Hagg Lake

Race Recap: 2019 ORRC Hagg Lake Trail Run 25k

May 12, 2019 // 1 Comment

When most Oregon runners hear the words “Hagg Lake” and “run” in the same sentence, they immediately think of the ORRC Hagg Lake Mud Run, which is a very challenging run in February. It’s no wonder that the ORRC Hagg Lake Trail Run in May [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Hagg Lake Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival

July 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

This was my first time competing at the 36th Annual Hagg Lake Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival. Hagg Lake and the surrounding area is beautiful so I was excited for the opportunity to compete at this event. For those looking for a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 ORRC Hagg Lake 10.5 mile, 10K & 5K

April 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you haven’t experienced the beauty of Hagg Lake, this time of year is the perfect opportunity to do so. Experience the beauty of the lake and gorgeous trees hitting the muddy trails at the ORRC Hagg Lake 10.5 mile, 10K and 5K race on May [read more...]

Race Recap #2: 2018 Hagg Mud Run 25K

March 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you are going to run a mud run, you expect mud. Well, let me tell you, the Hagg Mud Run 25K did NOT disappoint on that factor this year. With snow coming down on the morning of the race, it was slated to be a chilly and wet course. The race [read more...]

Keeping It Old School: Race Directing for Hagg Mud

January 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

by Teri Smith, Co-Race Director In a few short weeks, runners will once again be making the trip around the shores of Hagg Lake during the 17th annual Hagg Mud Runs – 50k and 25k trail runs put on since 2002 by the Oregon Road Runners Club. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hagg Lake Mud Runs Ultra 50K and 25K

January 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

With Oregon winters come snow, rain, more rain, and MUD! The best way to enjoy this sludgy and shoe-sucking part of nature is to run through it! Named as one of the top Oregon trail races by Runner’s World, the Oregon Road Runner’s Club hosts [read more...]

Race Preview: Hagg Lake Mud Runs 25K & 50k

December 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Success in road races is often a result of perfect form, combining foot strike, stride length, and turnover for efficient movement and maintaining speed. Success at the Hagg Lake Mud Runs is not found in the same fashion. Put on by the ORRC, it is a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Hagg Lake Triathlon & Weekend Multi-Sport Festival by WHY Racing Events

June 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Hosted by WHY Racing Events, the Hagg Lake Triathlon course is famous for its race history, scenic beauty, and challenge. Entering its 35th year, it is one of the nation’s oldest and longest running triathlon events, drawing upwards of 600 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 XTERRA PDX Epic Off Road Weekend

July 16, 2016 // 0 Comments

Looking for an exciting weekend event for the super elite or for the weekend warrior? XTERRA PDX will have something for everyone with the Epic Off Road Weekend coming up August 6th and 7th at the beautiful and challenging trails of Hagg Lake. Bring [read more...]

Race Preview: 34th Annual Hagg Lake Triathlon & Weekend Sports Festival

June 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Nestled amongst rolling, picturesque hills in Gaston, Oregon, the Hagg Lake Triathlon draws athletes from all over the region. With both Olympic and Sprint distance courses available, as well as Duathlon and AquaBike races, seasoned athletes and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 ORRC Hagg Lake Runs

May 2, 2016 // 0 Comments

One of the beautiful things about running in Oregon is getting to run in gorgeous places like Hagg Lake, which is just south of Forest Grove and right next to the quaint little town of Gaston. For 2016, the Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) have made [read more...]

Grinding it out: A Run Oregon recap of the 2015 Epic Grind

August 6, 2015 // 0 Comments

This past Saturday (August 1) Epic Grind held its annual 5 & 10k events at Henry Hagg Lake. After a short drive up the street we arrived, picked up our race packets without any issues, and assembled at the starting line. The sun was shining, [read more...]

I Survived – A Run Oregon recap of the 2015 Oregon Anvil

July 29, 2015 // 2 Comments

I’m not usually a drama queen, but I needed a crown and sash for the week leading up to the Anvil Triathlon. When I’m nervous I’m either silent or a complete chatterbox and, unfortunately for anyone near me, this event created the latter. I [read more...]

Race Preview: XTERRA PDX Epic off Road Weekend 8/8 – 8/9/2015 (Henry Hagg Lake, Ore.)

July 9, 2015 // 0 Comments

The XTERRA racing weekend is coming to the Portland area on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2015. The weekend of events will all take place at Henry Hagg Lake, in Gaston, Oregon. This is the northwest’s largest off-road multi-sport [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Pick Your Poison (formerly Lake of Death) 12 & 24 hour relay

July 3, 2015 // 0 Comments

All things considered, death by running doesn’t seem like too bad of a way to go out. At the 2015 Pick Your Poison Relay – formerly the Lake of Death Relay – we (as well as the RD’s) hope you don’t actually die, but [read more...]

Oregon Anvil: A Long Course Triathlon Close To Home

May 16, 2015 // 0 Comments

I didn’t want breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day; that just means more dishes and clean-up for me. I’m not big into flowers, either, since they just wilt and, while I love chocolate, it’s a dangerous gift that rarely makes my list. My family [read more...]

Race preview: 2015 ORRC Hagg Lake Mud Runs

January 14, 2015 // 2 Comments

Despite a variety of races held at Hagg Lake, the 2014 Hagg Lake Hybrid back in September was my first actual event at this storied location. It was an amazing experience at a beautiful location and really left me with a sense of accomplishment in [read more...]

Race Preview: Happy Girls Run (Half, 10k, and 5k)

August 26, 2014 // 0 Comments

If I know anything from being married for 6 1/2 years, it’s that a happy girl is the best kind of girl. The 2nd Annual Happy Girls Run of Forest Grove may know this better than anyone. This race will once again take place on September 6, 2014 [read more...]

Race Preview: Hagg Hybrid Marathon, Half, & Relay

August 12, 2014 // 0 Comments

“Hagg Hybrid was the collision of two different worlds- the road racers and the trail warriors. It was great to be able to compete alongside people you don’t usually get to toe the line with and with the relay piece we could each run on terrain [read more...]

Lake of Death Relay: 12 or 24 Hours of Running Fun

July 24, 2014 // 0 Comments

Hood to Coast, Gorgeous Relay and Cascade Lakes Relay are all full, but there’s still an option for runners itching to get their relay fix. Held at Hagg Lake, just outside of Forest Grove, the Lake of Death Relay isn’t your typical relay. You [read more...]

Preview: Hagg Hybrid Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay

July 7, 2014 // 1 Comment

We are bringing the Hagg Hybrid back for a third year at Hagg Lake – this time offering a half marathon in addition to the marathon and marathon relay. If you’re looking for a challenging half or full, this is it. If you’re running [read more...]

Angels Making a Difference present the 5th Annual Run/Walk for a Cause to raise money for families battling cancer

May 24, 2014 // 0 Comments

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Race Preview: Lake of Death 12 and 24-Hour Relays at Hagg Lake

April 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

Grab your friends and spend the day, or all night, taking turns running around Hagg Lake in this brand new relay taking place August 2-3, 2014, from some of my favorite race organizers, Go Beyond Racing (co-owner Todd Janssen puts on two races with [read more...]

2014 Hagg Lake Mud Runs 25K Recap and Results

February 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

Hagg Lake is a beautiful place to run, even in February. This event is billed as a mud run, and it definitely lived up to it. There was a reason why the finish faced the lake, as it was easier just to hop in and rinse off before even considering [read more...]

2014 Hagg Lake Mud Runs Preview

February 6, 2014 // 1 Comment

Hagg Lake is a man-made body of water between Gaston and Forest Grove. Nestled in a small valley, it is a snapshot of what makes our area so naturally beautiful. Relevant to this event, there is a trail that encircles it, doing all the things [read more...]