Día de Los Muertos (DDLM) is a day in the year like no other. This deeply revered Mexican tradition provides a universal opportunity to celebrate our connection to loved ones passed on and the ancestors whose lives allowed ours to happen. As runners, we know that the miles we travel are about more than just physical effort. They are a mental, emotional, and sometimes spiritual experience that can connect us to something bigger than any…
Now in its 41st year, the Prefontaine Memorial Run honors the running legend in his hometown of Coos Bay. The events include a 10K road race, 2-mile fun run or walk, and a 5K high school team competition. Organizers expect this race to go ahead in person as planned. However, if any modifications need to be made, alternative plans include a staggered start for both the 10K and the high school meet. In town for…
If you’ve never done a Hood To Coast Relay, you are missing out on a lot of fun. We are fortunate enough to live close to “The Mother of All Relays” but what’s nice is that Hood To Coast offers several relay options now, all in different locations, at different times of the year, and you don’t have to spend two days in a stinking van and sleep in a field anymore if you opt…
The Ultramook trail races are back, live, and in person on July 3rd, with 30K and 50K options to choose from. These courses take you along the Tillamook Ridge and offer remote forest trails, varied terrain, magnificent views, and a challenging elevation profile. Ultramook takes place in the Tillamook State Forest and BLM managed lands. You’ll be venturing off the beaten path on a course that mostly follows abandoned logging roads and trails that are…
The Newport Marathon & Half Marathon is one of those bucket-list races in the Pacific Northwest, a beautiful coastal option for us all. The bad news is that the permits were a no-go this year due to Covid restrictions, which is unfortunate for the race community. But the good news is, you can still show your support and run this race virtually in 2021! You’ll be mailed a T-Shirt and a medal, and you can…
To celebrate the Prom Centennial, the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District is hosting a 100K relay on the promenade in Seaside! This sounds like it’ll be a fun, grueling event, as it’s 20 laps along the prom…at night! The race begins at 8 PM on Friday, May 14th with each team member running as many laps as they please! Teams should be between 2-7 runners. Runners will be given a voucher to have breakfast…
According to the television show Cheers: “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name.” And sometimes, you want to go for a long, long, long run in the woods where the birds keep you company. For those times, Tillamook Burn exists. Tillamook Bun 50 Mile and 50K are back this spring after being cancelled in 2020 (because…well…2020). Both races use the rugged and scenic trails in Tillamook State Forest, where trees, flowers, and…
Ready for live races again? Come to Newport on February 13th and you can run in the 2021 Run Love Run brought to you by Ardor Adventures. If you are up to the challenge of a 30k, it starts at 9:00AM. If the 15k is more your speed, that will start at 9:45AM. This year , Ardor Adventures has also added an 8k option that starts 5 minutes after the 15k at 9:50AM. All events…
A race with the words “fat ass” in the title is probably very appropriate to have shortly after the holiday season. I know that November and December are two months that aren’t generally my proudest in terms of fitness and nutrition. The Perpetua Fat Ass 50k / 30k /20k / 9-miler, held in Yachats on Saturday, January 9, is one way to kick the year off right to keep from having a “perpetually” fat ass. The…
Who doesn’t run on Thanksgiving Day morning? I’ve been told Thanksgiving Day is the most ran day of the year. With so many small Turkey Trots going on, it’s definitely a great day to take the whole family out for a 5k. One race taking place this Thursday is the 9th Annual Newport Turkey Trot sponsored by Artic Circle. The race is prepared for social distancing and is following health guidelines for safety. There will…
