Southern Oregon Runners
A running club based in Medford, Ore.
In my 23 years of running I have had the pleasure of enjoying the hobby in about 10 states. By far my favorite area is definitely southern Oregon. The trails in that region are beautiful and the weather is nice for most of the year. The Tough as
[read more...]2019 is fast approaching, much like a runner going downhill with no way to stop. Soon, it will be here and it will bring New Years races galore!! One such race is the Frostbite 5K/10K in Talent, which is tucked right between Medford and Ashland, in
[read more...]Get ready to join the Southern Oregon Runners to test your mile time at Longest Night Mile in Phoenix. This Wednesday evening mile run will start in heats based on your mile time at the Phoenix High School track. With 4 heats, the first and fastest
[read more...]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
[read more...]Question: What do you get when you combine a challenging race, a hilly and scenic course on trails through the woods, an historic venue, and a novel format that has been going on for years? Answer: The Britt Woods Firehouse Run! This Southern Oregon
[read more...]How tough are you? Put your trail skills to the test at the 2018 Tough As Nails Trail Race on Saturday May 12th, 2018 in Medford, OR. This year, the Southern Oregon Runners will be hosting a new 10 mile course as well as a 5k option. The 10 mile
[read more...]The Southern Oregon Runners once again bring you the Shamrock Run Five Mile in Central Point. This 5 mile race starts and ends on the track at Crater High School and runs along the newly extended Bear Creek Greenway, which promises to be a more
[read more...]It’s cold outside but with Spring right around the corner, it’s time to lace up those sneakers and get out there. The 2018 Couples Shuffle 10k Relay and Love Stinks 5k in Phoenix, OR on February 10th is a great chance to do just that. Need an
[read more...]The 46th Annual Stagecoach Run 5k and 10k will be held on Saturday, October 21 at the corner of Oregon Street and West D. Street. Packet pick-up is available from 7:00-7:45am and the race begins at 8:00am. Online registration is available through
[read more...]The 46th Annual Stagecoach Run 5k & 10k will be on October 21st this year in Jacksonville, OR. This race will benefit the Pear Blosson Scholarship Fund which provides funding to local students who are pursuing their athletic and educational
[read more...]If you happen to find yourself in Southern Oregon on the Fourth of July, there are two great small town races to check out! The 41st Annual Ashland, Oregon 4th of July run offers you two options to choose from: a 2 mile fun run or a 10k run –
[read more...]The Britt Woods Firehouse Run in Jacksonville, Oregon has been put on by the Southern Oregon Runners Club for many years now and offers a variety of unique and fun options to choose from for your running pleasure! There is a 10k, 4.3 mile loop, 1.9
[read more...]Nestled in the Siskiyou National Forest, about 27 miles southwest of Medford, is Applegate Lake, which sits on the border between Oregon and California. You can check out some of the amazing images of the lake and the surrounding areas in Google
[read more...]The Rogue River Half Marathon and Alyssa Watson Memorial 5k takes place this year on Saturday, February 18th. The races start at beautiful Fleming Park in Rogue River OR, just eight miles east of Grants Pass in Southern Oregon. Both race courses are
[read more...]If you happen to be enjoying the wintry scene in Southern Oregon, checkout the Frostbite Run on Jan 7th in town called Talent. Though the city may be small, the race will be large in heart and is a “runner of the year” event for the
[read more...]Whether you are heading over to Southern Oregon to hang out with friends and family for Thanksgiving or just looking for something to do, you won’t want to miss these two events: 11th Annual Southern Oregon Turkey Trot ( 2 miles, 8 miles,
[read more...]Southern Oregon’s oldest road run will be held in Phoenix, Oregon on November 12. The Pioneer Run, which benefits the Phoenix High School track team, was founded in 1971. Run the original 9 mile course or opt for the newer 5K for this fall
[read more...]Every fall, the small town of Jacksonville, just west of Medford, OR, hosts its Stagecoach Run 5k/10k. This year, the event date is Saturday, October 15th, and the course promises to be beautifully decked out with foliage changing to the beautiful
[read more...]The City of Talent in Southern Oregon is nestled in the foothills of the Siskiyou mountains, just north of Ashland. This beautiful setting turns even more beautiful in the fall when leaves are changing colors and the air feels crisp and fresh. The
[read more...]The Southern Oregon Runners will be putting on the 15th annual Britt Woods Firehouse Run which will take place Saturday, July 9 in Jacksonville, Oregon. The always unique event makes use of two loops in the beautiful Britt Woods area, and allows
[read more...]Southern Oregon Runners (SOR) is at it again with what proves to be a wonderful event. On Saturday, May 7 in Medford, Oregon, the Tough As Nails Trail Run will be off and running! The event, which features a 10 mile trail mountain run, or a 5K run,
[read more...]Southern Oregon Runners presents the Rogue River Half Marathon and Alyssa Watson Memorial 5K run, which takes place on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in Rogue River, Oregon at Fleming Park. The race benefits Hidden Valley High School’s Cross
[read more...]On February 27th, the Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association will host the “Monkey Around” 5K Fun Run in Jacksonville, in celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year Of The Monkey. The 9th annual event is described as fast,
[read more...]The Love Stinks 5K and Couple Shuffle 10K Relay offers a fun event for those looking for something not too sickeningly sweet for this February. Singles and couples will both find something fun in this event located in Phoenix, Oregon. The
[read more...]The Pioneer Road Run, founded in 1971, is arguably the oldest road race in Southern Oregon. Join the Southern Oregon Runners club for the 45th annual Pioneer Road Run on November 7th in Phoenix, Oregon. This is a chip timed event and results
[read more...]The Stagecoach Run is a staple for Southern Oregon runners. Held in the quaint little town of Jacksonville, this race put on by Southern Oregon Runners, is in its 44th year running! Both the 5K and 10K promise scenic views and are set on a
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