A trail run in October typically means plenty of rain and muddy trails. But this year’s Stub Stewart Trail Challenge was anything but typical. The day was unseasonably warm and the trails were 100% dry and hard packed. What a great day for my first ever Stub Stewart run! I had convinced a couple friends to try out this race with me, and we arrived with plenty of time to find parking easily and take…
The Stub Stewart Trail Challenge is mixing things up for the 2022 event. It’s kind of a choose your own distance trail run. The course is a 6.5 mile loop and in previous years you had a choice of the Quarter Marathon (1 loop) or Half Marathon (2 loops.) This year they have added a 3/4 Marathon (3 loops) and a Full Marathon (4 loops.) No matter which distance you choose, it’s the same price.…
Bivouac Racing has been putting on fun races in Oregon’s state parks since 2008, with a current line-up of four events. The first fall race in their state park trail series is the Stub Stewart Trail Challenge on October 17. Distances at this event include a half marathon and a quarter marathon, and the course presents a variety of terrain that changes frequently to keep things interesting. From the paved Banks-Vernonia trail to unapproved road;…
The Stub Stewart Trail Challenge is the 3rd race (out of 4) in Bivouac Racing’s Oregon State Park’s Trail Series. This event includes a 1/2 marathon and a 1/4 marathon distance with a mix of paved and unpaved trail. The paved portion will be run on the Banks-Vernonia Trail. If you like variety on your runs, this is the race for you. From mixed running surfaces to gently rolling hills to tough climbs, this race…
The 2015 Stub Stewart Trail Challenge was the first real trail race I ever did. The field is limited to just 100 people so there were times I felt completely alone in the woods and forgot that I was running for any reason other than just fun. It was cold, hilly, muddy, and amazing. The 6.25-mile loop course is well marked by a team that clearly loves runners and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.…
If you are looking for a true trail race that is small and scenic, the 5th Annual Stub Stewart Trail Challenge in Buxton would be a great one to add to your list. This race is part of the Trail Challenge Series that is organized by Ascherl Inudustries; the series also includes the upcoming Silver Falls Trail Challenge (October 8), the Battle to the Pacific (November 12), and the Van Duzer Corridor Challenge (Date TBD). Last weekend’s Race to…
From the local race organizers of the Portland Trail Series and the Volcanic 50, we’re excited to tell you about a brand-new event coming on Saturday, April 5, 2014: This new event, the Stubby Chase, involves trail running and mountain biking in a relay-like format. You and your teammate have 13 miles to cover using your feet and one bike between you, getting to 10 checkpoints before crossing the finish line.
