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Going Buck Wild at the 2020 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run

February 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Homer’s Classic 8k and 2-miler (Silverton)

July 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Set your alarms for August 1, 2019 at 8am as registration for the Silver Falls Marathon events (with a new 5k) opens!

June 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Silverton Health Fun Run 5K + Kids Run

April 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 River 2 Ridge Relay (Salem to Silverton) + a NEW Run 4 Silver 10k at Silver Falls State Park!

March 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

How to race near Salem EVERY month in 2019 for only $280!

December 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Silver Falls Trail Runs (Silverton)

October 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Salem River 2 Ridge Relay

September 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Previews: Back to School Dash & Homer’s Classic – a Weekend in the Valley

July 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: 2018 Cheadle Lake 5K/10K (Lebanon) and Victor Point Run For The Hills (Silverton)

April 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 around Cheadle Lake and through Cheadle Park on a mix of pavement, packed gravel, and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Silver Falls Trail Runs (Silverton)

October 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

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...]

Race Preview: 2017 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run (Silverton)

January 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

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...]

Race Recap: 2016 Silver Falls 7-miler (part of Silver Falls Marathon weekend!)

November 13, 2016 // 0 Comments

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...]

Race Preview: 2016 Homer’s Classic 8k and 2-miler

July 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Searching for a new small-town race to run in early August? Homer’s Classic has been run annually since 1983, making it just a few years younger than me, and always draws a solid crowd of runners and walkers at paces from super-speedy to, [read more...]

Small Race Previews: Mid-Valley Races on June 4 & 5, 2016

May 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

There are a bunch of races in the summer. We try to get to as many as we can, but sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the week to get them all scheduled! If you are looking for some local races to round out your calendar, read [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Victor Point School’s Run for the Hills (Silverton)

May 7, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Victor Point School’s Run for the Hills takes place near Silverton on Saturday, May 21st. Victor Point is a rural K-8 school nestled in the Cascade foothills near Silver Falls State Park. The event offers a 1-mile kids race, a 5k/10k run [read more...]

Race Preview: 33rd Annual Silverton Health Fun Run on May 7th

April 21, 2016 // 0 Comments

The 33rd Annual Silverton Health Fun Run offers a healthy way to celebrate Mother’s Day with a 5K road race and one-mile kid’s run. Held on Saturday, May 7th, this event was started in 1983 by local physician, Michael Grady, M.D. and attracts [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Pajama Rama 5k

April 13, 2016 // 0 Comments

One of most memorable events from 2016, was the inaugural Pajama Rama 5k, held on June 28, 2015 in Silverton. It had so much local flavor and greatness, but the most memorable part was the sheer heat. Like almost 100 degree heat. That’s not [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run on February 27th

February 1, 2016 // 0 Comments

If you like trails and love to get muddy, check out the 6th Annual Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run in Silverton on Saturday, February 27th at 9AM. The 6.5 mile course takes advantage of the single and double track equestrian trails around the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Homer’s Classic 2015

July 18, 2015 // 0 Comments

In conjunction with Silverton’s Homer Davenport Days, the annual Homer’s Classic will be held on August 9. This small town race is truly a classic, featuring Marion County’s only original covered bridge on the 8K [read more...]

Beating the Heat at the 2015 Pajama Rama 5k (and 50% off Race Discounts)

June 29, 2015 // 0 Comments

With temperatures nearing 100 degrees at race start, the inaugural Pajama Rama 5k, held in Silverton on Saturday, June 28, was not exactly cozy pajama weather. However, a small, yet brave field toed the line for the small and local race. Runners [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Pajama Rama 5k in Silverton

June 1, 2015 // 0 Comments

As a dad of two small girls, I am constantly looking for races that I can do with my kids. I have participated in a handful of events while pushing my kids in the stroller and they generally enjoy their time with me. But it definitely helps when [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Silverton Health Fun Run

April 22, 2015 // 0 Comments

The Silverton Health 5k Fun Run has been around longer than I have. This upcoming Mother’s Day weekend (May 9, 2015), the 32nd annual event will be bringing many to the small Mid-Willamette Valley town to compete and have [read more...]

Get Buck Wild at the 2015 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run in Silverton

January 30, 2015 // 0 Comments

The second Run Wild Adventures race of 2015 is coming up quickly on Saturday, February 28. The Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run is 6.5 miles of backcountry terrain, climbs, and obviously mud. But it also comes with a fantastic time and bunch of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 New Year’s Eve Midnight Glow Run

December 12, 2014 // 0 Comments

The Willamette Valley is really getting into the swing of things for the new year. While Salem has a couple New Years morning events, runners can head to Silverton to experience a race at the stroke of Midnight on January 1. The 2015 New [read more...]

Race Recap: 2014 Silver Falls Half Marathon

November 7, 2014 // 1 Comment

This year, I was one (of almost nine hundred) guinea pigs to partake in the Silver Falls Trail Runs new weekend trail run lineup. I will be the first to say that Run Wild Adventures did a great job setting up the weekend! 767 participants finished [read more...]