Mud run

Race Preview: 2020 Dirty Leprechaun 5k/10k Obstacle Race (Tualatin)

February 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

Spring is coming. Yep, really. And what that means to runners is that race season is going to be in full swing soon. The 2020 Dirty Leprechaun will be on March 14th this year and it will be one great way to celebrate the return of lighter days and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Buccaneer Rampage Mud Run (Newport)

August 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time to get muddy! The 2019 Buccaneer Rampage Mud Run is coming your way on August 31st, and you’d better be ready to get some dirt on those running shoes. This race, held in Newport, comes to us courtesy of the City of Newport Parks and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mud Madness (Salem)

August 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

You’ve probably heard that some of the bigger-named, nationally operated mud runs / obstacle course races have been being canceled or disappearing altogether, which is a bummer for those who love this genre of running! Luckily we have some [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mud, Sweat & BBQ (Woodburn)

July 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Mud, Sweat & BBQ 5K Mud Run (fka Mud, Sweat & Beers) will be held on Saturday, August 10th at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. The event proceeds benefit the Woodburn Rotary Foundation. If you’ve never done a mud run (or if you [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Rogue River Rampage (Gold Beach)

February 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Not only can you enjoy the beauty of the Rogue River south bank on Saturday March 16th for the 2019 Rogue River Rampage, but it’s an obstacle run as well with plenty of mud and fun for everyone! The 4 mile course, which takes place in Huntley [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 My Muddy Valentine 5k Obstacle Race (Tualatin)

January 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you think of celebrating Valentine’s Day, a mud run is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t a good idea! On February 9th, the Saturday before Valentine’s Day, the “My [read more...]

Race Preview: The FREE Edge Family Fitness Run in Wilsonville

August 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

As a parent who runs, I have taken each of my kids to races during the years. From first pushing them in strollers to slowly getting them into running 5k’s with me, it has been a fun transition. However, as a parent of three young girls, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Mud Madness (Salem)

August 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Are you ready to get dirty? Fordyce Farm in Salem is hosting the 6th Annual Mud Madness on August 25. This muddy obstacle course event is family friendly and includes a 5K and a 1.7 mile course. Both courses include obstacles and, of course, mud. [read more...]

Rugged Recap: A Run Oregon recap of the 2018 Rugged Maniac

July 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Rugged Maniac 5k obstacle race was the ultimate recess for grownups. Held on Saturday, June 30th 2018, the weather was beautiful. The day started with a nice cloud cover, but cleared by the time we began our wave at 12:30. I ran the course [read more...]

Small Race Preview: The Cheadle Challenge Adventure Run – Epic Mud III (Lebanon)

March 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Cheadle Challenge is a fun adventure run that is a sure good time! The course is just over 3 miles along the lakeside trails of Cheadle Park, through a wooded area, across fields and a small swamp including eight or more obstacles of varying [read more...]

Race Recap #2: 2018 Hagg Mud Run 25K

March 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you are going to run a mud run, you expect mud. Well, let me tell you, the Hagg Mud Run 25K did NOT disappoint on that factor this year. With snow coming down on the morning of the race, it was slated to be a chilly and wet course. The race [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 My Muddy Valentine (Tualatin)

February 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Valentine’s Day is all about love. Romance and…. Mud?!? Well, if you are anything like me and my husband, we love to be active and adventurous on our dates. We often start our dates with a run or trying a new active challenge. That is My Muddy [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hagg Lake Mud Runs Ultra 50K and 25K

January 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

With Oregon winters come snow, rain, more rain, and MUD! The best way to enjoy this sludgy and shoe-sucking part of nature is to run through it! Named as one of the top Oregon trail races by Runner’s World, the Oregon Road Runner’s Club hosts [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 No Bull OCR Challenge (Nehalem)

October 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

Calling all mud lovers! The No Bull OCR Challenge is back on October 21st and it will be muddy! This obstacle course mud run is sure to satisfy your desire to be one with nature and your need for a challenge. The 5K course includes both natural and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Detroit Lake Mud Run

September 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

Have you ever run in a lake? The Detroit Lake Mud Run gives you a chance to do just that! This 5.1 mile run happens in October, when Detroit Lake has been drained, leaving room for winter rains and snow melt. This allows runners to run in the lake [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Ole’s Assault (Astoria)

August 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

It’s probably been close to 10 years since I ran Ole’s Assault, but it was certainly memorable. There are lots of obstacle races and adventure runs out there these days, but any event held by X-Dog Events is going to be the genuine article. The [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Buccaneer Rampage – Obstacle Course/Run (Newport)

July 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

Ahoy mateys! Have you been dreaming of doing a mud obstacle along the Oregon Coast while dressed as a pirate? Well grab those buccaneer pants, your captain’s hat and your sweet swords because you need to be doing the Buccaneer Rampage! This [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Mt. Hood Scramble 10k (Mt. Hood)

May 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

Are you looking for an extreme rough and tumble 10k run on a mountain through water, snow, mud, brush and rocks where you will likely end up getting some cuts and scrapes and possibly even win an award for your new found injury while feeling like a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Havoc at the Hideout 8k Trail Run (North Plains)

April 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

“It’s the journey, not the destination” is the familiar quote that ran through my head many times while I was trekking through my first X-Dog race. There are lots of Adventure Runs out there, but the ones that X-Dog Events host are the real [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2017 Running Dirty 5k Obstacle Race (Boring, OR) and BLT Cheadle Lake 5k/10k (Lebanon, OR)

April 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for a fun Obstacle Race this Spring that is fun for the whole family, come on down to Liepold Farm in Boring, OR on May 7th for the East Wind Running Company’s Running Dirty 5k Obstacle Race. There will be 10-15 obstacles [read more...]

Geust Race Recap: The Dirty Leprechaun

March 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

This post was written by Corky Shaw. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to write a preview or recap your running experiences as well! The views in this post do not necessarily reflect those of Run [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Sunriver March Mudness

March 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

For the 5th year in a row, the Suniver Owners Association is putting on its Sunriver March Mudness. My favorite part? The FAQ page. It has lots of great information on the details of the race, as well as gems like: Will there be showers to clean off [read more...]

Race Preview: My Muddy Valentine 2017

January 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

Having OCR (Obstacle Course Race) withdrawals? Good news! February always brings a good introductory OCR to help shake off the rust and get you back in that OCR training mode. My Muddy Valentine 5K Mud Run includes lots of mud and 20+ low-key [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Sandelie Golf Course Mud Run

December 15, 2016 // 0 Comments

Are you ready to hit the links on January 14th? If you enjoy cross country running, don’t miss the Sandelie Golf Course Mud Run. This is not a “fake” mud run, where pits have been dug and flooded. This mud run is straight from [read more...]

Get the down and dirty on the 2016 Detroit Lake Mud Run

September 13, 2016 // 0 Comments

September has arrived, the kids are back in school, and the nights are getting shorter. Despite the changes towards wetter and darker weather, keep your hopes up because Fall means one thing – Run Wild Adventures race season! The first event [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Mud, Sweat & Beers in Woodburn October 1

September 10, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Mud, Sweat & Beers is a 5k mud run (non-timed fun run, but there will be a clock set up) combined with access to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm Brewfest; with all proceeds going to local charities. The event is organized and hosted by the [read more...]