Ever thought about what makes a great trail race? Forsome of us, we want the achievement of completing a particular distance. For others it’s about the competition. For others it’s about the fitness. Maybe it’s all those things, and maybe it’s just the opportunity to hang out the coolest people on the planet. This is where the Emerald City Trail Series comes in. In June, when the weather gets nicer and the sun shows…
The Ridgeline Ramble is the 3rd race in the Run Big Trail Series (RBTS) by Level 32 Racing. The RBTS is a series of races designed for all levels of fitness, which offer runners a wide variety of distances. The Rumble is a classic spring race that follows the Ridgeline Trail in South Eugene, which is flat, fast, and fun. It is also very scenic, as you run through Blanton Ridge Park, Spencer Butte Park,…
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 Electric Edge Racing has an event for you! The 2023 Miles on Memorial has a race for everyone. Do the 5k, the 10k, the 15k, or grab some buddies for the 3-person 15k relay. Each event will be chip timed and is…
Level 32 Racing has everything from trail running to snowshoe races! Whatever adventures you may crave, these events will be memorable and beautiful. There are distances for everyone to enjoy, from 5k’s to ultras. Check out the Bristow Trail Runs, the Autumn Trails, the Lucky Clover, and even the annual Turkety Trot. These locations are off the beaten path and so fun to explore. Check out any and all of these .. The names listed…
Join Eclectic Edge Racing on Sunday, May 2nd at 9:00AM for the annual 2021 Eugene Peace Run. This race came to fruition as a result of the Dalai Lama’s first visit to Eugene in 2013. The Palmo Center for Peace and Education continues to celebrate and honor this holy event every year, and it’s a wonderful way to bring community together in health and good fortune. The Eugene Peace Run will take place at Alton…
We all know that Covid has pretty much killed race season, but there’s a huge benefit to doing a Thanksgiving race virtually this year. Namely, you’ll still get your workout in and all the swag you would from a typical “Turkey Trot” style race, but you now have the advantage of scheduling the race to be any day or time you want to run it. At least, that’s how it works this year for the…
Is Taco Tuesday a “thing’ in your house? It is in ours most weeks, if there’s nothing crazy going on otherwise. Eclectic Edge Racing is taking it to the next level with the 2020 Taco Tuesday Twilight Trot & Salsa Saturday 5k Run/Walk Series in Eugene that will keep you running from the winter through the summer in 2020. Each of the races in this family-friendly, marshal-supported series are $25 and all include a post-race…
A trail run is essential a hike, which is essentially a walk in the park, right? If you go into Frozen Trail Runfest with this attitude, you may find yourself sorely surprised. The event, which includes a 5k, 15k, 25k and 50k, will be the sixth and final event in the Run Big Trail Series. Held at Buford Park at Mount Pisgah, each distance combines loops of varying sizes, but all start and end at…
September 21, 2019, the end of Summer and the Pacific Northwest Marathon! I had decided to run this marathon all the way back in April. I have friends who had ran it in the past and highly recommended it to me. I signed up and began my training several months ago. In July I suffered an injury, and like any runner I’ve come to know, I went into denial about the whole thing. As September…
The 2019 Eugene Multi Sport Adventure, brought to you by Eclectic Edge Racing, is coming up soon on October 27th. This event has a 5k run, a 15k bike ride, and even some golf (10 shots to be exact.) All the events start at 10a at the Eclectic Edge Racing Offices in Eugene, OR. Do this one by yourself, as a member of a two-person team, or as a three-person operation. There are many combinations…
