Southern Oregon Running

Race Preview: 2019 Crater Lake Rim Runs & Marathon

July 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve never been to Crater Lake. I was born and raised in Portland, but maybe because I’ve never been a tourist, I’ve never made it there. There’s a race on my bucket list that would let me experience Crater Lake in the best possible way, and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Rogue River Sprint Triathlon (Agness)

July 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Rogue River Triathlon is truly a community event also known as the “Triathletes in Training from Bridge to Bridge”. Run mainly as a fundraiser for two local organizations, the Agness Volunteer Fire Department and the Agness Community [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Scandia Run 10k & 5k (Junction City) – Only $20!

July 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

The fast and flat Scandia Run is back for it’s 45th (!) year this summer and there is a lot of great going on in this small town race. But being “small town” doesn’t make this small by any means, as they had over 525 runners [read more...]

Relay Recap: 2019 Wild Rogue Relay

July 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

I hate to knock that “other” two day relay that Oregon is famous for, but the Wild Rogue Relay is now my favorite two-day 200+ mile running journey for many reasons. I’m an experienced relay runner (both one-day and two-day options), and with [read more...]

Race Preview: Siskiyou Out Back Trail Runs 100K, 50M, 50K, 15K (Ashland)

July 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

There is something about these races at the Siskiyou Out Back Festival (SOB) that exemplifies the vibe of trail running. Maybe it is the views, the food, the multiple race distances, but this event aims (and succeeds) at feeling like a festival. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 South Slough Trail ‘N Treat (Charleston)

July 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come to Charleston on July 13th to run a fun 5k and support a good cause! The 2019 South Slough Trail ‘N Treat, quoted as a run “where the river meets the sea, along vast tidal flats, extensive marshes, and meandering channels” will be an [read more...]

Race Recap: Inaugural Wild Outback 50K

July 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

We’ve all had good runs and bad runs, races that went well and races that seem to never end. And somewhere on our long lists of races we have a few that stand out as our favorites. The stars aligned: the weather was perfection, your legs [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mt. Ashland 5K

June 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve made it no secret that personally I think that Southern Oregon is one of the best places to run in the state. With clean air, relatively mild weather and great views, the Mt. Ashland 5K scheduled for July 6th is likely to take advantage [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Britt Woods Firehouse Run (Jacksonville, OR) and Firecracker 5k (Harrisburg, OR)

June 11, 2019 // 1 Comment

In theory, running is a simple sport, but many races are so elaborate and expensive that they seem to miss the point. Two races in greater Oregon that are bucking this trend are the Britt Woods Firehouse Run in Jacksonville and the Firecracker 5k [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Pioneer Dam Run (Brownsville)

June 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Pioneer Dam Run 5k and 10k in Brownsville, OR takes place each year on the Sunday of the third weekend in June, which this year is June 23. The race starts in front of the Linn County Historical Museum. The 5k and 10k start together at 8am, and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 ECEC Butterfly 5k Run/Walk (Elkton)

May 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

Fly like a butterfly on Saturday June 22nd for the 2019 ECEC Butterfly 5k Run/Walk. This will be a beautiful run (or walk if you prefer!) along the Umpqua River in Elkton, OR. Get the kiddos involved too, as there’s a FREE kids race for little [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Wild Outback 50K (Paisley)

May 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Our friends at Alpine Running have added another ultra to their lineup of great events: the Wild Outback 50K! This inaugural event will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in the remote Oregon outback near Paisley, OR on the Fremont National Rec [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Lake of the Woods Run (Klamath Falls)

May 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Join the Linkville Lopers this June for the beautiful Lake of the Woods Run. This 5K or 15K starts and finishes in front of the Lake of the Woods Resort, between Medford and Klamath Falls. The 5K is an out and back, while the 15K is a loop around [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Gold Dust 5k/10k Run (Gold Hill)

May 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you need a good excuse to visit a vineyard as the summer kicks off, register for the 2019 Gold Dust Run, which occurs on June 1st. The 5k and 10k races will start and finish at the beautiful Del Rio Vineyards & Winery which is located in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mt. Ashland Hill Climb

May 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

My husband, who is oddly strong on hills, ran the Mt. Ashland Hill Climb once. His pace doubled in the last mile. Not uncommon for this truly unique race that is slightly longer than a half marathon (at 13.3 miles), climbs a full mile, and finishes [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Klamath Hospice Remembrance Run/Walk

May 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Klamath Hospice Remembrance Run is a family-friendly event in Klamath Falls and this year’s 7th annual will be held on June 1st. The Remembrance Run/Walk is family-centered, offering a kids obstacle course, remembrance walk (approximately [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2019 Focus on Hope (Roseburg) and Rhody Run (Florence)

April 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

This is a preview of a couple of smaller races. First up is the Focus on Hope in Roseburg, Oregon, followed by the Rhody Run in Port Townsend, Washington. The Focus on Hope 5K/1 mile race is the Roseburg Community Cancer Center’s “annual [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Grants Pass Freedom Run – 5k Run/Walk

April 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

Check out the Rogue River by running a fun 5k on May 25th in Grants Pass! The 2019 Grants Pass Freedom Run will have a “red, white, & blue” theme this year and it should be a great day to celebrate your strength!! The Boatnik Parade will be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Lost Creek Trail Runs (McKenzie Bridge)

April 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Lake views, waterfalls, volcanic lava fields, single track trails; if the description of the Lost Creek Trail Runs alone doesn’t excite you, then I don’t know what will. Taking place May 4, 2019, at the scenic and beautiful Joseph H. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Tough as Nails Trail Runs (Medford)

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

In my 23 years of running I have had the pleasure of enjoying the hobby in about 10 states. By far my favorite area is definitely southern Oregon. The trails in that region are beautiful and the weather is nice for most of the year. The Tough as [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Homeless 2 Hopeful Superhero Run (Gold Hill)

April 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running through the streets of Portland, I often come across people who are living outside. Individuals will stand at busy corners with a sign asking for help, or have a blanket out with items for sale. Tents line some of the sidewalks in my [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Siskiyou Challenge (Ashland)

March 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

On April 27th, 2019 come join the 9th annual Siskiyou Challenge, a 6 leg, multi sport relay race in Ashland OR. This fund raiser race will raise funds for Rogue Valley Farm to School. This local non-profit helps educate children with hands on farm [read more...]

TrackTown Youth League 2019 Schedule; First Meet is April 12 in North Portland

March 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

Do you know any runners that are between the ages of 7 and 14? Be sure to send them (well, their parents or guardians) this information on TrackTown Youth League: a series of FREE track meets that will culimate in a state-wide meet. There are 16 of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Save the Bee 5k (Veneta)

March 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Richardson Park on Fern Ridge Lake near Eugene is the site for the 5th annual Save The Bee 5k. This fundraising event draws attention to our honeybees and their recent struggles, and all proceeds of the race go to support Glory Bee’s [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Pear Blossom Run 10M and 5K (Medford)

March 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Pear Blossom Run will be held on Saturday, April 13th and will once again feature the 10-miler or 5K as well as the Mayor’s Cup Fun Runs (1 and 2 miles). Starting and finishing at the Rogue Valley Family YMCA, the courses are fast and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Strides for Education Eugene 4J 6K and Salmon Creek Run (Powers, OR)

March 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The AVID Strides for Education Eugene 4J 6K takes place on Sunday, April 7 at 2pm at the School District office, and it raises funds for continuing support of the AVID system and strategies in Eugene’s classrooms. The course of the 6k race is [read more...]