The half has become one of my favorite distances, due to my tendency to relax and just really enjoy the feeling of running for 13 miles. To experience this in the beautiful area that is the course of the Lincoln City half makes it twice as fun. Between the amazing scenery and friendly people this has become one of my favorite races.The rainbow I saw on the drive to the course foreshadowed the great time…
If you enjoy quiet runs in natural settings, this race is for you. Both courses are out and back, with a short section that doubles back in the opposite direction, set in the coastal hill range just south of Lincoln City. Registration is open for this event, slated for March 6th. A few local non profits and high school sports teams receive a portion of the earnings in exchange for providing course support. I can’t…
Sometimes, running is all about taking in the scenery, and the coast is often a great place to do that, especially on the beach. On May 3rd in Lincoln City, Ascherl Industries will be putting on the 2015 Run the Devils Sand Box, which has a 3ish and 7ish (their terms) mile fun runs, with a walk at the shorter distance. Part of the Trail Challenge Series, both courses are an out and back on…
Early spring in Oregon has some tricky weather, especially on the coast. Forecasts are generally not to be trusted, and Mother Nature tends to be a bit moody, having the ability to change in fifteen minutes. That being sad, it is rarely a good sign when it is necessary to scrape the ice off the car’s windshield before heading to a race. As I headed to the coast, the temperatures rose with the sun and…
This recap was submitted by Run Oregon reader Kelly Uhacz. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to recap your experiences as well! Sunday morning, May 4th began with torrents of rain in Lincoln City. We were in Lincoln City for the inaugural Run the Devil’s Sandbox race. When we arrived at the D River Wayside State Park, there were only a few cars in the parking lot. I…
I guess I really shouldnt have been surprised to wake up and hear a steady pitter-patter of raindrops on the roof of our hotel. This is Oregon, after all, and I was on the coast of said state. But the sheer sound of the pelting made getting out of bed a challenge for the Lincoln City Half Marathon. But honestly, not amount of weather would really force me to miss a race, let alone one…
I love Lincoln City. Being a Keizer-ite, this coastal town is the closest city to me – a straight jaunt westward on Highway 22/18. Mo’s Restaurant on the Oceanfront, the Historic Taft District, and the D River Wayside have long called to me when I feel I need an escape from reality in the Valley.
