I don’t know about you, but I have been itching to safely participate in some safe races. I have been able to do one this summer, but it’s not enough! If you life in Central or Eastern Oregon, or are ready to hit the road for a race, consider checking out the upcoming Halloween 5k Fun Run in Burns. Yes, it’s a trek for many of us, but the cause (Benefitting Burns High School’s Cross…
If there’s anything that makes me feel sane in these uncertain times, it’s getting out into the woods and surrounding myself with nature. Daybreak Racing has some great races on the agenda, and the 2020 Rogue Gorge 50k sounds a lot like heaven on Earth. The Rogue Gorge 50k will take runners along The Rogue Gorge Trail and Upper Rogue River Trail on Saturday October 17th. The views on these single track trails, surrounded…
**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** The Owyhee Off-Road Challenge is starting at Two Rivers Community Park in Adrian, OR at 10:00 AM this year. The course is described as a tough and challenging one with great views…
The Baker City Turkey Trot is the 12th Annual Run/Walk to Feed the Hungry, hosted by The Northeast Oregon Compassion Center. The NOCC is a faith-based non-profit that desires to serve the needs of the community. Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item with them on race day to help refill their local food bank. This 5K starts on Main Street and makes its way through quiet neighborhood streets before circling back to…
The Painted Hills Half Marathon has been on my bucket list for a while. The race is generally pretty small (2019 had the highest amount over – 52) and doesn’t feature a ton of perks, but it is unique enough that I knew I wanted to tackle it. The event is always the Saturday before Labor Day as it runs in conjunction with the Painted Hills Festival on the same day – and is actually…
Weston, OR is a small town over near Pendleton but they’re doing a big thing on Saturday, September 21st! They will be hosting The Food Run, a 5K run/walk and half marathon to benefit the Weston Food Pantry. Both distances with start and end at the city park; the 5K is an out and back with about 400 feet of elevation gain and the half marathon is a wonky, lollipop-esque course along gravel backroads…
Don’t miss out on the only fall trail run in Eastern Oregon: the Echo Sage Trail Run. This race includes a 5K and a 10K that begin at the foothills of the Blue Mountains close to the Umatilla River and the Oregon Trail. Run on private farmland, the Echo West Ranch and Vineyard, the trails are open to the public throughout the year for hiking and biking (and running!) Due to the working sheep dogs…
Do it for the dogs!! The 2019 St. Anthony Hospital & PAWS Mutt Strut is coming up on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 in Pendleton! This race is a 5k fun run/walk and you can bring your four-legged friends with you. (It’s not required, but it’s a great way to get the pooch out if you have one.) All the proceeds benefit both St. Anthony Hospital Foundation and Pendleton PAWS. Registration will open the day of…
One thing that I love about the Oregon Brewery Running Series this year is their expansion to locations in Oregon and Washington. Boardman Brewing has actually hosted one of their events before, but at their taphouse in Wilsonville instead of their actual brewery in Boardman. Yes – Boardman. As I have now reached 528 breweries, it’s probably not surprising that the “original” Boardman location is on that list. It was one of my more memorable…
Have plans August 17th? If not, you should take a road trip to Eastern Oregon and join other folks who live around Milton-Freewater and participate in the Rotary club’s annual It’s a Grape Run 5K. Supporting local children and the community, this family-friendly event promotes health while spreading Rotary’s message of goodwill, helping humanity through sustainable projects and helping the world become a better place. When / Where: August 17th. Late registration and pack pick-up…
