Plans for Labor Day Weekend? How about an escape into the woods for the 2021 Hardesty Hardcore? This trail event, held on Saturday September 4th, offers runners two distances, a 14 miler and a 5.5 miler. This race is hosted by Level 32 Racing at the Hardesty Trailhead that’s west of Oakridge and it’s going to be a beautiful one. The 14 miler will take off at 8:00AM from the Hardesty Trailhead, and is considered…
Ever run a race and think, “who designs these insane courses?!?” or, “will this hill ever end?!” or, “I need a nap!” Maybe you have thought all of these things and more, as you made your way down a wandering forest trail. Or maybe you’ve been listening to your friends who have shared their bizarre, yet inspiring stories of adventure, and now you’re curious. Either way, Go Beyond Racing has the event for you! …
On Saturday August 14th, the 2021 Scandia Run will be taking place in Junction City. This race features a 10k and a 5k Run, as well as an untimed 4 Mile Walk. In addition to these choices, participants can opt to make the 5k or 10k event a team competition for no additional cost. There’s even a 400m Scandia Jr run for those 12 and under. The 10k, a USATF certified course, starts at 8:00AM…
If you’re looking for an epic race, the 2021 Siskiyou Out Back Trail Run, otherwise known as The SOB should check all the boxes. This race, held on July 10th this year high above the Rogue Valley for the 22nd year has several distances to choose from. There’s a 15k, a 50k, a 50 miler, and a 100k if you’re really up for a challenge. All of them promise to be scenic and beautiful. All…
We recently reached out to Elevated Trail Racing, a relatively new race company with a really solid 4-pack of trail races in Fall 2021. Hello, my name is Devin VansCoy, and I grew up in northeast Iowa. I moved out to Oregon in 2008 to experience what the PNW has to offer. I have always been into endurance racing, and am looking for the next challenge. I started as a high school and collegiate XC…
If you’re a runner, everyone already knows you’re tough as nails, so why not run a race that proves it? This year, the 2021 Tough as Nails Trail Race brought to you by Southern Oregon Runners will be an in-person event, though there is a virtual option if you still aren’t comfortable with the post-pandemic race atmosphere. This 10 miler and 5k event will occur on Saturday May 9th, and it will be held at…
Cottage Grove Half by Oregon Trail Runs: March 13th, 2021 The Cottage Grove Half has become a favorite over that last few years for me. I grew up in the area so running here makes me feel at home. I’ve run both the half and the 10k and both are worth doing! Both races are on a paved path on the Row River Trail. This course is a flat paved trail. It’s a gorgeous…
I have a LONG bucket list, especially now that I’m stuck at home dreaming of a future post-pandemic. Doing one of the women’s Run Wild Retreats has been on my list for awhile now, and though these are located all over the world, (from Iceland to Moab to Italy,) Oregon is fortunate enough to host one and now I’m trying to figure out how to convince my husband to let me go. The 2021 Rogue…
Among the many things I learned in 2020 is that we all need more grace. Grace for others. And grace for ourselves. Run with Grade 5K is a memorial run that honors the life of a young woman named Grace Holt, and offers grace to youth struggling today. Grace lost her life to suicide in 2016 and her mother and others who knew and loved her want to ensure youth to be seen and supported.…
Ever done a race on snowshoes? Maybe 2021 is the year to start. Level 32 Racing has a great race opportunity for you on Saturday, February 13th out on the Nordic trails of Odell Lake Resort in Crescent, Oregon. The 2021 Snow Lovers Loop Snowshoe 5k/8k/8k Relay is coming your way and is currently a real live race event!! This event is being held on National Forest Land. All distances start at 11:00AM and after…
