Dia de Los Muertos is a celebration of life, and I can’t think of a better reason to run the 2023 Dia De Los Muertos Endurance Run in Newport at the end of October. What started as a 5k has turned into a race that can last anywhere from 6 hours to 48 hours. As with any endurance run, the idea is to run as many loops as you can in the designated time period.…
September is here, leaves are starting to turn pretty colors, and pumpkin flavored drinks are available at coffee shops. Which means it is high time to register for your fall races! A fun fall and Halloween tradition is the Run Like Hell, an event hosted by Terrapin Events at Milwaukie Elks Lodge. With this race taking place on October 28th, it’s a great opportunity to get out those Halloween contests and go for a run.…
If you haven’t been down to experience the wonderful Southern Oregon city of Ashland, here is a great reason to make a trip. The 15th annual Monster Dash Run for Education is coming back to Lithia Park on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at 9:00AM. The race course for all three runs follows the perimeter of Lithia Park, the epic 93-acre park in downtown Ashland. If you haven’t spent time here, I HIGHLY recommend it. No dogs are allowed…
If there’s anything that makes me feel sane, it’s getting out into the woods and surrounding myself with nature. Daybreak Racing has some great races on the agenda, and the 2023 Rogue Gorge sounds a lot like heaven on Earth. It’s in fact been on my radar for a while now. The Rogue Gorge offers runners three distance options and will be held over the weekend of October 14th and 15th. No matter which distance…
One of my first memories of computers was playing “The Oregon Trail” in elementary school on those ancient black screens in the computer room. (Side note: thanks to the Internet Archive, you can still play it!) Check out our recap of the inaugural event! But whether or not computer games are your thing, there’s an alternative that’s just as fun, if not more. Join Oregon City on Sunday, October 1st for the 8th 2023 Oregon…
Called out on the website as “Bend’s Oldest Foot Race,” the 2023 Bigfoot 10k Run is coming up on Sunday, October 1st at 9:00AM. The annual Bigfoot race, hosted by Central Oregon Running Klub, has been around since 1976 and boasts a fast downhill course from Century Drive into Old Mill. For its third year, the race will begin at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center in Bend and will take a easy breezy jaunt down the bike…
Mt Angel is a magical place known for it’s German style, and there’s a fabulous festival and street fair that takes place every year called the Mt Angel Oktoberfest. This year, this festival takes place September 14th thru the 17th, and another tradition, the Oktoberfest Road Race, will be occurring on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. The race, which used to fall on a Saturday, now takes place on Sunday to close out the weekend. It…
If you are looking for a scenic coastal run, look no further! The Twisted Pine Run in Newport is just around the corner on September 9th. With a half marathon, a 5k, and a 10k to choose from, this Ardor Adventures race boasts beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Yaquina Bay. Racers will start and finish at South Beach State Park by the Foghorn theater. All courses are pretty flat and fast with amazing views.…
“One of the Flattest, Fastest Marathons in Oregon.” This quote comes directly from the website of the Pacific Northwest Marathon, and these words are often music to a runner’s ears. Come out to Harrisburg on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 for your choice: marathon, half marathon, or 5k. If you’re a marathoner, this event is perfect for you, as this USATF certified marathon course is a Boston qualifier. Hip hip hooray! The Fall weather in the…
One of the great traditions of middle school and high school cross-country is the early-season destination race with a special gimmick. The unique feature could be a handicapped start with staggered waves based on predicted finish times, or it could be a race with a choice of two or three different courses of varying difficulty. The travel and the special character of these events provide a great bonding experience for teams just getting to know…
