The 2021 Timberjack, hosted by RunningLane events, will once again offer two distances on the gorgeous trails of Central Oregon. Choose from the 30K (single loop, ~2,000+ ft of gain)) or the 100K (multi-loop with ~6,500 ft of gain). Both courses start and finish at the Wanoga Sno Park and pass the Deschutes River valley. These events are vegetarian and vegan-friendly and with Honeystinger and Tailwind sponsors, the fully-stocked aid stations should have everything you…
If you’ve never participated in a Daybreak Racing event, you’re in for a treat if you register for the 2021 Wy’East Howl, which offers runners a choice between a 100k, a 50k, or a half marathon located on scenic Wy’East, the native name for Mt. Hood. This event is the only ultramarathon and trail marathon held on the famous Wy’East volcano and includes the Timberline Trail. The race begins at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area,…
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…
To celebrate the Prom Centennial, the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District is hosting a 100K relay on the promenade in Seaside! This sounds like it’ll be a fun, grueling event, as it’s 20 laps along the prom…at night! The race begins at 8 PM on Friday, May 14th with each team member running as many laps as they please! Teams should be between 2-7 runners. Runners will be given a voucher to have breakfast…
Rainshadow Running puts on some beautiful races, and on Saturday October 5th, they will do it again with the 2019 Secret Beach 100k & 50 Mile in Gold Beach, OR. The ultra distances for this race will be both challenging and stunning, as routes will take runners on sandy beaches and bluffs hundreds of feet above the waves, as well as old growth forests and sand dunes covered in tree tunnels. Both of the routes…
I’m not going to lie and say this was easy, nor am I going to tell you I ran the whole way with a smile on my face. To be fair, there were moments that found me smiling, especially as I crossed that finish line. But this race was all about determination and redemption, as are a lot of ultras for most of us. We kick, scratch, claw, bite at, and gnaw our way through…
Outside of a little town called Glide, there is a trailhead called Swiftwater – located a mere 25 minutes northeast of Roseburg. The trailhead gets its name from the quick current running downstream from Deadline Falls, which happens to be right next to the starting point of the NUT 100K/50K trail race, put on Go Beyond Racing. The NUT was first introduced to us in 2015, and met with much enthusiasm as a premier ultra…
Most anyone who runs trails knows that Bend is a Mecca, of sorts, when it comes to primo places to run and race. Out toward Mt Bachelor, and throughout the Cascade Lakes area, there are miles and miles of trails to lose yourself in, including some popular routes that meander near and along the Deschutes River. One such set of trails, called Tiddlywinks (I’m not making that up, I swear), makes up the entirety of…
Run Oregon’s Jessica feels strongly about pre-planning your race calendar as far in advance as you possibly can. Please note that the Waldo 100K event for 2016 was a lottery-style registration that occurred in February, 2016. The race is ‘capped’ at 135 runners, and all were selected in the lottery. Add this to your 2017 calendar if it sounds awesome to you (like it does to me). On Saturday, August 20th, the Waldo 100K ultramarathon takes place in…
