If you were to pick a place in Oregon that feels definitively like Oregon should, Ashland is a city that would for sure top the list. Many people think Central Oregon is the place to be, and I too adore this region immensely. But Southern Oregon is low key and beautiful and offers such a gift to us all. And amoung those offerings is the 2023 Rogue Marathon, Half Marathon, & 10k. This year, the…
Fall is the most beautiful time of year for running, and if you’re looking for a great race option, check out the 2023 Rogue Marathon/Half Marathon/10k. This event, held on Saturday (woo hoo for Saturday races!!) October 14th in Medford, is flat, fast, and gorgeous. It’s also a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier. The Marathon will start bright and early at 6:50AM at Emigrant Lake County Park with the Half Marathon following at 8:00AM at Clearwater…
As someone who lives in Portland, I love the idea of going rogue. This city, and the larger Pacific Northwest, is all about being unique and challenging expectations. So of course I love the name and potential of Rogue Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. All race distances are point-to-point meaning every step is one step closer to the finish party. And all those steps are part of a net downhill elevation. Fast and straight-forward:…
The first thing I learned about Southern Oregon was that Ashland hosts an annual Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The second thing I learned was when I traveled to that very festival: Southern Oregon is gorgeous. I had imaged some urban sprawl escaping from California, and instead wound through mountains and fields that left me feeling like I was the only person for miles. It’s in that beautiful wilderness that the Rogue Marathon makes its course. A…
