The 2021 Lucky Clover 5k/10k event takes place on Wednesday, March 17, at 5:30pm at Dorris Ranch in Springfield. Participants can choose from the Road 5k (run entirely on paved roads), Trail 5k (run entirely on dirt and bark chip trails within Dorris Ranch Park), and the 10k, which runs both 5k loops. Matt participated in this in 2019, and had this to say: Though I have spent limited time running in Springfield, I actually…
A fun family-friendly event is coming up soon at the Dorris Ranch in Springfield. The Willamalane Parks and Recreation District will be bringing the annual 2019 Dorris Ranch Dirt Dash back on Sunday, October 20. Entry for this race is only $9 if you are in the Willamalane Park District, or $11 if you are out of district. Entry is free for students in the Willamalane Youth Cross Country and Middle School Cross Country programs.…
When I head down to the Springfield/Eugene area, it’s usually for work and/or I’m on a time crunch. That makes my runs there quick and easy – usually along Pre’s trail somewhere – for ease of use. But on those days when most of my family is out-of-town, it means its time for me to explore new areas and new races – like the Lucky Clover 10k/5k, put on by Level 32 Racing. This race…
Oregon Track Club (OTC) presents the sixth monthly installment of their popular monthly run/walk events. Free for OTC members, or $5 for non-members, the August event, occurring on Thursday, August 11, will feature a 5K cross-country style course at Dorris Ranch in Springfield, Oregon. Don’t let the word cross-country intimidate you – it is, in essence, a trail run. As an OTC member myself, I am thrilled OTC began this tradition six years ago. The…
Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some great local non-running events and highlight where to run and how to make the most of your experience! The next installment of this series is Menopause the Musical, a witty…
Holy smokes! Was it a gorgeous evening on St. Patrick’s Day all over Oregon?! The weather was absolutely incredible for us in Eugene/Springfield, as close to 150 racers participated in the 10th Annual Lucky Clover 10K/5K event at Dorris Ranch, in Springfield. As crazy as it may sound, this was my very first visit to Dorris Ranch. It was spectacular! I was throughly surprised at the miles, and miles of paved paths and groomed trails. Needless to say,…
