The Run Big Trail Series starts out 2023 on February 4th with the 2023 Bristow Trail Runs in Dexter, Oregon. Brought to you by Level 32 Racing, this trail run offers multiple distances at Elijah Bristow State Park in scenic Southern Oregon. The Bristow Trail Runs consist of 4 race distances to choose from: A 5 mile, a 10 mile, a 25k, and a 50k option. Trail runners of all levels will want to check out…
It was a cool and drizzly morning on October 7th when runners and walkers congregated at the World Trade Center in Portland for the 2018 Portlandathon marathon, half marathon, 5-miler, and 4 mile River Walk. When I got to the start area, the marathon had already started a long time ago, and the half marathon start was just about to happen. Lines for the bathroom looked long but moved quickly, and gear check was fast…
The 4th annual Whine on the Vine put on by X-Dog Events, is a 5 mile adventure run through the J Ablin Vineyards in the scenic Hillsboro countryside. The race includes some great views, tough trails through grapes and vines and lots of obstacles. As X-Dog Events states, ” … some portions of the trail you can run, others you can’t, and band aids and blood might just happen.” Finish up the adventure with a giant hill that…
Do you want to run along the ocean AND through trees on a full marathon, half marathon or rare 5 mile course? Then you need to check out the Twisted Pine Run in September in Newport, Oregon! This race had just 30 racers in its inaugural race last year, but so far this year, they are boasting much larger numbers as word has spread about this cool race. This year they have also added a…
A whole series of trail races – what?! That sounds awesome! And, it’s not just one race – it’s five! Yup, the Portland Trail Series is a total of five races! But, wait there is more – yes, multiple series! That’s right there is not one, not two, but three different Portland Trail Series happening for three different seasons! All of these race series are right in Portland’s own Forest Park every other Wednesday – perfect…
There are certain events throughout Oregon that need nothing more than an acronym. The Pole, Pedal, Paddle is one of those events, known affectionately as the PPP. For 42 years, Bend has hosted this unique event that is unlike nearly anything else out there when it comes to multi-event races. How unique you ask? The U.S. Bank Pole, Pedal, Paddle is a relay race with six legs that include: Alpine skiing/snowboarding, Cross-country skiing, Biking, Running,…
Put away those mountain bikes and grab your trail running shoes and a towel, for this race location is one of the top mountain biking and running trails in America. The Hot Springs Trail Run is on the McKenzie River Trail for 16+ miles, complete with a warm finish at the Belknap Hot Springs Lodge and Garden for you to relax before and after you run either 18 or 5 miles. This beautiful, mostly gradual downhill,…
BRRR! The Wilson Creek Frozen 50k sure looks like a lot of fun, yet cold and muddy! Luckily this SW Idaho race will heat you up with some warm coffee after you tackle the course. This event actually started out as a run that the race director enjoyed before turning it into this race for everyone to experience the unique winter trail running experience. This course is looped in nature on the Wilson Creek Trail System,…
Holiday weekends usually offer a large selection of races to choose from, and Memorial Day weekend is no exception. Runners in Josephine County can look forward to the Grants Pass Freedom Run on Saturday, May 28th. The race offers a 5k and a 5-miler, and this year participants are encouraged to dress up as super heroes to honor our real life heroes, our soldiers and veterans. Several things make this a classic holiday event: The…
Saturday, February 7, 2015 was the kick-off to my favorite trail running series, the Run Big Trail Series by Level 32 Racing. In 2014, I was able to participate in two of the Run Big Trail Series events; Bristow Trail Runs and Shotgun Trail Blast. Both were well managed, fun, good course markings, and just a blast through and through. The 2014 events really “got my feet wet” with trail racing, and I quickly realized how…
