Jack Frost has nipped at my nose and a lot of other body parts during the recent blast into winter. The Frostbite Run on January 7th could be my chance to beat him at his own game. This nice local event starts and ends at Talent Middle School, with the 10K participants adding onto the 5K route for their miles. The course uses public roads and trails so all participants need to be careful and…
Thanksgiving may be the single day of the year with the most races to choose from. Certainly, the November holiday can boast the most races with the same name: “Turkey Trot”! The Southern Oregon Runners will be hosting their annual Turkey Trot Run on Thanksgiving morning at a new race location in Talent, Oregon. Come out this year to Cummins (previously Walmart) and support the SOU food bank as well. A portion of proceeds go…
Over the past years, “turkey trots” have become increasingly popular, encouraging people to get outside and participate in a race/run/walk on Thanksgiving morning before heading to their respective Thanksgiving celebrations. Most of the races offer at least a 5k distance, several also have another longer or shorter distance as an option. Many of the races have a food bank as a beneficiary or collect canned goods at the race. While Run Oregon will be previewing…
The Pioneer Road Run, founded in 1971, is one of the oldest road races Southern Oregon. Join the Southern Oregon Runners Club for the next one on November 13th in Phoenix, Oregon. This is a chip timed event and results from previous years are available to peruse. From what I can see, this looks like a fast course! Check out the course records for this event for both the 5K and 9 mile broken down…
Trail runners, this November marathon is for you! Rogue Valley Runners is putting on the Lithia Loop Trail Marathon for the 14th year. This loop course starts in Lithia Park and circumnavigates The Ashland watershed, accumulating 7,200 fee of elevation change. The course consists of 2 miles of pavement, 3 miles of double track trail, 5 miles of single track trail, and 16 miles of closed course dirt road. The route is sure to challenge you…
As someone who lives in Portland, I love the idea of going rogue. This city, and the larger Pacific Northwest, is all about being unique and challenging expectations. So of course I love the name and potential of Rogue Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. All race distances are point-to-point meaning every step is one step closer to the finish party. And all those steps are part of a net downhill elevation. Fast and straight-forward:…
The Moore Mountain Runs are nestled in one of the best kept secrets in the heart of Klamath Falls. Over 90% of the courses are on high quality single track and include sweeping views of Upper Klamath Lake and Mt. Shasta. The Linkville Lopers, who put on the races, are all about fun and community. Every dollar from their races goes right back into local charities and places that promote outdoor recreation. The 5k is…
It’s time to add to your race calendar the 2022 Hardesty Hardcore trail run! This 14 mile or 5.5 mile trail run, which is the fourth event, (of six,) in the Run Big Trail Series by Level 32 Racing, takes place on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 at the Hardesty Trailhead located just west of Oakridge, Oregon. The Hardesty Hardcore event offers two distances, the 14 miler which is considered very challenging and has a 4…
I have a running shirt that says “Enjoy The Journey” and I’ve always felt relay races perfectly capture this exact sentiment. Relays have become all the rage and with the crowds and the difficulty getting into that “other” relay at the end of August, it’s nice to have options. Maybe this is the year you should consider trying out the Cascade Lakes Relay in Bend on August 5th and 6th. The Basics The Cascade Lakes Relay…
“Come Run Above the Clouds” at the annual Chris Miller Memorial Steens Rim Run and Walk 10k, taking place in Frenchglen, Oregon on Saturday, August 6th. Frenchglen, located south of Burns in Southern Oregon, is home to gorgeous Steens Mountain. This race has a rich history. Beginning in 1983, local High School Cross Country Coach Mary Otley had the genius idea to create a run along the Steens. With only a few dozen participants, this first event…
