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!!…
Running on the Oregon Coast is such a gift. It’s often cold, but it’s always beautiful, and there’s good reason why people come back again and again. Ardor Adventures is a race organization that makes that tradition possible with races for all seasons. Start the year with a chilly polar plunge, run with someone special for Valentine’s Day, celebrate the 4th of July fireworks, and enjoy the Day of The Dead and Turkey Day with…
Level 32 Racing kicks off the final event in the 2022 Run Big Trail Series (RBTS) on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at the beautiful Mt. Pisgah, in Eugene. The Frozen Trail Run Fest is the last opportunity in 2022 to add points to your RBTS standings. It’s also an event that has had great feedback in prior years. A wonderful feature of the Frozen Trail Run Fest is the varying amount of distances that are…
Gosh. I sure wish I could participate in this event! For 23 awesome years, the 2022 Siskiyou Out Back Trail Run, lovingly referred to as the “SOB,” has taken place. This race features a 100k, a 50 Miler, a 50k and a 15k trail run, beginning at the Mount Ashland Lodge, which is situated at an impressive 6,500 foot elevation. Important to note, so I’m mentioning it straight away: this race has a limited entry…
Despite being just 90 minutes away from Portland, I can count on one hand how many times I’ve been to McDonald Forest. My first memory of the place involves a very rainy ultra and what was practically a lake at the finish line. Luckily that was not the case for this year’s 15K just a few short weeks ago. The race begins at Peavy Arboretum and parking was easy. It’s a beautifully forested start/finish line…
If you’re looking for a festive run for the whole family, Jingle Bells Run in Eugene could be a great pick. Race, jog, or walk a 5K or 15K, or team up with family and friends for the three-runner 15K relay. For the kids, there’s a free Rudolph Run and a visit from Santa. Dressing up is encouraged, too, to get in the spirit of the season. The 5K and 15K courses both start in…
It’s time for the 2021 Frozen Trail Runfest in Eugene! This year, this muddy trail event, which is hosted by Level 32 Racing, will take place on Saturday December 4th, 2021. Runners will have a 50k, a 25k, a 15k, and a 5k to choose from. This course is located at Howard Buford Park in Mt Pisgah and all the parking fees will be covered by Level 32 Racing. The start and finish line will…
The Fall Creek Run Around races will take place on Sunday, October 3rd at the Winberry State Rec Area in Lowell, Oregon (click for map). The marathon loop starts at 8am, shuttles for the 15k depart at 9am for the 9:30am start of the point to point course at Cascara Campground, and the 5k out-and-back starts at 9:30. Race organizers ask participants and spectators to please have a mask or buff with you at…
It’s summer race season and the 2021 Huckleberry Half Marathon is back on August 7th, along with the 15k, the 10k, and the 5k. There’s still a virtual option as well. Unfortunately, registration is no longer open for 2021, but this locally owned and operated race wants to keep participants safe by limiting the amount of runners on the course. If you deferred in 2020, email the race directors and they will make sure you…
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…
