Trail running. There’s nothing quite like it. And the thought of Winter coming to an end to make way for the light of Spring out in the woods makes some of us pretty excited. So mark your calendars for March 12th, 2022 and plan for the Alsea Falls Spring Fling! This event, which features a half marathon, a 10k, and a 5k, is held in the scenic coast range 20 minutes west of Monroe. There…
My first 50k ever was the Mary’s Peak Trail Run a couple of years ago, and it’s still the only Ultra I’ve ever done twice. It was well organized, challenging, and beautiful. This year, the Mary’s Peak Trail Runs, which will offer you a choice between a 50 Miler, a 50k, or a 25k run on trails, will be held on May 15th. It’s capped at 250 participants, and it’s well worth experiencing for yourself.…
Growing up, the Oregon Trail Game was always a highlight during computer class. I loved the thrill of taking my covered wagon through dangerous terrain and getting to choose what to do along the way. Would I make it to the finish, or would I be taken out with dysentery? When I found out there was a 5K with a theme of The Oregon Trail Game, I knew I had to sign up. For those…
Y’all know I love me some coastal racing. I was stuck in the middle of the country for most of my life, and now I crave the powerful sounds of the ocean and the scenic overlooks to push through hard trail runs. If you’re like me, queue the old legs up for a rugged 10-miler in Cape Lookout State Park (about halfway between Pacific City and Tillamook) at the 2015 Race to the Cape on March 8, 2015.
