One of the great traditions of middle school and high school cross-country is the early-season destination race with a special gimmick. The unique feature could be a handicapped start with staggered waves based on predicted finish times, or it could be a race with a choice of two or three different courses of varying difficulty. The travel and the special character of these events provide a great bonding experience for teams just getting to know…
Tell me how this sounds: Run and explore various beaches, logging roads, and trails Stay on one of Oregon’s largest flower farms surrounded by fields of flowers in bloom Explore one of Oregon’s premier salmon fishing rivers Be surrounded by forest and majestic coastal mountain ranges Be a tourist and visit local museums, factories, and participate in local flavors Sounds like a summer camp for adults right? Well, you would be correct! The Ultimook Track Club’s Adult Running Retreat…
