Going Buck Wild at the 2020 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run
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 [...]
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Race Preview: 2019 Homer’s Classic 8k and 2-miler (Silverton)
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 [...]
Set your alarms for August 1, 2019 at 8am as registration for the Silver Falls Marathon events (with a new 5k) opens!
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, [...]
Small Race Preview: 2019 Silverton Health Fun Run 5K + Kids Run
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 [...]
Race Preview: 2019 River 2 Ridge Relay (Salem to Silverton) + a NEW Run 4 Silver 10k at Silver Falls State Park!
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 [...]
How to race near Salem EVERY month in 2019 for only $280!
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 [...]
Race Preview: 2018 Silver Falls Trail Runs (Silverton)
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 [...]
Race Recap: 2018 Salem River 2 Ridge Relay
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 [...]
Previews: Back to School Dash & Homer’s Classic – a Weekend in the Valley
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 [...]
Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: 2018 Cheadle Lake 5K/10K (Lebanon) and Victor Point Run For The Hills (Silverton)
The 9th annual Cheadle Lake 5K/10K and Kids Obstacle Dash will once again be hosted by Build Lebanon Trails on Saturday, May 5. The 5K/10K fun run follows a loop [...]