Corvallis

Race Preview: 2019 Fall Festival 5k/10k (Corvallis)

September 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Heart of the Valley (HOTV) Running Club is hosting the 41st annual Fall Festival 5k and 10k in Corvallis on Sunday, September 29 in conjunction with the Corvallis Fall Festival which takes place all weekend. Online registration is now open through [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Marys Peak 25K

July 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

In Spring 2018 I attempted my first ultra-marathon. I had been thinking about tackling a 50K distance for years, and finally took the plunge by signing up in the way too early hours of the morning eight months before. I worked on my mileage [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 CARDV Mother’s Day 5K (Corvallis)

April 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come celebrate Mother’s Day with a fun, family friendly 5K in Corvallis, OR. The CARDV Mother’s Day 5K is hosting its event on the Oregon State University campus for the 17th year. The race is family and walker friendly and has an option for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 McDonald Forest 50K (Corvallis)

April 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you run ultras and live in Oregon, you have most certainly heard of “The Mac” and its illustrious fabled course. And even if you have never run this race, you probably know a handful of people who have. The Mac 50K started in 1996, and if the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 HOTV Spring Six (Corvallis)

March 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

Some races are fun to do just to earn an instant PR due to an ‘odd’ distance, so for many of us that don’t have a 6 kilometer best, the HOTV Spring 6 in Corvallis on April 27th is the place to be. With a course that explores the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Beaver Freezer Triathlon & Duathlon (Corvallis)

March 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s cold outside, so that must mean it’s time to do the 2019 Beaver Freezer Triathlon & Duathalon! This year, the event at the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis will be on Saturday April 6th. The Beaver Freezer started in 1993 and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run to Get Lucky (Corvallis)

February 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 8th annual Run to Get Lucky takes place in Corvallis on the afternoon of Saturday, March 16th. Participants have a choice between a 15k, 5k, 1-mile or 1k, as well as a beer mile relay. All distances are out and back courses that start and end in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Winter Formal 5K (Corvallis)

December 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Between the glitz of the holidays and the fresh excitement of spring, February can feel a bit lackluster. Fortunately, Best In the West Events has the perfect race to spice up your Groundhog’s Day. The Winter Formal 5K on Saturday, February 2nd [read more...]

2018 Mid Valley Turkey Trots: Corvallis Turkey Trot and Gobbler’s Revenge (Albany)

November 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is generally about food and good company, family or otherwise. Being a runner, I used to sneak away as the sun came up to get in a relaxed longer run before the chaos began. It was only a couple years ago that I discovered Thanksgiving [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 McDonald Forest Trail Runs (5k/15k)

October 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

There’s a fun trail run in Corvallis on Sunday November 11th and you’ll have two distances to choose from. The 2018 McDonald Forest Trail Runs will offer you the option of a 5k or a 15k and it should be a fun race day! Additionally, the race [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 Preview: 2018 Corvallis Clinic Run For The Health Of It 5k

September 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

You’re already running for your health, so why not celebrate it with the Inaugural 2018 Corvallis Clinic Run For The Health Of It 5k on Saturday September 29th? This race will benefit Local Youth Sports Programs and will take place at The [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Corvallis Fall Festival 5k/10k

August 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Heart of the Valley Runners’ 40th annual Corvallis Fall Festival Run takes place on Sunday, September 23 in conjunction with the annual Corvallis Fall Festival, the area’s largest art festival. The run starts and ends in the park near [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 CARDV 5k Run/Walk for Safe Families (Corvallis)

April 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

Come out on Mother’s Day weekend to benefit the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) by running or walking in the 16th Annual CARDV 5k Run/Walk for Safe Families. Proceeds will help CARDV’s shelter program and fund advocacy services [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Heart of the Valley Triathlon and Duathlon (Corvallis)

March 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Heart of the Valley Triathlon and Duathlon is the 30th annual running of this long standing tradition. With a 750-meter swim in the Osborn Aquatic Center indoor pool, followed by a 10.5 mile bike ride and a fast, flat run course, Heart of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Beaver Freezer Sprint Triathlon (Corvallis)

March 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Beaver Freezer Sprint Triathlon is a community event that attracts racers from all over the Northwest. Started in 1993, the Freezer has been the OSU Triathlon Club’s annual fundraising event for the past 20+ years. In 2010, the Beaver [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Corvallis Half Marathon & 5k

March 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you are looking to PR in 2018, the Corvallis Half Marathon & 5k might be the first opportunity you get to do so, and the route is on paved roads, sidewalks, and bike paths. If you want to do more of a challenge, you can do BOTH races [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Run to get Lucky (Corvallis)

February 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Run to get Lucky is a Best in the West family fun event. Get your St. Patrick’s day costumes ready and come walk or run this fun family event on March 17th, 2018. No matter the weather, there will be a huge tent providing a warm dry place to [read more...]

Small New Year’s Day Races: 2018 HOTV Resolution Run (Corvallis) & Hangover Run on Salmon Creek Trail (Vancouver, WA)

December 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

Many people are making a new year’s resolution to exercise more, so why not start off the new year on the right foot, as it were, with a free 5k in Corvallis! The 2018 Resolution Run 5k run and 2k run/walk starts at the Thompson Shelter in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Civil War Relay (Corvallis to Eugene)

November 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Civil War Relay is a 52 mile one day event scheduled for December 3rd. Starting at Linn Benton Community College, and ending at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, the route is broken up into legs that are about 2 miles long. Teams can consist of up to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Winter Formal 5k Run/Walk (Corvallis)

November 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

When was the last time you reached for an old prom dress or tuxedo and tried it on? Well, it’s great time to dust the mothballs off that formal wear in time for the Winter Formal 5k Run/Walk in Corvallis on December 2nd!! There’s also the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Corvallis Turkey Trot 5k/10k/1k

October 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

There are lots of options out there on Thanksgiving, but if you are in the Corvallis area on November 23rd, you’ve got yet another one to consider. The Corvallis Turkey Trot has a 5k, a 10k, and a Kids 1k so everyone can get in on the action. [read more...]

Corvallis Small Race Previews: 2017 Gridiron 1k/5k Fun Run & 2017 Lovin’ Lincoln 5k/10k/Family Fun Run

September 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

Who’s in for a football-themed obstacle run? Join the city of Corvallis on October 21st for the Gridiron 1k/5k Fun Run! This race, which benefits the Oregon State KidSpirit and the Faculty Staff Fitness programs, is full of football drills [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Good Samaritan Challenge (Corvallis)

July 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

There are lots of races to choose from this summer, but if you really want to make a difference in someone’s life, The Good Samaritan Challenge on August 12th in Corvallis would be a good place to start. The purpose of this race is to raise [read more...]

“Race days are the best” – A Run Oregon review of the 2017 Mary’s Peak 50k

July 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

The 50k distance has become my standard distance, so I was excited to try out Oregon Trail Run’s Mary’s Peak 50k. They also had a 50 mile or 25k option, but given the rest of my summer calendar, the 50k was a sweet spot for me. It was [read more...]

Beaver Freezer Starts the Triathlon Season on April 1st in Corvallis

March 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

Looking for an event to jump start your triathlon season? Check out the Beaver Freezer Sprint Triathlon in Corvallis on Saturday, April 1st. This community event has helped support the OSU Triathlon Club for over 20 years and welcomes all levels of [read more...]