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Race Recap: 2019 Mary’s Peak Trail Runs

June 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Mary’s Peak 50k was my first ultra ever last year and among my favorites. It’s fitting that I chose it to be my last ultra, at least for a year, as it will be memorable in more ways than one. I’ve run 6 ultras now, and Mary’s Peak was [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Shotgun Trail Blast 5k/10k/25k/50k (Marcola)

March 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re up for a trail adventure this spring, the 2019 Shotgun Trail Blast will be on April 6th at the Shotgun Creek Recreation Area which is northwest of Marcola, OR. This Level 32 Racing event will have plenty of distances to consider, as [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Hagg Mud Runs 25k/50k

January 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Who likes getting dirty? The 2019 ORRC Hagg Lake Mud Runs in Gaston, OR are coming on February 16th and 17th and you’ll have a few different options. The 50k will be on Saturday, the 25k will be Sunday, and as always you could choose to tackle [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bristow Trail Runs 50k/25k/10m/5m (Dexter)

December 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s time to dig out your trail shoes for the winter season, and the first event of the Run Big Trail Series in 2019 is coming up on February 2nd. The 2019 Bristow Trail Runs at Elijah Bristow State Park in Dexter (brought to you by Level 32 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 MAD Ass Run (Madras)

December 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you have ever wanted to do an ultramarathon without the pressure of times, cut-offs and formality or if you just want to get in a long run with some awesome folks in a beautiful location, MAD Ass Run in Madras, Oregon on January 26, 2019 is the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Deception Pass 25k & 50k (Seattle)

November 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

Deception State Park in WA is a slice of rugged beauty named for a channel of water that separates Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in the northern Puget Sound. The scenic forests and coastline, not to mention the steep cliffs, make for a memorable [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Elks-Kings Trail 50k (Tillamook)

October 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

“Fast in the front, tough in the back.” I was running in front of another runner on the single-track trail of the 2018 Elk-Kings Trail Races and we were chatting about some of the strong runners out on the difficult course that day. Some of them [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Elk-King Trail Races (Tillamook)

September 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Get Excited! This year, Go Beyond Racing’s 2018 Elk-Kings Trail Races has a new distance option in addition to the 25k and the 50k. This year, there’s a Mountain Marathon (actually 27.5 miles) and it will be as challenging and scenic as the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Condor 25k Trail Run (Corvallis)

September 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

We as runners should always remember how lucky we are to get the chance to lace up our shoes and get out there and run. The 2018 Condor 25k Trail Run honors Dave ‘Condor’ Bateham who was a beloved long distance runner who passed away due to [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Mary’s Peak 50K

July 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you want a race that isn’t for the faint of heart, Mary’s Peak 25K, 50K, and 50 Miler is the race for you! If you are wondering exactly how hard this race is, this is literally what the website says, “How hard is this Ultra? [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Mt. Hood 50 (50M, 50K, & 25K)

June 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

One of Oregon’s most runnable ultras, hosted by the fabulous RDs at Go Beyond Racing, the Mt. Hood 50 is scheduled for July 14-15, 2017. Unfortunately all 3 distances are filled and have wait lists (deadline is still July 9). Registration was [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Mary’s Peak 50 Mile/50k/25k Trail Run (Blodgett, OR)

May 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Have you ever heard of Mary’s Peak in Blodgett, OR? Honestly, neither had I, but those that have been there have told me it’s beautiful. And it should be a memorable day on June 16th when the 2018 Mary’s Peak 50 Mile/50k/25k Trail Run takes [read more...]

Race Recap #2: 2018 Hagg Mud Run 25K

March 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you are going to run a mud run, you expect mud. Well, let me tell you, the Hagg Mud Run 25K did NOT disappoint on that factor this year. With snow coming down on the morning of the race, it was slated to be a chilly and wet course. The race [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hagg Lake Mud Runs Ultra 50K and 25K

January 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

With Oregon winters come snow, rain, more rain, and MUD! The best way to enjoy this sludgy and shoe-sucking part of nature is to run through it! Named as one of the top Oregon trail races by Runner’s World, the Oregon Road Runner’s Club hosts [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 MadAss 25k and 50k (Madras)

December 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you like casual, small, and cold runs, check out the 2018 Madras MadAss events on January 27, 2018. They are low-key, non-timed, self-supported runs where everyone is just out for the adventure. It’s a really great time and a great way to [read more...]

Race Preview: Hagg Lake Mud Runs 25K & 50k

December 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Success in road races is often a result of perfect form, combining foot strike, stride length, and turnover for efficient movement and maintaining speed. Success at the Hagg Lake Mud Runs is not found in the same fashion. Put on by the ORRC, it is a [read more...]

Race Preview: Frozen Trail Run Fest

November 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

BURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! A race called the Frozen Trail Run Fest must be pretty cool right?! Well, in addition to frozen, you may also get wet and muddy, so expect a be aware of that. Level 32 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Echo Sage Trail Run (Echo)

September 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Echo Sage Trail Run is held annually in the small town of Echo in eastern Oregon. There is something for everyone, as they offer a 5K, 10K, 25K, or 50K run options. The event begins at the foothills of the Blue Mountains and the trail runs [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Yakima Skyline Rim 25k & 50k

April 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

In addition to their ultra and trail races, Rainshadow Running is probably known best for simply putting on some pretty darn good events in some really cool, picturesque locations. That’s why it should come as no surprise that many of their [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Lost Lake 50k & 25k (Bellingham, WA)

March 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Hey runners wanna get lost (just kidding)?! The Lost Lake 50k and 25k races are back in 2017 after 9 years of the 50k and 4 for the 25k. If you’re looking for a challenging, yet beautiful Pacific Northwest Wonderland trail race, then this may [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Shotgun Trail Blast (Marcola)

March 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

The second installment of the Run Big Trail Series, the Shotgun Trail Blast put on by Level 32 Racing is taking place on Saturday, April 1, 2017 just northeast of Eugene in Marcola, Oregon. The Run Big Trail Series offers races for people of all [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Bristow Trail Runs

January 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Around and around we go, on the loop-de-loop we run. If it sounds fun to be “loopy”, go fast on flat single track trail, run in beautiful wooded forests, and cross some flowing streams along the beautiful Willamette River, then the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass (Olympia, WA)

January 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Time to get your “fat @$$” out of bed and up a mountain for the 14th Annual Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass just up the freeway in Olympia. For all of you mega-fans of saving money, this is the race for you – as it’s only $10! [read more...]

Race preview: 2016 Mary’s Peak 50k & 25k

May 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Mary’s Peak races in the coast range are point to point trail runs that have a limited field. The location is about 20 minutes west of Corvallis, in the Coast Range. They say if race day is clear it will actually be possible to see the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 MadAss (Madras)

January 5, 2016 // 0 Comments

For the 11th year, MadAss is back in Madras! This seems like a really big deal and yet this is truly a very well kept secret. Featuring both a 25K and 50K, this race has never been well attended and yet it’s a great run! Last year, less than [read more...]

Race Preview: Elk-Kings 25k and 50k 10/17/15 (Tillamook, Ore.)

September 22, 2015 // 0 Comments

Go Beyond Racing presents another excellent opportunity to get in some stellar trail racing before winter arrives. On Saturday, October 17, 2015, choose to participate in the Elk-Kings 25k or 50k trail races, occurring in the gorgeous Tillamook [read more...]