Have you done a Daybreak Racing trail run yet? If you haven’t, you really should do the 2021 Rogue Gorge which takes place on the upper Rogue River on October 16th and 17th. Daybreak Racing is responsible for some seriously epic trail runs, including Tillamook Burn and Wy’East Howl, two of my favorites, and the Backcountry Rise which is on my wish list. Guess I need to add this one to that list too. The…
On the race calendar for July 31, Elkhorn Crest 50 is a true mountain ultra. There are two “fifties” to choose from: a slightly-longer-than-usual 53M and a 50K. The courses largely follow the Elkhorn Crest Trail, with varied terrain from smooth single track to rocky, technical sections and some forest service roads. This beautiful race will take you across sub-alpine forests and grasslands, showcasing views over the Wallowas, the Blue Mountains, and Baker Valley.…
The 2021 Gold Rush 5k run and walk takes place on June 12th as part of the 100th annual ’62 Days Celebration in Canyon City, OR, just two miles south of John Day in Grant County. The race starts at 8am in front of Sel’s Brewery, where it will also finish. To pre-register for the run or walk, you can print the registration form, make your $18/person check payable to Strawberry Striders and drop off…
The Tygh Valley Infinity Ultra is a unique event with no designated total distance. Instead, this is a “last one standing” event. This X-Dog race will be a live event at the Wasco County Fairgrounds. How does this endurance event work? Participants will run a 5K loop. A new loop will start every 40 minutes. All who finish in under 40 minutes may opt to run the next loop. Participants will run this 5K…
Perhaps you have never heard of Adrian, the small town in eastern Oregon, just an hour north west of Boise, Idaho. Perhaps it might seem like a crazy distance to travel for an event. But the Owyhee Off-Road Challenge is a half marathon, 10K, or 5K race that offers runners a chance to experience the beauty of the Owyhee mountains, and the hospitality of a wonderful small town, as well as volunteers that are…
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…
**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…
