Who’s ready for a wee bit of climbing in their weekend trail races? If you raised your hand, Go Beyond would like to introduce (or reintroduce) you to the Elk Kings Trail Races. The 25K has 5,800 feet of vert, while the 50K has 7,500 feet. These are not your grandma’s trail runs! The 25k will also summit two mountains, (Elk and Kings, of course!) and will climb 5,800 feet. Sections will require “small scrambles…
The Astoria-Megler Bridge is the longest continuous truss Bridge in North America. It is an amazing feat of engineering, both when seen from afar and while speeding down the road, traversing the Columbia River. With the Great Columbia Crossing, you have an opportunity to see this massive bridge from a whole new perspective. The Great Columbia Crossing 10K in Astoria, Oregon, provides runners the unmatched opportunity to walk or run across the Astoria-Megler Bridge. This…
I get FOMO whenever I’m writing about a Daybreak Racing event, as I know they’ll be beautiful, challenging, well-run, and truly capture the essence of PNW trail running. Coming up quickly on their calendar is the Perpetua Coast — Daybreak Racing on September 30th and October 1st (both still have spots open!) over in Yachats and the Cape Perpetua National Scenic Area. Both distances will have sweeping coastline views as well as taking racers through…
If you are looking for a scenic coastal run, look no further! The Twisted Pine Run in Newport is just around the corner on September 9th. With a half marathon, a 5k, and a 10k to choose from, this Ardor Adventures race boasts beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Yaquina Bay. Racers will start and finish at South Beach State Park by the Foghorn theater. All courses are pretty flat and fast with amazing views.…
One of the great traditions of middle school and high school cross-country is the early-season destination race with a special gimmick. The unique feature could be a handicapped start with staggered waves based on predicted finish times, or it could be a race with a choice of two or three different courses of varying difficulty. The travel and the special character of these events provide a great bonding experience for teams just getting to know…
Way down yonder, along the south coast of Oregon, is a gem of an area known as Coos Bay and North Bend. The South Coast Running Club makes their home here and are the organizers for the Circle the Bay 30K. Runners can tackle the 30K course (18.6 miles) on their own, or as a team of 3, where each runner takes 10K. The tricky thing about the relay is deciding who gets the flat…
All Terrain Adventures is putting on the Secret Beach 100k and 50k this summer. The ultra distances for this race will be both challenging and stunning, as routes will take runners on sandy beaches and bluffs hundreds of feet above the waves, as well as old growth forests and sand dunes covered in tree tunnels. Both of the routes will be challenging, that’s for sure. The 100k is an out-and-back that starts and ends at…
There are many races to look into a race. It can be about the schedule, the location, the course, the swag, or many other options. And sometimes it is as simple as a fantastic name that demands more attention. Welcome to that race. The Tufted Puffin Endurance Run is a small run with a lot of miles involved. Participants sign up for one of three options: a 24-hour run, a 12-hour run, or a 50K…
Independence Day is almost the Turkey Trot holiday of the summer – with multiple races across the state to enjoy. Obviously, the numbers don’t rival the November holiday racing schedule, but there are at least 10 4th of July races in Oregon that you can plan around this year: 4th of July Mini-Marathon (Monmouth): A holiday staple 2.6-mile run that starts in Monmouth and ends in Independence. Ashland 4th of July Run: The 47th annual…
When the beach is your happy place and running is your hobby, then a race at the beach is part of a great weekend. And then add in the challenges of 10 miles on a bike and some swimming or paddling to score a perfect weekend. The Oregon Dunes Triathlon and Duathlon invites athletes to join in for one of their four race options on Saturday, June 10th. Participants chose from the Triathlon, Paddle Triathlon…
