King’s Mountain is one of the most rewarding, if challenging hikes in the Portland area. Between some grueling elevation gain and technical ascents, the payoff feels even more worth it when you finally reach the top. When Go Beyond Racing first announced that they had a race that covers not only King’s Mountain, but the additional Elk Mountain traverse loop, we here at Run Oregon knew it was going to be an epic adventure. This year,…
I get FOMO whenever I’m writing about a Daybreak Racing event, as I know they’ll be beautiful, challenging, well-run, and truly capture the essence of PNW trail running. Coming up quickly on their calendar is the Perpetua Coast 50K and 20M on October 1st and 2nd (both still have spots open!) over in Yachats and the Cape Perpetua National Scenic Area. This race was previously hosted by Rainshadow Running as the Oregon Coast trail runs…
Alpine Running continues to add amazing races to their lineup and while I’ve done a handful, this one has eluded me year after year. Don’t be like me – sign up and get on these dreamy trails! The Three Sisters Skyline is a great end-of-summer-but-not-quite-fall timeframe on September 24th this year and once again offers the 50K and half marathon distance options. Both courses are considered “fast” by trail running standards, however, the 50K gets…
The 2022 Volcanic 50k/25k is an opportunity to explore lava and pumice fields, rivers and dense forested areas surrounding Mt. St. Helens. This scenic race is brought to us by our friends at Go Beyond Racing. The 50k runners will experience 7400 feet of elevation gain and loss while circumnavigating Mt. St.Helens on Saturday, August 6th from the Marble Mountain Sno-Park at 7:00 AM. The course follows the Loowit Trail for the majority of the…
If you are looking to run the distance and challenge yourself this summer, consider looking into the 2022 Elkhorn Crest 50 on Saturday, July 23rd. This event will take you along the Elkhorn Mountain ridgeline in Sumpter, OR where you will have an average elevation of over 7200 feet to contend with. There are two options, a 53 mile ultra or a 50k distance, depending on which challenge you want to take. Either one will…
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…
Do you sometimes dream about running ultras? Maybe you’re wistfully pondering that weary-legged feeling from inside your cubicle or possessed by a wild hair that won’t let go about what it would be like to run a marathon and then keep going. On a dirt path. In the middle of nowhere. If you’re able to work up the courage or the appropriate training regimen to get there and if you someday find yourself in the…
The very first ultra race that I ever participated in was the 2018 Mary’s Peak 50k. I enjoyed it so much that I did it again in 2019 before “retiring” from ultras temporarily. It was the only 50k I did twice and what I loved about it, (other than being so scenic,) was the personal touches. I love a “down-home” operation that feels like family and embraces the runner’s community. You get just that from…
If you love running in Forest Park in Portland, there’s great opportunity in your future if you get into the 2022 Stumptown Trail Runs on May 28-30. The Half Marathon is on Saturday the 28th and the 50k will be Monday the 30th. It is currently a sold out race, but you can still register to get on the waiting list for this beautiful event by Go Beyond Racing. The funds from this race will…
This is going to be a FABulous trail race – and registration is limited for the 2022 Mary’s Peak Trail Runs, brought to us by Oregon Trail Runs, which takes place on May 14th, 2022. You may choose from the 50 Miler, the 50k, or the 25k distance, all of which are divine picks! After parking in Blodgett bright and early, race participants for the 50k and 25k will depart the parking area via bus…
