central oregon running

Race Preview: The Royal Run 5K (Bend)

January 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

Looking for a fun, affordable 5K in Bend? Need a little more to while you’re here? The Royal Run 5K takes place amidst the super-fun atmosphere that is Oregon WinterFest, which is a 3 day affair offering live music, amazing food, and family fun, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Polar Bear Run (Redmond)

December 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

When its frosty cold outside (like it is right now), it can be easy to imagine what a polar bear might feel like living in the arctic. What I can’t quite imagine is that bear running a 5K or 10K. On the other hand, I can totally imagine running [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Canyon Rumble Frozen Half/10K/5K (Madras)

November 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you have had the distinction of running the Canyon Rumble, you know all about the infamous “M” hill. The massive M stands for Madras, of course, and like one might see in many towns across the country, it represents the local high school. I [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Civil War Relay (Eugene)

November 8, 2019 // 1 Comment

After I moved to Portland, I spent years not having an alliance to the University of Oregon or Oregon State University. I went to college in another state, at a much smaller university that had a football team (I think). Since I was not a duck or a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Redmond Turkey Trot 5K/10K

November 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s year 3 for the Redmond Turkey Trot, and if this year is anything like last year, be prepared for an outrageous turnout. In fact, last year’s event was more well attended than any other Thanksgiving running event in Central Oregon…and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run The Rock (Smith Rock)

October 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last year was a year of firsts for me, including my first 50 miler on this very course. It is a course I have grown to love for many reasons, and it never ceases to amaze me with how tough, and yet how beautiful this area is. Run The Rock trail [read more...]

Race Preview: Happy Girls Run (Sisters)

October 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

The fine folks at Lay It Out Events have turned the Happy Girls Run events into more than just a race. For their upcoming event in Sisters, runners are encouraged to stay at Five Pine Lodge, where on Friday night before the race, racers will have [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Storm King Trail Runs (Bend)

September 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last year, Super Dave Thomason, of SuperFit Productions, (re)introduced Bend to a new set of trail races. Formerly known as the Down & Dirty Half, the Storm King Half was met with great feedback following its inaugural year. More than just the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bigfoot 10K (Bend)

September 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

Labeled as Bend’s oldest, and fastest, 10K race, the Bigfoot 10K has seen a few changes in recent years, including a new course last year. Runners will enjoy the paved bike path that winds downhill from the Cascades Lakes Welcome Center, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hood to Coast High Desert (Bend)

September 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last fall was my first time experiencing a one-day Hood to Coast relay, and it was an absolute blast. If you want the adventure of Hood to Coast, but are a little nervous about the distance and crowds of the original relay (the one from Mt. Hood to [read more...]

Race Preview : 2019 DRT11 trail race (Bend)

September 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’ve ever spent any time in Bend, you may have run or hiked parts of the well known Deschutes River Trail, that follows the Deschutes River. The trail is well known for its views of Benham Falls, Dillon Falls, Big Eddy, the lava flow of Lava [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Sisters Hop Fest Half & 5K

September 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Bring out the beer and bring out the runners! Last year saw the first running of the Sisters Hop Fest 5K, which coincided with the Sisters Fresh Hop Festival. This year, for the 10th anniversary of the festival, race organizers saw the opportunity [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Cascade Lakes Relay

September 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you announce proudly, “I am running a 2-day relay”, there are few relays that elicit such a strong response form friends and family as does Cascade Lakes Relay. The heat, the hills, the elevation, and the mosquitos are among the warnings [read more...]

Race Preview : 2019 Crush Cancer 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Terrebonne)

September 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 7th annual Crush Cancer Run in Terrebonne is right around the corner, which includes a family-friendly trail run 5K, 10K, or half marathon, all hosted by Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards. As always, all proceeds go to benefit the Fred [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Beat Beethoven 5K Run/Walk (Bend)

August 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I’m in the final stretch of a hard run, I love putting on what I call “Girl Power” music like Sara Bareilles, Pink, or Carrie Underwood. I need that strong beat to keep me moving when every part of my body wants to lie down on the side of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Timberjack 100K/30K (Bend)

August 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Shriners Run for a Child (Bend)

July 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Riverbend Park – Old Mill District in Bend has a paved trail that looked like it could go on forever. Wandering over bridges and alongside the Deschutes River, it’s easy to forget about the troubles of the day and enjoy the wide open [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run to the Top Hoodoo Challenge (Sisters)

July 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Just west of the town of Sisters, the mountains beckon. Capped in snow, they call out to those who dream of running or hiking their trails. In the middle of these mountains there is Hoodoo Ski Area and Hoodoo Butte, a 5,600 foot cinder cone that [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Deschutes Dash Multi-Sport Event (Bend)

July 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Deschutes Dash in Bend is back for its 16th year, with the same great events it hasbecome known for, including both an Olympic distance triathlon and a sprint triathlon, as well as a 10K and 5K run. All events take place on the same day, with all [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Bend Beer Chase

June 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Let’s face it, one-day relays are fun. You get a team of 3-6 runners together, spend half the day running, drinking beer, and laughing, then go out afterwards to keep the fun going! The Bend Beer Chase is one such one-day relay that keeps it [read more...]

Small Central Oregon Race Previews: Dog Gone Run 5K/10K (Redmond) & Run For The Birds 5K (Sunriver)

May 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Dogs. Birds. All the animals! If you love dogs, birds, or any animal for that matter,chances are you will be benefitting them as you participate in either of these events. The Dog Gone Run in Redmond is a 5K, 10K, or 1 mile fun walk, all designed [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Dirty Half Marathon (Bend)

May 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running in Central Oregon certainly has its perks. The air is cleaner, the elevation is real and the races are some of the most fun anywhere. The Dirty Half marathon is one such race that has nearly turned into an all day event. Super Dave Thomason [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run (5K/10K)

April 22, 2019 // 2 Comments

For 25 years, the Wildland Firefighter Foundation has paid tribute to 14 hotshot firefighters that lost their lives in a terrible tragedy. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised over that time, thanks to the Prineville Hotshot Memorial [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run for Recovery 5K/10K (Redmond)

April 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

For 2019, the Redmond Alano Club says, May the Fourth Be With You! The Run for Recovery happens to fall on the 4th this year, and with it comes the opportunity to seize on a popular phrase. The Run for Recovery is a 10K/5K/Kids run that takes [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Riverbend 5K (Bend)

March 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Riverbend 5K presented by Princess Athletic is a timed 5K on a beautiful course starting at Riverbend Park. The event is fun for the whole family and priced for the whole family! After you register, all additional family member registrations [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Peterson Ridge Rumble (Sisters)

March 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

What happens when an accomplished ultra-runner, who loves dogs, thinks leftover Easter candy makes great race fuel, hates early mornings, and has too many race shirts, decides to organize a race? You get the Peterson Ridge Rumble in Sisters. The [read more...]