The South Coast Running Club’s Sunset Bay Trail Run is just a few weeks away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Charleston, OR. The 4-mile, 15K, and half marathon distances are just $25 each! The race directors have focused on the experience instead of swag to keep entry costs cheap, though race shirts will be available for purchase and there will be prize giveaways that are donated by local businesses. This race will deliver on…
Now in its 41st year, the Prefontaine Memorial Run honors the running legend in his hometown of Coos Bay. The events include a 10K road race, 2-mile fun run or walk, and a 5K high school team competition. Organizers expect this race to go ahead in person as planned. However, if any modifications need to be made, alternative plans include a staggered start for both the 10K and the high school meet. In town for…
Get excited! It’s time for the 3rd Annual Charleston Salmon Run & Crab Walk! This year’s 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon will be on October 5th in Charleston, OR where the Oregon coastal views of Coos Bay will entice you to keep going! The marathon will kick off race day at 7:45AM, followed by the half marathon at 9:30AM. The 10k is at 10:00AM and the 1 Mile Walk is at 10:30AM. Race Shuttle info…
Come out to beautiful Mingus Park in Coos Bay on July 4th for the 2019 Mayor’s Firecracker Run. This race is a great option for families with a free kid’s run and a 4k for the grown ups. This summer holiday race, hosted by South Coast Running Club, is part of the Triple Crown Series. The kid’s run will start at 10:00AM and the 4k will take part after the kids are finished, around 10:20AM.The…
Relays are a great way to share your love for running with some of your fastest or most fun friends. Whether for competitive reasons or just to have a great time, long-distance relays throw a little different challenge at participates that seen in your typical road race. Coordination, team-work and working well under pressure are keys to a successful and enjoyable event. The Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay is a 67-mile race that is run…
There are a handful of Oregon races that every runner should run at least once, and the Prefontaine Memorial Run 10K in Coos Bay is near the top of the list! Named for legendary Oregon runner Steve Prefontaine, and taking place in his hometown on one of his favorite training routes, this race is a true classic! Besides the historical aura surrounding the event, the race itself is very well organized and a high-quality event…
Looking for a really fun relay this spring? The 42nd year of South Coast Running Club’s popular Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay is coming up on April 21st and there is both a running and a walking option. This race is also a fund-raiser for Camp Millennium, which is a summer camp for children with cancer. The 67 mile running relay begins it’s staggered start times at 6:00AM at KPIC-TV in Roseburg. Competitive teams of 5 or…
Oregon is famous for, among other things, some legendary runners. But few have reached the legendary status of Steve Prefontaine, who was from Coos Bay, OR. The South Coast Running Club’s original race, and one of Pre’s favorites, is something you can experience for yourself if you sign up for the 2018 Run of Two Cities 5k/10k on March 10th. You can literally run in Pre’s footsteps for this race. Prefontaine loved hills and…
The 11th Annual Millicoma Marsh Trail and Track Runs are coming up on Saturday, October 8th in Coos Bay. The event includes a flat and scenic 5k on the marsh trails, a 400 meter kids’ run, and a 1-mile race. Both the kids’ run and the mile take place on the Millicoma Middle School track. With cross-country, track, and kids’ races, and a chance to run a track mile, this sounds like a perfect family…
The 37th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run will celebrate the running legend on Saturday, September 17th for an OSAA-sanctioned 5K Run (high school competitors), 10K Run and a 2-Mile Fun Walk in Coos Bay. High school competitors start at 9:45am and the top three teams will earn a trophy. Everyone is invited to run the 10K at 10am, wheelchair participants start at 9:50am. The 10K costs $30 through September 13th and $40 from September 14th through…
