My first impression of the Mastondon Trail Race is a deep appreciation for their estimated “10ish Miles” for the course description. I don’t know about you, but miles on the trails never feel the same length as those on the streets. And my Garmin watch has a whole different number for how far I’ve gone than the markers on the course. So it’s great to just estimate the distance and get out for a run.…
The Mastondon 10ish Mile Trail Run is a fairly flat trail run, great for breaking back in to the trail running season. Run on the Maston Trail Network in Tumalo, this race boasts views of the Deschutes River, Cline Butte, and the Central Oregon mountains. Meandering through the juniper trees with only about 400 feet of elevation change, The Mastondon sounds like a can’t miss trail run. The two aid stations along the mostly single…
Heads up folks, you’ve got a chance to get back in the swing of things with a fun group run and save 20% off on your gear tomorrow (Wednesday, January 25, 2017). Read on to get the details … there may even be door prizes! Here’s what we’re watching this week at Run Oregon: Although I don’t know how this Saturday could top the weather we’ve already had this year, don’t forget about the Worst…
Ready to hit the trails to see how your training is shaping up? This looks like an awesome event; I wish I could be there. Superfit Productions presents a 10-ish mile train run called Mastondon. Superfit Productions will donate 10% of race proceeds to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Oregon. The course is going to be stellar – not only the view, including the gorgeous Deschutes river, Cline Butte, and the beautiful mountains in Central Oregon, but…
Any race that bills itself with an “ish” attached to the distance is my kind of race…especially if it’s a trail run! The 2015 Mastondon Trail Run takes place in the shadow of Cline Butte, just on the west edge of Redmond, out past Eagle Crest. The Maston trail system is a favorite for runners and mountain bikers alike and is relatively flat with a few very fun rocky sections.
