Eclectic Edge Racing
A race and event management company based in Eugene, Ore.
In theory, running is a simple sport, but many races are so elaborate and expensive that they seem to miss the point. Two races in greater Oregon that are bucking this trend are the Britt Woods Firehouse Run in Jacksonville and the Firecracker 5k
[read more...]It is almost a given fact that races start in the morning, generally at 7 or 8 am. The Silvan Ridge Twilight 5K switches things up with a 6 pm start time at the Silvan Ridge Winery, just outside of Eugene. The course is described as an out and back
[read more...]The Lincoln City Half has made it’s way onto my ‘must-do’ list a few years ago. Occurring on March 3rd this year, the small but fun race at the coast stood out with the coolest race bibs I have ever seen. With a light blue color
[read more...]Flowers are magical. They make everyone smile and can brighten a day in a moment. So why not surround yourself with them this year at the 2019 CPRD Camillia Run/Walk in Newberg, OR on April 13th? The Eclectic Edge Racing event is in it’s 11th
[read more...]Let’s not forget one of the main reasons races exist. Often times, the race is put on my an organization heavily invested in the community through which the race is run. These groups play pivotal and tangible roles in helping some of the most
[read more...]Based on the course photos alone, The Florence Half Marathon looks like a fantastic experience. The combination of city streets, riverside roads, and park paths couldn’t be more inviting. The setting and views should evoke serenity and keep your
[read more...]While many Oregonians may associate the Truffle Shuffle with Chunk’s signature dance in The Goonies, Eclectic Edge Racing has a much sweeter interpretation. The 37th annual Truffle Shuffle benefits families of veterans through St. Vincent de Paul
[read more...]Eclectic Edge Racing is bringing on the holiday cheer on December 22nd for the 2018 Jingle Bells Run 5k/15k in Eugene. If you’re a runner who’s also a mom like me, family-friendly holiday races are a really fun way to get in the spirit. This
[read more...]Hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing, the 2018 Run with the Duck 5K will be held on Sunday, November 4th at Riverfront Park in Eugene. The event is free to University of Oregon students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and $15 for community members. The
[read more...]The 2018 Pioneer Dam Run, hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing, will be on Sunday, June 17 in Brownsville (about 30 miles NE of Eugene). It’s a great way to start Father’s Day, with your choice of a 10K or 5K – both fast and flat! Both
[read more...]It’s that time of year where the flowers are beginning to bloom and the annual Rhododendron Festival is headed to the cozy coastal town of Florence, OR. In conjunction with this festival is the 2018 Rhody Run, which features both a 10k Run and a
[read more...] If you want to do a race that’s really got something for everyone, consider dropping in on the 2018 Tri Trail Challenge hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing in Eugene on Saturday April 21st. You can do the 8k Climb & Descent, the 1.5k Time
[read more...]Tradition. Supporting a good cause. Afternoon start time. All of these are great reasons not to miss the 2018 Truffle Shuffle in Eugene on Sunday, February 11th. Hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing, you can choose from a 4 mile run, 2 mile run, 2 mile
[read more...] Usually when you do a race, you run it as fast as you can in an effort to win, or at least do your best. But a predictor run allows you to do something different.. the awards are based on a participant’s best prediction as to what their
[read more...]Created to celebrate and empower women, the Oregon Women’s Half Marathon and 5k is set for Sunday, October 8th in West Eugene. The Half Marathon will begin at 9:00am and the 5k Run/Walk will follow at 9:03am. Organized by Pink Buffalo Racing,
[read more...]The 2nd annual Salmon Run 5K/3K, with chip timing by Eclectic Edge Racing, will be on Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Mapleton, Oregon as a fundraiser for the Siuslaw Watershed Council. The course is gently rolling along the Siuslaw River, beginning
[read more...]We know you’ve been inundated with race previews and rodeo posters and parade route maps and fireworks invitations because, somehow, the 4th of July is just around the corner already. There are so many to decide from and they all look
[read more...]If you don’t already have epic plans for Memorial Weekend, or you do but will be back in time to get in some miles in on Monday before the week starts up again, then Eclectric Edge Racing has an event for you! The 2017 Miles on Memorial has
[read more...]Some races just end up finding their way on the yearly running calendar. It could be due to one or a variety of factors, but they feel like home and we find ourselves returning year after year. Prior to doing the Lincoln City Half
[read more...]It was a beautiful day (for January), when hundreds of runners converged at Cascade Junior High School on the 15th for WVRR’s annual Cascade Half. Temperatures were definitely on the chilly side but it was dry and there was very little wind.
[read more...]Trail runners are a different breed because being in nature and on often uneven terrain is a wildly different experience than the average road race. Many times, the leaders on the dirt are not ones you see in town very often. McDonald Forest in
[read more...]Monkey Face Half Marathon and 4 Mile Run is scheduled for Saturday, August 20th at Smith Rock State Park in Terrebonne, just north of Bend. Known for its unique rock formations and gorgeous surroundings, this area attracts hikers and rock climbers.
[read more...]The Freedom Run 5K is taking place in Roseburg, Oregon on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Choose to participate in the 5K run or walk, with event proceeds benefiting the Safe Haven Maternity Home. Safe Haven Maternity Home, in Roseburg, offers an
[read more...]The Fourth of July this year occurs on a Monday – and that means, if you are crazy like me, you can sign up for races on Saturday, Sunday AND Monday! I love it when the holiday falls on a weekday like this, purely for this reason. Call me
[read more...]When I crossed the finish line of the Eugene Half Marathon, and made it back to the post-race festivities, a very nice man handed me a piece of paper. Not really giving what was on the paper any thought, I put it in my post-race goody bag and went
[read more...]Miles On Memorial, a production of the incredible runners at Eclectic Edge Racing, will be an exceptional way to spend Memorial Day (Monday, May 30, 2016). Grab 2 friends or family members and choose to participate in the 15K relay, or fly on your
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