Medford Race

Race Preview: 2019 Tough as Nails Trail Runs (Medford)

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

In my 23 years of running I have had the pleasure of enjoying the hobby in about 10 states. By far my favorite area is definitely southern Oregon. The trails in that region are beautiful and the weather is nice for most of the year. The Tough as [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Pear Blossom Run 10M and 5K (Medford)

March 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Pear Blossom Run will be held on Saturday, April 13th and will once again feature the 10-miler or 5K as well as the Mayor’s Cup Fun Runs (1 and 2 miles). Starting and finishing at the Rogue Valley Family YMCA, the courses are fast and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Couple Shuffle 10K Relay and Love Stinks 5K (Medford)

January 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

The weeks around Valentine’s Day can mean different things depending on what your relationship status during this time of year. If you are taken, grab your sweetheart for the Couple Shuffle 10K Relay, where couples will each run a 5K to complete a [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Forest Park Runs 5k/10k (Jacksonville)

March 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Rogue Valley Race Group is hosting the Forest Park 5k and 10k runs near the small town of Jacksonville just west of Medford on Saturday, April 7th. The race benefits Madrone Trail Public Charter School and Forest Park. The race starts and ends at [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Run With Grace 5K (Medford)

December 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

The 2nd annual Run With Grace 5K is a memorial run honoring the life of Grace Holt. Who, sadly, left this earth at the young age of 15. This letter from her mom says it best: Grace was so much more than a girl who took her life. Grace truly had [read more...]

Scary Race Previews: 2017 The Running Dead 5K (Medford) and Day of the Dead Run (Talent)

October 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

Medford’s Running Dead 5K is one of two “dead” themed races in southern Oregon on Satruday, October 21. This 5K is a chase or be chased event, with participants choosing to be either human or zombie. Humans will get a head start on [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Mud Factor (Medford)

April 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

Calling itself the “Seriously Fun, 5K Obstacle Run,” Mud Factor races are a hit in every city in which they are offered. Participants will run, climb, slide, scale, swing and crawl their way through a challenging and, oh [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Tough As Nails Trail Runs (5k and 10 Mile)

April 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you love a good trail run and some truly scenic views, head out to Medford for the Tough As Nails Trail Runs presented by Oregon’s first running club Southern Oregon Runners on Saturday May 13th. You will have two distances to choose from [read more...]

Southern Oregon Race Previews: 2017 Pear Blossom Run (Medford) and Forest Park Run (Jacksonville)

March 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Southern Oregon really is an untapped location for unique and local races. Consider heading down I5 next month to explore some new routes and events! The Pear Blossom Run features two different distances – 5k and a 10-miler. The 10-miler [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Shamrock Run 5 Mile Walk/Run (Medford)

February 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

It’s not just PDX locals who get to have fun runnin’ in their green over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, runners and walkers of all ages can get their green on and enjoy participating in the lucky number 7th annual Shamrock Run in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Homeless 2 Hopeful 10k & 5k (Medford)

January 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

As much as I enjoy Run Oregon, it is not my “real-life” job. While Run Oregon is generally a stress-free and positive endeavor, it’s not as rewarding as the work I do when I’m not writing about races and running [read more...]

Race Preview: Ugly Sweater Runs in Vernonia and Medford

November 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

The 3rd Annual Vernonia Ugly Sweater Run will be held on December 3. This flat and fast 5K will take runners and walkers (and their ugly sweaters) around Vernonia Lake. There will be prizes for ugliest sweater, so make sure you dig out that sweater [read more...]

Zombies Are Coming Back to Medford at the 2016 Running Dead 5K

October 1, 2016 // 0 Comments

When October comes around, it generally means one thing – the arrival of themed Halloween, and especially Zombie races. The video from the Running Dead 5K, coming up on October 22nd in Medford has be jacked up that these races are [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Stagecoach Run 5k/10k (Jacksonville OR)

September 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

Every fall, the small town of Jacksonville, just west of Medford, OR, hosts its Stagecoach Run 5k/10k. This year, the event date is Saturday, October 15th, and the course promises to be beautifully decked out with foliage changing to the beautiful [read more...]

Racing to benefit medical causes: 2 October events (Medford and Milwaukie)

September 24, 2016 // 0 Comments

There a lot of great races for really solid causes out there. Here are a couple smaller races in October that benefit some great causes this October. The 2nd annual Helen’s Princess Dash – A Royal Race for All, is hitting the Bear [read more...]

Race Preview: The Rogue Run 2016

September 6, 2016 // 0 Comments

Fall is marathon season in the Pacific Northwest. While it won’t officially be fall on race day, The Rogue Run is a great start to the season with a marathon, half marathon, and 10K. This official Boston Marathon qualifier is held in Medford [read more...]

Small Race Previews: Statewide Races on June 21-31, 2016

June 7, 2016 // 0 Comments

There are a bunch of races in the summer. We try to get to as many as we can, but sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the week to get them all scheduled! If you are looking for some local races to round out your calendar, read [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Tough as Nails Trail Run 5/7/16 (Medford, Ore.)

April 17, 2016 // 0 Comments

Southern Oregon Runners (SOR) is at it again with what proves to be a wonderful event. On Saturday, May 7 in Medford, Oregon, the Tough As Nails Trail Run will be off and running! The event, which features a 10 mile trail mountain run, or a 5K run, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Pear Blossom Run

March 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

With its classic 10 mile race, along with a 5k, and a 2 mile or 1 mile Mayor’s Cup fun run, the annual Pear Blossom Run is back at it again, celebrating its 40th anniversary. The annual event is set to take place Saturday, April 9, and again [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Run the Ditch Trail 5 and 10 miler

May 16, 2015 // 0 Comments

Love trails?? Love history?? Then this is the perfect run for you! At the 4th Annual Run the Ditch Trail 5 or 10 miler on May 23rd, you will experience a historic run along the incredible Sterling Mine Ditch Trail. Sponsored by Southern [read more...]

Race preview: 2015 Mud Factor ‘Seriously Fun’ 5k Obstacle Run

April 28, 2015 // 0 Comments

What’s more fun than running a 5k??? How about running a 5k… in the mud… trying to tackle obstacle after obstacle… laughing… with [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2015 Tough As Nails Mountain Run 10-miler and 5k

April 24, 2015 // 0 Comments

If you have ever been to the Southern Oregon region, surely you have seen Roxy Ann Peak. Rounded and beautifully rugged, it stands watch over the Rogue Valley residents begging to be traversed. Roxy Ann is a very popular spot as it is close to [read more...]

Race Recap: 39th Annual Pear Blossom Run

April 17, 2015 // 0 Comments

“Everyone’s A Winner” is the famous slogan for Medford’s, Pear Blossom Run. Year after year, the race directors, sponsors, volunteers, and participants do an outstanding job of making sure each and every athlete believes [read more...]

Race Recap: Couple’s Shuffle 10k Relay & Love Stinks 5k Medford, OR

February 9, 2015 // 0 Comments

The 2015 Couples Shuffle 10k relay is a race for singles and lovers alike – and while this wasn’t speed dating, there was plenty of fun and excitement. On Saturday, February 7th, couples relayed and singles ran one of the tougher 5ks [read more...]

Race Preview: Homeless 2 Hopeful Benefit Run, Medford OR

January 18, 2015 // 0 Comments

On Saturday February 14th, 2015, Hearts With a Mission is putting on a benefit run to help out homeless youth in Jackson County. Hearts With a Mission is the only shelter in Jackson County for youth ages 10-17, and to date has helped 481 youth [read more...]

Race Preview: Couple’s Shuffle 10k Relay and Love Stinks 5k Medford, OR

January 7, 2015 // 0 Comments

On Saturday February 7th, 2015 there will be a run for lovebirds and singles alike, the Couple’s Shuffle brings a 10k relay and 5k singles event along with a free fun run for kids. Founded in 2005 the Couple’s Shuffle is Southern [read more...]