The Moore Mountain Runs are nestled in one of the best kept secrets in the heart of Klamath Falls. Over 90% of the courses are on high quality single track and include sweeping views of Upper Klamath Lake and Mt. Shasta. The Linkville Lopers, who put on the races, are all about fun and community. Every dollar from their races goes right back into local charities and places that promote outdoor recreation. The 5k is…
The Longest Night Mile in Phoenix, OR is back in 2021! This Wednesday evening mile run will start in heats based on your mile time at the new Phoenix High School track. With the first and fastest heat will begin at 6:15 PM and the final heat will run at 6:50 PM. Pre-registration for this event is not necessary; you can just show up between 5 and 6 PM on race day with a donation…
Ever run a race and think, “who designs these insane courses?!?” or, “will this hill ever end?!” or, “I need a nap!” Maybe you have thought all of these things and more, as you made your way down a wandering forest trail. Or maybe you’ve been listening to your friends who have shared their bizarre, yet inspiring stories of adventure, and now you’re curious. Either way, Go Beyond Racing has the event for you! …
Medford is a great area to run, and the Volklaufe 25K/5K on January 18th would be a prime way to enjoy it. Hosted by the Southern Oregon Runners group, this race is also a USATF Oregon 25K Championship race. Registration is currently online at runsignup.com with the 25K at $35 and the 5K at $20 until January 16th. Runners 18 years of age and younger can register for either race for $7. Members of the…
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…
The inaugural Twin Peaks Trail Runs in the other Forest Park is coming up on Saturday, October 19th! Just a few short miles outside Jacksonville, OR (~20 minutes from Medford) is a great trail system and the Woodlands Running Company is taking advantage of the beautiful single track by offering a 25K, 10K, and 5K race. The courses each have a couple of hills, so make sure to save some legs! Luckily with the hills…
I’m not going to lie and say this was easy, nor am I going to tell you I ran the whole way with a smile on my face. To be fair, there were moments that found me smiling, especially as I crossed that finish line. But this race was all about determination and redemption, as are a lot of ultras for most of us. We kick, scratch, claw, bite at, and gnaw our way through…
The 2019 Rogue River Half Marathon and 5K will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Rogue River, OR (between Grants Pass and Medford). It’s a beautiful area so if you live in Southern Oregon or just simply want to visit, it’s a wonderful spot for a run. As always, the event starts and ends at Fleming Park and takes over the river several times and along bike paths with a couple of aid…
Sometimes great things come to those who wait. And The Rogue Run this October promises to be one of those times. Originally scheduled for September, race directors had to reschedule the event due to local forest fires. But clear skies area ahead for the marathon, half marathon, and 10K participants on Saturday, October 13th. The Rogue Run is a unique set of races in that they point-to-point events; runners and walkers ride a shuttle bus…
One hundred mile races are the primary pinnacle distance for ultra-marathon runners.There are obviously distances that one can run that are further, but the 100-miler is seen as the distance to shoot for when getting into ultra-marathons. Around the country, and even the world, are well-known races that often feature big name runners. The scenery is all that, the hype is through the roof and the experience is why people show up. Here in Oregon,…
