The 38th annual Goat Mountain Gallop returns on March 4. This 10 or 5 mile race benefits the Molalla High School track and field and cross country teams. The Goat Mountain Gallop has a reputation for being a challenging course due to its rolling hills. However, you will also be rewarded with some flat running, as well. This 5 mile loop course begins and ends at Heckard Field at Molalla High School. 10 mile runners…
**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** Are you ready for one of the oldest half marathons in Oregon? This year marks the 36th running of the Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon. This half marathon is organized and directed…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Regarding the Lost in the…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Other Low-cost and/or Cool Races:…
The Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon is turning 36 this year! This long running event is put on by the Molalla High School Track Team. The proceeds will benefit the both the track and cross country teams at MHS. This challenging point to point course starts at Colton High School and finishes at Molalla High School. There are several rolling hills along this route, including the mile long hill known as the Grimm Reaper. Despite…
Welcome to the latest in the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, be sure to let us know with our contact form. Tell us what you love…
Are you looking for a historic half marathon to run that has been going on for 35 years? Well if you are, the Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon is just the race for you! 🙂 Organized, directed and all race proceeds going to the Molalla High School Track Team, the half marathon is one of the oldest in Oregon and is a point to point challenging and hilly half marathon course starting at Colton High…
Welcome to the 14th Edition of Run Oregon’s Races on our Radar. Got news? Tell us about it! Act fast to enter our giveaway of 3 pairs of FITS socks – the online sweepstakes ends on Friday, April 14 and winners will be announced on the Run Oregon facebook page. There’s a really cool, low-cost half marathon on Saturday, April 15. The Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon is only $45 including a shirt, but online registration closes…
The Run Molalla Race Series has opened registration for their three-race series! The first 50 to sign up get a free trucker hat and there’s a special medal for those who finish all three events. The races are the Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon on April 15, the Freedom 5k on July 4, and the Molalla River Trail Race 5k, 10k, and half on September 23. Registration is $89 or $99, depending on which distance you…
When I heard that there was a half marathon available in Molalla, Oregon, I jumped at the chance to check it out. Many, MANY years ago, I attended first grade in Colton (where my amazing first grade teacher, Mr. Meisinger gave me my first science book!) where the race would begin, and met my best friend of almost 30 yrs in 2nd grade at the Molalla school. This quaint countryside gives me the warm, fuzzy…
