful events throughout the year and her races are the Gold Standard. Every one of them is well marked, well organized, well supported, and (most importantly,) well loved. The courses are often challenging (Hello Helvetia Hills!) but beautiful (Ah, Bridge of the Goddess!!) and well worth the price tag.…
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…
