Mardi Gras occurs this year officially on February 9, but why not celebrate it TWICE? Why twice? Because on Sunday, February 21, the fantastic team at Eclectic Edge Racing will present the Mardi Gras 5K run and walk. There will be Mardi Gras themed excitement occurring at the event, as well! The chip timed 5K race will begin at 3 p.m., so you will have time to get your Sunday morning activities completed and out of the way. I…
A race that supports a good cause and gives decadent chocolate truffles as a post race reward. This is the type of race most runners dream of, but could such an amazing and seemingly magical race like this actually exist? Well believe it or not, yes, yes it does. Thanks to Eclectic Edge Racing, the 25th annual Truffle Shuffle 4 Mile and 2 Mile Race will fulfill your race loving, humanitarian driven, and chocolate consuming ways. The race…
Level 32 Racing presents the Dash n Dine 15K and 5K events in Eugene, Oregon. The race takes place on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 10 a.m. What’s uniquely wonderful about the Dash n Dine is the “lovely enhancements” that are included with the race. These include $1 Dutch Bros. drinks (on site) for all participants, indoor post-race refreshments providing by Sporks A la Carte and local beer from Claim 52 Brewing. And, if you…
What a great way to ring in the Christmas spirit! Saturday, December 5th, Level 32 Racing hosted the Jingle Bells Run in Eugene, Oregon. Proceeds from this 11th annual event benefit the wonderful work taking place at Parkside Community Preschool. AND – jingle bells were provided! It was great to get back to the racing scene after taking the month of November off. Arriving at the event, which had a start and finish line at Maurie…
Trail runners take note! Saturday, December 12, 2015 is the sixth and final trail event for the 2015 Run Big Trail Series (RBTS) will be taking place! Level 32 Racing, organizers of the popular RBTS, will be on site at Mt. Pisgah in Eugene, Oregon. Distances to choose from are a 50k, 15-miler, 9-miler and 5k. The 50k will have an 8 hour time limit. Expect muddy, or frozen, trail conditions, short sections of gravel,…
With the popularity of running these days, picking a 5K, half, or any other standard distance to race is quite easy. These are the benchmark distances to gauge effort and ability. Oddball distances are a lot less common, which is why the Grapes of Half Time Trial is so unique. Covering 1.5K, or .92 miles according to the MapMyRun.com page, this one of a kind event on December 13th also has the quality of being…
Everyone knows the downsides of relays, stinky vans, too little rest, sleeping outside and the knowledge that no matter the distance, the third leg is the longest. They are fun though, and the sense of community and bonding time with your sweaty team mates is irreplaceable. The best way to enjoy the relay experience has got to be the one day relay, and the Civil War Relay is coming up fast. Slated for December 6th,…
I just love baseball. When the ball hits the bat in the perfect spot, it makes a wonderful sound; the sound of a home run. On Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2015, Level 32 Racing hosted the Eugene Brews Cruises 5k event. With a noon start time, it allowed a great group of participants to gather at Hop Valley Brewing in the up-and-coming Whitaker neighborhood of Eugene. The event was a benefit for Head Start of Lane…
Are you, like me, in a ‘competition’ to participate in as many races as you possibly can? Sometimes even running in two races in one day? Well, Labor Day Weekend will afford you another racing day to get in some running! On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 12-noon, join me in Eugene for the Eugene Brews Cruise 5k. This event will start and finish at Hop Valley Brewing, in the popular brew-district of Eugene’s Whitaker Neighborhood. The…
The Eugene Running of the Bulls, by Pink Buffalo Racing, ran for the first year in July, 2013. I was in attendance at the inaugural event, and it was just a blast! Now, going on year number three, the Running of the Bulls 4-miler is quickly becoming a staple event in the Eugene area running community – and beyond. On Sunday, July 12, 2015, take to the serene multi-use paths of Alton Baker Park in…
