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…
The Oregon Brewery Running Series is an exciting and unique event that combines fitness, beer, and community. Participants get the chance to run or walk a 5K course through some of Oregon’s most scenic areas, finishing off with a refreshing beer at a local brewery. Here are the June and July races at the Oregon Brewery Running Series: June 3rd: Gorges Beer Company (Hood River) Enjoy a scenic run through the beautiful Hood River Valley,…
The Oregon Coast is broken up in a few notable sections. There’s the north coast, with its massive beaches, tourist trap towns, and flatter landscape. There’s the south coast, with its forested and secluded approaches, small towns and expensive golf. And then there’s the central coast, with some of the most rugged coastline along the Pacific Ocean. One of those rugged areas is just north of Florence, within the Siuslaw (sigh-yew-slaw) National Forest. The coast…
Every so often, I ask runners which marathon they are training for and/or which has been the most memorable. The Newport Marathon comes up as an answer quite a bit, and someday maybe I’ll get that one off my bucket list and onto my race list. It really does sound like a blast. This year, the 2023 Newport Marathon & Half Marathon will be on Saturday, June 3rd. Can we say a quick “amen” for…
