Run Wild Adventures
A trail running race company based in Salem, Ore.
I’m a road runner who loves a good trail race from time to time. Buck Mountain Mudslinger is one of my all time favs! I’ve run this one a number of times and it’s always a great adventure. Run Wild Adventures does such a great job
[read more...]As a “road” runner I am drawn to an occasional “trail” run for something different than my normal races. I love Run Wild Adventure Trail Runs. They always gives me that extra adventure I need once in awhile. I’ve done a
[read more...]Have you ever done something that you’ve done before and for some reason it feels completely foreign – like it’s the first time you’ve ever done it? That was my experience at the Willamette Mission Trail 5K and 10K this past
[read more...]The Vortex Trail Run has become a tradition for me and a few of my running buddies. 2019 was the 4th time we made the trip to Milo McIver State Park to run the trails outside of Estacada. As it is an early spring run, you never know what the weather
[read more...]It’s spring – which means great trail racing weather! Join Run Wild Adventures for their 10th annual running of the Willamette Mission Trail 5K and 10K. This event is held at Willamette Mission State Park – just north of Salem.
[read more...]It’s time to start thinking about your first spring trail run of 2019. The Vortex Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run is March 23rd – just days after the start of spring. Run Wild Adventures and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department are
[read more...]For two years in a row, blue clear skies have greeted Mid-Valley runners to ring in the new year. This is perfect for racing, especially when bringing kids along. Staying true to our family tradition, my oldest daughter and I partook in the New
[read more...]Many of the races that Run Oregon previews are road races, but for those of you around the Willamette Valley who want a trail race with significant elevation gain but also scenic views, take a look at the Shellburg Falls Trail Run. This is a 5.2
[read more...]We’ve all learned to expect crazy weather in the spring, but I didn’t expect to see snow on the ground as we drove to Milo McIver Park for the Vortex Trail Run. Fortunately, there was no snow at McIver Park when we arrived, but it was a
[read more...]For all our trail race loving friends, or for those looking to get into trail runs, Run Wild Adventures offers some great opportunities to get in some short and fun races. One race that is right around the corner is the Willamette Mission Trail 5K
[read more...]Spring is just around the corner and so is the Vortex Half Marathon and 10K Trail Runs. This early spring trail run is held at Milo McIver State Park and promises great scenery, challenging terrain, and most likely mud. This trail run includes views
[read more...]Run Wild Adventures is a fun event company that puts on quality races. Next up for their schedule is the Buck Mountain Mudslinger. Scheduled for February 24th at Silver Falls State Park outside of Salem, this 6.6 mile trail run will be the kind of
[read more...]It’s essentially now a tradition for the Rasmussen family to compete in Run Wild Adventures’ Hangover Run on New Year’s Day. It’s such a laid back, yet timed, fun, and easy kickoff to the year that I can hardly think of
[read more...]If you read my latest recap about the Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon in Colorado, you saw that this was a surprise race to run with my brother at his first half marathon. It actually wasn’t our first race together – it was second
[read more...]If you’ve ever been to Silver Fallls State Park, you would probably agree that it is one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. So a few years ago when Run Wild Adventures organized a half marathon with a course that included the “Trail
[read more...]Have you ever run in a lake? The Detroit Lake Mud Run gives you a chance to do just that! This 5.1 mile run happens in October, when Detroit Lake has been drained, leaving room for winter rains and snow melt. This allows runners to run in the lake
[read more...]While the changing of the weather from cool (or downright cold and miserable) winters into warmer springs and summers usually brings happiness, it always comes with a little bit of sadness for me. The turning of the page into May always means that
[read more...]Trail running fans, Run Wild’s Willamette Mission Trail Challenge is just around the corner. This April 29th race includes both a 5K and a 10K option with the promise of muddy trails and scenic views. Held at Willamette Mission State Park just
[read more...]Did you know that Vortex was the only state sponsored rock festival in US history? This historic event took place in 1970 right here in Oregon at Estacada’s McIver State Park! Commemorate the event by donning your best 70’s garb and
[read more...]The Run Molalla Race Series has opened registration for their three-race series! The first 50 to sign up get a free trucker hat and there’s a special medal for those who finish all three events. The races are the Goat Mountain Gallop Half
[read more...]If the trails have been calling your name, put the Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run on your calendar. This February 28th run promises challenging terrain and plenty of mud on the trails of Silver Falls State Park. This 6.6 mile race is on both
[read more...]The New Year’s holiday tends to be one where bad decisions are regularly made. People are saying goodbye to the previous year, and sometimes that leads to things not going according to plan. Personally, I like to keep things mellow and kick
[read more...]The 7th annual New Year’s Day Hangover Run by Run Wild Adventures is coming back to Salem and I couldn’t be more excited to continue this traditional running. 2017 will be my 5th running of this event, with last year being my oldest
[read more...]Every year Run Wild Adventures seems to knock it out of the ballpark with the Silver Falls Trail Runs and this year was no different. The always popular annual event, which features a 50k, a marathon, a half marathon, and a 7 miler,
[read more...]By now, most runners have heard of (or ran in) the Silver Falls Marathon weekend races. Run Wild Adventures does a fantastic job with this race and great location. However, fewer people seem to be aware of their subsequent race on the calendar
[read more...]September has arrived, the kids are back in school, and the nights are getting shorter. Despite the changes towards wetter and darker weather, keep your hopes up because Fall means one thing – Run Wild Adventures race season! The first event
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