obstacle course

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 Kids Obstacle Challenge (Sherwood)

August 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Overcoming a challenge is an amazing boost no matter what your age is. Which makes it great that Kids Obstacle Challenge is a chance for kids ages 5 to 16 to be brave and work through 15 different obstacles on their way to finish line glory, and an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Whine on the Vine (Hillsboro)

June 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 4th annual Whine on the Vine put on by X-Dog Events, is a 5 mile adventure run through the J Ablin Vineyards in the scenic Hillsboro countryside. The race includes some great views, tough trails through grapes and vines and lots of [read more...]

Looking for a New Challenge? Join Us for Tough Mudder on September 17th

July 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

When you have a home gym like that, you are a hardcore obstacle course participant. Fortunately, I have hardcore friends to help me train, give me pep talks and drag me across the finish line, if necessary, and I’m pretty excited to branch out [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: Seattle Tough Mudder

July 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

There are all sorts of reasons to branch out with events. It helps prevent burnout, it’s good for the body and it helps you grow as a person. Speaking from experience, it’s hard to prevent burnout when you just run. You can change your distance, [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 Recap: 2017 My Muddy Valentine

February 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

For some it may be a strange way to celebrate, a muddy obstacle 5K, when most are rushing to the store to grab a card and flowers. It is very nearly the opposite of a dressy dinner, putting on comfortable running shoes and an outfit that is destined [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Cheadle Challenge Adventure Run

October 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

Obstacle runs have begun more popular in the past few years and this event located in Lebanon is an approximately 3.5 mile event that will benefit several organizations. The Cheadle Challenge Adventure Run is within Cheadle Park and is advertised [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 No Bull OCR Mud Run (Nehalem) & DISCOUNT

July 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

Everybody is down for an obstacle course race in the summer right?! The self-proclaimed newest obstacle course race is coming to the Oregon Coast on July 24th, and you can get in now for only $50. The race is put on by X-Dog Events, a great local [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Whine on the Vine – July 17th in Hillsboro

July 1, 2016 // 0 Comments

Whine on the Vine: 5-Mile Adventure Run has added to the fun and more reasons to include the ‘h’ with the wine. Some of the fun on Sunday, July 17th includes an adventure run, an improved slip-in-slide and mimosas for those 21 and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Heroes Challenge 2.2 Mile Obstacle Course 5/14/16 (Eugene, Ore.)

April 27, 2016 // 0 Comments

Presented by Branches of Valor, the Heroes Challenge is a 2.2 mile race obstacle event occurring at Camp Harlow in Eugene on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Event proceeds of Heroes Challenge benefit veterans, first responders and their families. The event [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Sunriver March Mudness March 20th

March 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Sunriver Mudslinger has a new name, Sunriver March Mudness. It still has the same walls to scale, balance beams to cross and fallen trees to get over, only a name change. Most importantly, there will still be plenty of mud at the Sunriver [read more...]

Guest Recap: 2015 Race the Reaper

October 9, 2015 // 0 Comments

This recap was submitted by Run Oregon reader Suzanne Little. 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! Race the Reaper Obstacle Course offers a 3 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Race the Reaper Obstacle Course

September 4, 2015 // 0 Comments

If you’ve gotten a little too comfortable with road races, Race the Reaper is a chance to get out of your comfort zone. Choose from a 3+ mile course with 20 obstacles or a 6+ mile course with 25+ obstacles. ‘Train Hard & Prove It’ [read more...]

Race Preview: Whine on the Vine 5-mile Adventure Run 7/19/2015 (Hillsboro, Ore.)

June 25, 2015 // 0 Comments

Calling all adventure runners!!! Do you salivate when you see the words ‘slip-n-slide’, ‘mimosas’, bodacious obstacles’, ‘trails’ and ‘fields of grapes (for wine, of course!)‘? If so, keep [read more...]

Preview: The First Annual Freeze (Salem; “extreme” obstacle course)

January 27, 2015 // 0 Comments

Had your fill of regular road races that only expect you to travel in a relatively straight line over terrain where your biggest obstacle is an acorn? If you’re in Salem and ready for something new, head out as an individual or a team to the [read more...]

Running Roundup – a collection of running-related links

November 1, 2014 // 0 Comments

Which state has the best runners? Well, it depends on what you mean by “best,” but according to this Runner’s World column, Oregon is #2 overall. We’re #1 in “runs per person.” Data comes from RunKeeper. (Why is [read more...]

Race recap: Zombie Mud Run 5K at Lee Farms (Tualatin)

October 7, 2014 // 0 Comments

The very first race I ran since my fortysomething running renaissance was the inaugural Zombie Apocalypse Run, which was held at Lee Farms in Tualatin in October 2011. I was devoured (i.e., lost both of my “life” flags) around two-thirds of the [read more...]

Race Preview: McCubbins Gulch Scramble (Bear Springs, OR)

July 1, 2014 // 0 Comments

X-Dog events is known for putting on running events that are unlike most others. It’s much less about getting a new PR and finishing as fast as possible, but more about having a great time and making a day of it. McCubbin’s Gulch [read more...]

Race Preview: Hit and Run 5K – Have fun wiping out on this race in August

June 11, 2014 // 3 Comments

Unlike Tung’s review, I am not a big fan of the game show American Ninja Warrior, nor can I claim to have ever seem it. BUT!! I have seen “Wipeout” and I LOVE that show! My dream is to be on that show, with my brother or husband in [read more...]

Race Preview: My Muddy Valentine 5k Obstacle Mud Run

January 15, 2014 // 1 Comment

There is little I love other than inaugural races, mud runs, and fast 5k’s. Bring that all together and you have one excited lady over here!! I am so excited to be on the course of My Muddy Valentine on February 15, 2014 for their first year [read more...]