If you are wondering why Camelback Run is named what it is, all you have to do is look at the elevation map for the 15K course. And then incorporate more hill training into your week to have the best race possible. Otherwise, the “massive hill” in the course might mean a long slow walk on an early March morning. Camelback Run has 15K and 5K course options for youth and adults, plus a 1-mile…
Whether you are itching to get in a winter half marathon or a 5K, join the Southern Oregon Runners for the Rogue River Half Marathon and Alyssa Watson Memorial 5K. Starting at Fleming Park, both distances will cross the Rogue River Bridge, then run on the newly completed scenic Greenway for an out and back course. Not only is this event one of the few February half marathons in Oregon, it is also one of…
If trail racing is your thing, you must do at least one, if not several, of the many events hosted by Daybreak Racing. Epic cannot begin to describe the views you’ll see, the challenges that will test you, or the journeys that you’ll remember forever. Daybreak is known to bring their “A” game, and their events always run like a well-oiled machine. Everything is well marked, the aid stations are stocked, and there’s food at…
The Southern Oregon Runners have been running their hearts out for years, and they host many runs to keep us all going. Check out the Rogue River, celebrate St. Patricks Day with a good sweat, or come out for a good old fashioned Turkey Trot. Whatever you want, Southern Oregon has got a little bit of all of it for you!! These races are affordable and fun, so run a few or run them all!!…
Level 32 Racing has everything from trail running to snowshoe races! Whatever adventures you may crave, these events will be memorable and beautiful. There are distances for everyone to enjoy, from 5k’s to ultras. Check out the Bristow Trail Runs, the Autumn Trails, the Lucky Clover, and even the annual Turkety Trot. These locations are off the beaten path and so fun to explore. Check out any and all of these .. The names listed…
There are many things I love about living in the Pacific Northwest. And high on the list is access to so many diverse environments, including the coast within 2 hours on one side and mountain ranges even closer in another direction. As a runner in the Pacific Northwest, you may be like me and always on the search for new ways to take advantage of these spaces. With adventure in mind, I present to you…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
