The Hardesty Hardcore, hosted by Level 32 Racing will be taking place on Saturday, September 4th. As in events past, there will be a 14 mile or 5.5 mile distance to choose from. The 14 mile distance is a great challenge on the beautiful trails near Oakridge. This run will start/finish at the Hardesty Trailhead and will take racers up 3,300 feet in the first 4.5 miles, then descending that same 3,300 feet for the…
The annual Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events (WHEE) will be run from the Sacandaga Campground near Oakridge, Oregon, on October 5th. Participants can choose between 11 miles, 22 miles, and 33 miles, with offer a elevation gain of 1,400ft, 2,800ft, and 5,500ft, respectively. The course for each distance is an out-and-back along the single track, technical Middle Fork Trail, so whichever elevation you gain on the first half of the course, you will lose again in…
The fourth event (of six total) of the Run Big Trail Series (RBTS) by Level 32 Racing will be taking place on Saturday, August 31 on the Hardesty Trail. Participants may elect to participate in the 14 mile or 5.5 mile distances. This event does have a participate cap, so register soon. I’ve never participated in the Hardesty Hardcore, but want to so bad! Level 32 Racing puts on absolutely outstanding events, both for the trail…
For a fun Fall adventure, consider one of the three events at the 2018 Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events on October 6th. You will have your choice of three distances: an 11 miler, a 22 miler, or a 33 miler. All will take place along the Middle Form Willamette National Recreation Trail in Oakridge where WHEE Runs have a special use permit. Profits from the event go to the Eugene Mission. The 11 Mile option starts…
The Hardesty Hardcore hosted by Level 32 Racing is coming up on Labor Day weekend with two distances to choose from: the “hardcore” 14 miler or the Forest Fiver, a sweet 5.5 miles. The 14 miler kicks off with a 4.5 mile, 3,300 foot climb, turns you around for the same stats on the downhill, then tapers off for the final 5.5 miles. The Forest Fiver is a 5.5 mile course and will start at the South…
This year seems to be the year of the bucket list races for me. I have been keen on the Dam Marathon (and half) for the past few years – amplified even more when I visited and ran in Oakridge for the first time in early 2017. I was just enamored with the hills, trails, and the tiny town that could be any outdoor adventure’s ideal location. I ended up running this on a relative…
Luckily in the Pacific Northwest there is no shortage of scenic places to run. Running long distances doesn’t have to be all suffering..! The Dam Marathon (and half, 10K, 5K, and mountain hike) provides all the goodness of running with all the beauty of Oakridge for a really great event! The Hills Creek Dam is typically closed to pedestrians, but with a special use permit from the Army Corps of Engineers, this event gains access to…
The inaugural Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge was a 3-day stage race (3 different trails/summits, 12-13 miles each day, all out and back). Each race was held on a different trail near Oakridge and runners had the option to of entering a single race or completing all 3 races to attempt the Triple Summit Challenge. The final day also had a 5k run. Oakridge is a trail runner’s paradise, with hundreds of miles of forested trails,…
Singletrack. Oak savannahs. Doug Fir forests. Shade. These features are music to a trail runner’s ears in the summer running months. After the dust has settled from all the 4th of July events, Mildred’s Trail Dash in Oakland, OR offers the perfect getaway run on a beautiful course. You can pick either the 5k or 9k option and expect some hills and technical terrain. Friends and family can hang out at the new campground and take an…
Saturday, October 1, those interested in getting dirty and working up a sweat will be congregating near Oakridge, Oregon. The menu highlights a trail three distances on trail (20k, 20 miles, and 50k), all run primarily on the Middle Fork Willamette National Recreation Trail. The photo to the right shows you the amazingly cute and yet somewhat troubling mug that is the prize for being the first male or female to finish their respective distances. All finishers will…
