It’s been close to two decades since I ran the Pacific Crest Half Marathon, and it still stands out in my mind as a memorable event. As I struggled through the heat and questioned my abilities that day, I looked around at several others and remembered that we were the lucky ones to have the strength to do it. There was so much going on for that sports festival weekend, and it was inspiring to…
Dogs. Birds. All the animals! If you love dogs, birds, or any animal for that matter,chances are you will be benefitting them as you participate in either of these events. The Dog Gone Run in Redmond is a 5K, 10K, or 1 mile fun walk, all designed with you and your pooch in mind, all while benefitting Brightside Animal Center. The course runs along the paved Dry Canyon trail, starting and ending in Sam Johnson…
The 2018 Pacific Crest Sports Festival will always hold a special place in my heart. The 2011 olympic length triathlon was my very first, and it was in Sunriver that I fell in love with the sport of triathlon. I had a few bumps preparing for this year’s Pacific Crest. I wasn’t able to make packet pickup on Saturday by 4p, but luckily they had everything ready for me at the reservoir the next morning.…
I love beer. After now having visited over 365 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run club meeting locations, to beer miles and relays, running and the kegged nectar seem to go hand-in-hand in Oregon. Our Kegs and Legs feature is where beer drinking runners like me can go to find some new favorite beverages. Check out previous posts here! A month…
If you are looking for a fun family event over spring break, consider the Sunriver March Mudness. This fun event is a 1.5 mile run for ages 4 and up, including grandparents. Presented by the Sunriver Owners Association, the course has a half-mile run/walk with obstacles and multiple mud pits to run, crawl and jump through. Participants can expect to get muddy, over and over again. Obstacles include walls of varying heights, tires to step through,…
For the 5th year in a row, the Suniver Owners Association is putting on its Sunriver March Mudness. My favorite part? The FAQ page. It has lots of great information on the details of the race, as well as gems like: Will there be showers to clean off the mud? No, but the Sunriver Fire Dept will be there with their hoses… What do I do with my muddy clothes and shoes after the race?…
Pacific Crest 2016 did not disappoint. I opted for a run this year instead of a triathlon and after I heard the temperature of Wickiup Reservoir, I was so relieved I only had to worry about one discipline. I was concerned enough about the temperature without getting wet. I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Sunriver, so I should know it’s brisk first thing in the morning. The Half Marathon and Marathon started first…
Athletes take over the Sunriver Village June 24th – 26th for a weekend of fun with the Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival. Sunriver Mall is transformed into Athletes Village and there is an event for every level of athlete, including Tour de Crest bike tours, triathlons, duathlons and running events. Just South of Bend, Sunriver is a perfect location with views, restaurants and entertainment for all ages. There’s something for everyone in Sunriver and…
The Sunriver Mudslinger has a new name, Sunriver March Mudness. It still has the same walls to scale, balance beams to cross and fallen trees to get over, only a name change. Most importantly, there will still be plenty of mud at the Sunriver March Mudness on Sunday, March 20th at 1PM. This 1.5 mile mud run with obstacles offers a competitive wave at 1PM followed with non-competitive waves. The competitive wave only has 100 spots, is available for…
The fifth annual Sunriver Run for Chocolate 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for February 13th, 2016 and benefits the Bethlehem Inn in Bend, Oregon.February is the month for chocolate at Sunriver Resort, and after you finish your run you can proudly display your race bib and gain entry into the Sunriver Chocolate Showcase after the race at 11a.
