If you like casual, small, and cold runs, check out the 2018 Madras MadAss events on January 27, 2018. They are low-key, non-timed, self-supported runs where everyone is just out for the adventure. It’s a really great time and a great way to explore central Oregon! This 2018 event is the 13th anniversary Mad Ass and you can choose to run the 25k or a 50k. The loop east into the grasslands will be changed to…
Back in mid-November, I wrote a preview for this race with a bit of a warning about the weather being a factor. Let me just say, first of all, that the weather was spectacular! This was the 5th annual running of the Canyon Rumble Frozen Half, which is put on by Madras Runners, and without a doubt, this is a race I will do again. This past year has been a real change for me,…
This is a race I have talked about doing for the last two years. The first time it came into my radar I decided against it because there was snow in the forecast and I decided I was a wuss. Last year when it came up, the weather that was forecast was even worse than the year before, with ice, snow, mud and winds up to 40 mph. I opted out again. This year, I…
2015 marks the 10th anniversary of the MADras Runners Mad Ass trail race. This “almost free” race is a procrastinating trail runner’s dream. With a suggested $20 donation and no pre-registration required, those of you who can never get registered on time are sure to get in to this one. Runners just need to sign a waiver on race day. How quick and easy is that?
