In the entire continental US, there is only one continuous uphill climb that has more vert than the Mt. Ashland Hill Climb (Pikes Peak Ascent). And while the Ascent might have more, Ashland is a lot closer for most of us than Colorado is. Besides, the elites show up for the Mt. Ashland race too! The great Camelia Mayfield owns the women’s CR, while local legend Max King maintains the men’s record. The race has…
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…
Nestled exactly in between Medford and Ashland is the small city of Talent, which is home to the annual Frostbite Run! Just after New Year’s, a 10K and 5K start at the middle school and run out into the countryside on Foss Rd. Hosted by the South Oregon Runners (SOR) the course is flat and straightforward (i.e. fast!). There will be custom medals for all finishers, and age group ribbons for first, second, and third.…
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…
Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some great local non-running events and highlight where to run and how to make the most of your experience! The next installment of this series is The Steamboat Inn! Located on the…
Running through the streets of Portland, I often come across people who are living outside. Individuals will stand at busy corners with a sign asking for help, or have a blanket out with items for sale. Tents line some of the sidewalks in my neighborhood, or there are the remnants that have been left of those who have been sent elsewhere by the police. During those runs, all I have to offer is a smile,…
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 Southern Oregon. The area is known for running and boasts the oldest and most active running club in Oregon, known as Southern Oregon Runners (SOR). The Frostbite Run got its start…
The calendar declares its October and finally the temperature is in that beloved range where I can pull on a hooded sweatshirt after my run. I love this time of year and all of the racing options in it. One race I just learned about this year is the Grants Pass Marathon. Don’t let the name worry you; there are full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distance options for this adventure. And if…
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,…
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 noon on October 20th with a $5 discount offered for Southern Oregon Runner’s Club members. The 5k and 10k both cost $20 for adults and $7 for kids 18 and under. Short sleeve…
