The first Run Wild Adventures race of 2022 is coming up quickly on Saturday, February 26. The Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run is 6.6 miles of backcountry terrain, climbs, and obviously mud. But it also comes with a fantastic time and bunch of really dedicated runners. This was the final race I ran in 2020 before the world went weird and I hope to run it again this year. Here is what I would highlight:…
It’s been a while since I last ran the Buck Mountain Mudslinger 6.5 mile trail run. Last fall I did a 20 mile run up near Shellberg Falls and came across a sign on the trails referencing Buck Mountain – and it jogged my memory that I should check this one out again. I came to find out that it had actually been 7 years since my last participation and so I knew it was…
I had never heard about Silverton until I moved here for college, and even then it seemed like it was a world away from Salem. Upon venturing to it and spending time in it, I discovered many quaint shops, restaurants and outdoor activities that could be done there! Silverton is a cute little town on the outskirts of Salem that was established in 1854 and is considered Oregon’s “Garden City” as it is the home…
One of the first ever running events I ever participated in was the Silver Falls Half Marathon. At that point, it was essentially solely a 13.1 that had a loyal, and growing, participatory group. Fast forward to 2019 and this November will showcase the 10th anniversary event of the now-branded Silver Falls Marathon, which sells out super fast, spans three days, and features 5 distances from a 5k up to a 50. What a difference…
The annual Silverton Health Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 11th and what better way to kick off Mother’s Day weekend than with a quick 5K for a good cause!? This run began in 1983 by a local physician, Michael Grady, MD, and was embraced by the Silverton community for the past 35 years, registering nearly 600 racers each year. The event starts and ends at Legacy Silverton Medical Center and the day…
One of the relays that has become a family staple in the past few years is the River 2 Ridge Relay, now entering it’s third year. This race is a both a unique take on a relay AND a unique take on a triathlon, as it involves river navigation (via kayak, SUP, or other means), cycling, and running. Participants will head north on the Willamette River, take bikes out amongst fertile farmland, and then get…
It’s no surprise that race fees can get a little pricey over the course of a year. That’s why runners need to know about all kinds of great events out there to offset the cost of the big boys that we all know and love. If you happen to live around the Salem area, or are interested in making a short little jaunt every month, I have listed out how to run in one race…
Every race has something special, from costumes to scenery, from finisher medals to beer, from elevation gain to fast times. Each of us has those memorable races we can look back on that had something extra few races could compare to. Silver Falls Trail Runs is like that for me; a course unlike nearly any other I have raced on, filled with waterfalls, sweet single-track trail, a fun little hill at the end, and a…
For the second year, the Salem River2Ridge Relay, put on by Breakaway Promotions came to Salem in mid-September. This triathlon – a paddle/bike/run course that takes runners down the Willamette River, across farm-filled country roads in the Mid-Valley, and eventually navigating waterfalls and trails at Silver Falls State Park – is super unique and a ton of fun. It can be done solo (there are a handful of super fit and talented individuals who do this), but is also…
August 4th and August 5th is a great weekend for a double with the Back to School 5k Dash in Dallas and Homer’s Classic 8k. Sign up by July 14 for the Back to School 5k for just $30, and for Homer’s Classic by August 4th for $18. Two races for less than $50 – and they’re both great races! The Back to School Dash raises funds for families to get ready for “back to…
