Back for its second year, the Redmond Half Marathon, 10K & 5K by Lay It Out Events is already a locals favorite. The races all start and finish downtown under the beautiful namesake arch, and all 3 distances take advantage of the picturesque Dry Canyon trail system. As a former resident of Redmond, and as a runner who logged their fair share of miles on those streets, this event really showcases the city. From the…
If running (or getting that run over with) makes you happy, then you just might want to consider this Bend race embracing women’s fitness. Happy Girls Run, brought to you by Lay It Out Events, will be held on May 20th. Choose from the half marathon, 10K, or 5K distance – all running along the scenic Deschutes River. Each distance will include a mixture of pavement, gravel, and dirt trails. I’ve got to admit, just…
It’s time to get registered for one of Bend’s oldest races – Lay It Out Events Salmon Run! Celebrating its 33rd year running, this April 22nd event is sure to wow you with beautiful scenery whether you run the 5K, 10K or half marathon. All of the courses spend some time on the trail along the Deschutes River as well as on pavement along S Century Drive. You will enjoy some flat running and some…
Running through Central Oregon is the BEST!! There are so many beautiful places to run throughout Bend and Sisters, (and yes, Redmond too) and Lay It Out Events wants you to experience all of them. If you’re looking to get out on the trails and enjoy all that nature has in store for you, you need to add at least one LIO race to your bucket list. Check out one or ALL of these events…
Oregon offers a lot of different scenery with plenty of trails through all of them. Lay It Out Events in Bend gives you the opportunity to run through beautiful Ponderosa pine forests (which smell of butterscotch!) with breathtaking mountain views. At the Haulin’ Aspen Trail Run you can choose between the Full, Half, or Half-As (6.55mi) Marathon, and athletes of all speeds are welcome. Check out a Run Oregon recap here and here! The race starts…
One of the oldest organized races in Central Oregon, The 2022 Salmon Run is celebrating its 32nd annual year and is benefitting The Giving Plate, a grassroots food pantry. The Salmon Run has always been about the local salmon migration and the education of the locals about the journey the salmon must make each year during this season. The race organizers can honestly boast that this is usually one of the first half marathons of…
A few summers ago I was running an incredibly remote trail race on another continent and a man in my starting group was wearing a Haulin’ Aspen race tee. “I’ve always wanted to do that one!” I said to my fellow Oregonian and we ran and chatted together for a few, well, kilometers, and then parted ways. I don’t remember his name, just that he lives in Corvallis and recommended the race. Fast forward through…
As someone who lives and trains in Portland, I’ll grab just about any excuse to go to Bend. The chance to pin on a bib at a live, in-person race? Well, twist my arm. Our friends at Lay It Out Events held the 2021 Salmon Run half marathon (and 10K/5K) on Saturday, April 10th at a new, beautiful location: the Pronghorn Resort. About 30 minutes outside of Bend, the resort has a lovely golf course,…
If you’ve been itching for the return of in-person races, look no further! Registration is now open for several 2021 live races in Bend, courtesy of Lay It Out Events. Check out their announcement below: Lay It Out Events is excited to announce the addition of two more races to their line-up for 2021. Since staying active is crucial for a person’s wellbeing in the COVID-19 era, safe outdoor races are a great way to stay motivated and provide a healthy activity for everyone. Lay…
The fine folks at Lay It Out Events have turned the Happy Girls Run events into more than just a race. For their upcoming event in Sisters, runners are encouraged to stay at Five Pine Lodge, where on Friday night before the race, racers will have the chance to do far more then just pick up their bib and swag bag. Race organizers have assembled a variety of running industry vendors, who will have running…
