Southern Oregon Running

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run with Grace 5K (Medford)

December 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

On the outside, Grace Holt was happy, kind and involved in so many of her passions, like running, summer camp and her animals. On the inside however, she was sad. The depth of her depression wasn’t fully understood by her family, friends and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Frostbite Run (Talent)

December 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

2019 is fast approaching, much like a runner going downhill with no way to stop. Soon, it will be here and it will bring New Years races galore!! One such race is the Frostbite 5K/10K in Talent, which is tucked right between Medford and Ashland, in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Medford Ugly Sweater 5k Run/Walk

November 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

Ugly holiday sweaters have become “a thing” in the last few years, and there’s no better way to embrace this trend than to participate in the 2018 Medford Ugly Sweater 5k Run/Walk. This race, hosted by West Orthodontics, is guaranteed to be a [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Longest Night Mile (Phoenix, OR)

November 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

Get ready to join the Southern Oregon Runners to test your mile time at Longest Night Mile in Phoenix. This Wednesday evening mile run will start in heats based on your mile time at the Phoenix High School track. With 4 heats, the first and fastest [read more...]

2018 Southern Oregon Turkey Trots

November 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Fortunately, no matter where you are over Thanksgiving, you are sure to find a Turkey Trot to participate in . . . More mashed potatoes, please! If you happen to be indulging while in Southern Oregon, here are a few options for you. YMCA Turkey Trot [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Grants Pass Marathon (Half, 10k, & 5k)

October 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

The calendar declares its October and finally the temperature is in that beloved range where I can pull on a hooded sweatshirt after my run. I love this time of year and all of the racing options in it. One race I just learned about this year [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Pioneer Run 5k/9 Miler (Phoenix)

October 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Support the Phoenix High School Track Team on Saturday, November 10th for the 2018 Pioneer Run in Phoenix, OR. This Southern Oregon Runners race will be a great family-friendly event, as the kids get their own run at 8:30AM. There’s a 9 miler at [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Day of the Dead 5K/10K (Talent)

September 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 5th annual Carrera de los Muertos / Day of the Dead 5K, 10K, and 1 mile fun run will be held on Saturday, October 20th in Talent, OR. This event is hosted by NOWIA Unete, a volunteer-led movement of farm-workers and immigrants in rural [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Great Scott! Climb to the Top Challenge (Glide)

September 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Runners and/or mountain bikers, you are hereby challenged! Carve out some time on Saturday, October 13th for the inaugural Great Scott! Climb to the Top Challenge in Glide, OR (~20 minutes NE of Roseburg) – you won’t want to miss it! The [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Talent Harvest Festival 5K & 10K

September 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Between Medford and Ashland, is the town of Talent, Oregon. This fertile area of land in the Rogue River Valley produces wonderful produce, beer and wine. Kicking off the celebration of the annual Talent Harvest Festival on October 6th, will [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Lake of the Woods Tri-Sport Weekend (Half Marathon edition)

September 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Lake of the Woods has always been a very special place for me. Every summer for 7 years straight, I have been coming up to spend a week of lounging, water skiing, swimming, and paddle boarding. It was not until last summer that I noticed they had a [read more...]

Race Preview: The Rogue Run 2018 (Central Point)

September 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sometimes great things come to those who wait. And The Rogue Run this October promises to be one of those times. Originally scheduled for September, race directors had to reschedule the event due to local forest fires. But clear skies area ahead for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events (Oakridge)

September 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

For a fun Fall adventure, consider one of the three events at the 2018 Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events on October 6th. You will have your choice of three distances: an 11 miler, a 22 miler, or a 33 miler. All will take place along the Middle [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Charleston Salmon Run

September 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

October is the month for Oregon Coast races! School is back in session, and its time to put that summer training to work. One of the most gorgeous Oregon Coast races takes place in the small coastal town of Charleston – the Charleson Salmon [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Umpqua Strong 9k & 5k Run/Walk (Roseburg)

September 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Mass shootings around the globe have unfortunately become so commonplace in our daily news cycles that it’s hard to keep up with which one is the latest. It seems like only yesterday, but at the same time it seems like eons ago that a school [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Enchanted Forest Wine Run 24k/12k/5k

August 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

What a perfect place for a run to start, especially with the promise of wine at the end! The 2018 Enchanted Forest Wine Run will give you an adventure to remember, no question. This race has a 24k, a 12k, a 5k, and a Kid’s Run available, so you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Pine to Palm 100 (Ashland)

August 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

One hundred mile races are the primary pinnacle distance for ultra-marathon runners.There are obviously distances that one can run that are further, but the 100-miler is seen as the distance to shoot for when getting into ultra-marathons. Around the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Moore Mountain Trail Run (30K, half marathon, 5K) in Klamath Falls

August 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Do you like running? Do you like movies? Do you like movies about running? If so, the two-day Moore Mountain Trail Run & Trails in Motion Movie Festival in Klamath Falls is tailor-made for you. You’ll start the weekend of September 1 with [read more...]

Race preview: 2018 Prefontaine Memorial Run (Coos Bay)

August 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are a handful of Oregon races that every runner should run at least once, and the Prefontaine Memorial Run 10K in Coos Bay is near the top of the list! Named for legendary Oregon runner Steve Prefontaine, and taking place in his hometown on [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove

August 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove hosted by Best in the West is one of my favorite summer triathlons. The course is stunning, from the swim in the clear blue lake to the shaded, flat and scenic bike course, finishing with a flat run. Due to an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Best in the West Triathlon Festival (Sweet Home)

August 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sweet Home, Oregon is hosting the Best in the West Triathlon, with 5 events to choose from! On September 7th thru 9th, come join other Tri racers at the Best in the West Triathlon Festival. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades by the Santiam [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Stagecoach Run (Central Point)

August 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Stagecoach Run, which offers both a 5k and 10k run in Jacksonville, will be on September 8th this year. The proceeds from the race have gone to the Pear Blossom Scholarship Fund for over 20 years and this year will be no exception. These [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Lake of the Woods Tri Sports Weekend (Klamath Falls)

August 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Lake of the Woods is honestly, one of the most beautiful places in Southern Oregon, and on September 8th and 9th will be hosting the Lake of the Woods Tri Weekend. This weekend long event will feature a sprint Triathlon and Duathlon, a long course [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge

August 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

We’re talking about early fall races already, and an event to add to the calendar is the second annual Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge, which will be held on September 7, 8, and 9 this year. It is, once again, the epic stage race on 95% [read more...]

Race Preview: The NUTcracker 50K (Roseburg)

August 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

When I’m running on the streets of Portland, there are times when I’ll race against a red light or a Max train about the block my path. Those brief sprints add excitement to the journey and a good adrenaline rush if home seems way to far away. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hardesty Hardcore Trail Run (Oakridge)

July 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Hardesty Hardcore hosted by Level 32 Racing is coming up on Labor Day weekend with two distances to choose from: the “hardcore” 14 miler or the Forest Fiver, a sweet 5.5 miles. The 14 miler kicks off with a 4.5 mile, 3,300 foot [read more...]