Summer is quickly approaching, and that can mean only one thing – the Salem Summer Solstice 10k and 5k is coming back again! OK, OK – I know that isn’t probably something most people are thinking – but I know without a doubt that my three girls are. It wasn’t but just two days ago when my oldest said, “hey Dad – remember that race you do with the ice cream afterwards? That’s pretty soon…
The very first ultra race that I ever participated in was the 2018 Mary’s Peak 50k. I enjoyed it so much that I did it again in 2019 before “retiring” from ultras temporarily. It was the only 50k I did twice and what I loved about it, (other than being so scenic,) was the personal touches. I love a “down-home” operation that feels like family and embraces the runner’s community. You get just that from…
Of all the things that I am fueled by before, during, and after a race (oatmeal, nervousness, water, energy gel, the risk of embarrassing myself), the best thing I can think of may just be fine wine. The 2022 Fueled by Fine Wine Half, Quarter, and newly added 5k is a local race held in the fertile grape growing town of Dundee. The race partners with local Dundee charities and Oregon sponsors to support the…
It’s time to register for the annual Run for the Hills held in Corvallis on Sunday, June 5th. These scenic and challenging trail courses include an 8K and 30K option. And new to the lineup this year is the half marathon! The 8K course takes place in Bald Hill Park; the 30K includes the full 8K course and adds in a trip to Fitton Green Natural Area along the Mulkey Ridge connector trail. Both courses include…
Holy crap it’s hard to imagine we are in June. Don’t miss out on these races from June 6 – June 12, 2022. Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 6.11.22 Britt Woods Firehouse Run Jacksonville Southern $10-20 https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Jacksonville/BrittWoodsRun 10k, 5m 6.11.22 FootZone Dirty Half Bend Centreal $80-95.00 https://www.footzonebend.com/dirty-half Half 6.11.22 Butte Challenge Hermiston Eastern $25.00 https://buttechallenge.itsyourrace.com/register/ 10k, 5k 6.11.22 Jennifer’s Catching Slough Half/10k/5k…
Miles On Memorial, a production of the incredible Eclectic Edge Racing, will be an exceptional way to spend Memorial Day (Monday, May 30, 2022). Grab 2 friends or family members and choose to participate in the 15K relay, or fly on your own and choose from the 15K, 10K, or 5K distances. The relay teams will be split into 5 divisions – open, armed forces, business, high school, or middle school. There will also be…
Memorial Day and the first week of June has some solid races to enjoy. Don’t miss out on races from May 30 – June 5, 2022. Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 5.30.22 Up the Lazy River ORRC West Linn Greater Portland $47-57 https://orrc.net/events/event-list/up-the-lazy-river-10k-run-walk/ 10k 5.30.22 Miles on Memorial Eclectic Edge Racing Eugene Mid-Valley $30 http://www.eclecticedgeracing.com/miles-on-memorial.html 15k, 10k, 5k 6.1.22 Portland Trail Series…
Looking for a rad race to run over Memorial Day weekend? Here’s one to strongly consider. The Ridgeline Ramble, occurring Saturday, May 28, 2022 will be the third race of the Run Big Trail Series, and is a race to get signed-up for stat. There is no day of race registration for this one, and there is limited entry due to shuttle logistics and trail capacity, so register soon! Level 32 Racing has a really…
The Willamette Valley Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K will be held in Salem on Sunday, May 29. Breakaway Promotions WVM is back for its 4th year combined with the Willamette Valley Wine Festival. As always, there is a marathon, half marathon, and 10K for runners to take advantage of. All races will start at Riverfront Park then head over the new Peter Courtney Bridge into Minto-Brown Island Park and follow the Willamette River south before…
The third week of May has some solid races to get to – and plenty to choose from. Don’t miss out on races from May 23 – May 29, 2022. Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 5.28.22 – 5.30.22 Stumptown Trail Runs Go Beyond Racing Portland PDX $65-100 https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=88670 Half, 50k 5.28.22 Hurricane Creek Half Joseph Eastern $25-45 https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=90373 Half, 5m, 5k 5.28.22…
