The 16th annual 2023 Run for the Hills races are back again on Sunday, June 4th in Corvallis near the Benton County Fairgrounds. This course, as the title might suggest, has some hills to consider, and you should expect a big climb up to the Bald Hill peak before returning back to the start. However the views, (as well as the well-built trails) are said to be worth the challenge. This race is also part…
You don’t always get to race wherever you want. And for trail runners, this leads to what I call “runderlust” – the longing you feel when you learn about a beautiful singletrack but for whatever reason you can’t run there. Maybe it’s private property or just too risky to run it since you don’t know the area well enough to go it alone. So you keep your eyes open for chances to run there. This,…
Ever thought about what makes a great trail race? Forsome of us, we want the achievement of completing a particular distance. For others it’s about the competition. For others it’s about the fitness. Maybe it’s all those things, and maybe it’s just the opportunity to hang out the coolest people on the planet. This is where the Emerald City Trail Series comes in. In June, when the weather gets nicer and the sun shows…
The Ridgeline Ramble is the 3rd race in the Run Big Trail Series (RBTS) by Level 32 Racing. The RBTS is a series of races designed for all levels of fitness, which offer runners a wide variety of distances. The Rumble is a classic spring race that follows the Ridgeline Trail in South Eugene, which is flat, fast, and fun. It is also very scenic, as you run through Blanton Ridge Park, Spencer Butte Park,…
Mary’s Peak was my very first ultra race, so love it (the scenery) or hate it (the long hills and gravel roads,) I will never forget it. It was brutal, mentally challenging, and physically exhausting. It’s also the only 50k I ever did twice (and the 25k last year as well) so that should tell you something. The course for the 2023 Mary’s Peak Trail Run, located in Starker Forest in Blodgett, is just beautiful.…
The Mac is back for 2023 and ready for year 27. Race directors Anne and Mike have a smooth system in place for ensuring a well-run event. And even with the maze like course that winds through the McDonald Forest in Corvallis, and touches on the hobbit trails in Starker Forest, this race is easily one of the most beautiful on the planet (I might be biased). This year’s event will be part of the…
If you don’t already have epic plans for Memorial Weekend, or you do but will be back in time to get in some miles in on Monday before the week starts up again, then Electric Edge Racing has an event for you! The 2023 Miles on Memorial has a race for everyone. Do the 5k, the 10k, the 15k, or grab some buddies for the 3-person 15k relay. Each event will be chip timed and is…
After several years on the fence between the duck and beaver legacies, the Eugene Marathon was what put me firming in the green and yellow camp. I hope that doesn’t mean I have to pay attention to football now… This staple event begins with the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday or Saturday. You get to pick up your bib and goodie bag, see the starting area, check out lots of merch, and envision your…
“Since 1969, this 15k Loop has defined the Zena Road Runs. Are you up for the challenge? This is the OLDEST race route in Oregon.”These were the lines on the Zena Road Runs website that had me so excited to signed up for the 15K event. The fact I had a late night event the night before, hadn’t run more than 6 miles in months, and was recovering from a leg injury… “OLDEST race route…
If you are looking to PR, the Corvallis Half Marathon & 5k might be the first opportunity you get to do so, and the route is on paved roads, sidewalks, and bike paths in one of the best cities in the Mid-Valley. The half marathon will start at 8:30AM on Saturday the 15th just outside Reser Stadium. The “Tour de Corvallis” is mostly flat with 2 gradual hills and it’s also very scenic. You’ll start…
