For many years, the Mastondon 10-ish miler was the early season race that got everyone out of their winter slumber and into their trail shoes. Managed by Dave Thomason (aka Super Dave) of SuperFit Productions, the Mastondon was one of the best trail running vibes for several years. The “after-party” was always worthy, and it was always interesting to see how many people came into the finish with blood running down their knees (don’t worry,…
Super Dave, with SuperFit Productions, kicks off the Central Oregon trail racing season every year with the Mastondon 10-ish miler. If you have not had a chance to venture out to the Maston/Juniper trails between Bend and Redmond, let me entice you with a course preview. Unlike a lot of trail races in the northwest, the Mastondon is a fairly flat, yet somewhat rocky, and very fast event. The course is a loop that runs…
Last year, Super Dave Thomason, of SuperFit Productions, (re)introduced Bend to a new set of trail races. Formerly known as the Down & Dirty Half, the Storm King Half was met with great feedback following its inaugural year. More than just the half, the 5K and 10K distances also proved to be winners, as young and old took part in what is sure to become a favorite fall race. The course is a mix of…
The Mastondon 10ish Mile Trail Run is a fairly flat trail run, great for breaking back in to the trail running season. Run on the Maston Trail Network in Tumalo, this race boasts views of the Deschutes River, Cline Butte, and the Central Oregon mountains. Meandering through the juniper trees with only about 400 feet of elevation change, The Mastondon sounds like a can’t miss trail run. The two aid stations along the mostly single…
Super Dave’s Down & Dirty Half by Superfit Productions has been on my to-do list for several years now and I just can’t seem to keep that weekend open to make it happen. Will someone please go run this and tell me it’s as incredible as it sounds!? Hills, singletrack, dirt roads, and, a trail runner’s dream: negative splits! This course prides itself on being “tough”, and every race report confirms it. The half marathon is…
On a section of BLM land called the Maston Trail Network you will find rolling trails that twist, turn and roll for miles. The area is also known as Juniper Trail and the entire system sits just to the south east of Cline Butte between Redmond and Tumalo. For the past 3 years, SuperFit Productions has been putting on a fun and fast 10(ish) mile trail race, called the Mastondon, that bills itself as a great…
Trail races are definitely where it’s at, right now, and this is one you don’t want to miss. The Down & Dirty Half is the tougher and meaner older sister to the Dirty Half that takes place in June. While the Dirty Half is certainly a tough trail race, the Down & Dirty is sure to leave you spent. And don’t think the 10K is any easier. The first 6.5 miles of the half are…
If you haven’t noticed, 50K races are becoming more popular. The thing about the 50K distance is how much tougher they are than just your park loop 5K course, where everyone wears a tu-tu and pushes a stroller. 50K courses tend to be mountainous single track trail, rock covered routes that push the body to new limits with their elevation gain/loss. The Flagline 50K is everything mentioned and more. With over 4,000 feet of climbing,…
Ready to hit the trails to see how your training is shaping up? This looks like an awesome event; I wish I could be there. Superfit Productions presents a 10-ish mile train run called Mastondon. Superfit Productions will donate 10% of race proceeds to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Oregon. The course is going to be stellar – not only the view, including the gorgeous Deschutes river, Cline Butte, and the beautiful mountains in Central Oregon, but…
What can I say – I like to race when I travel. So when I found out the dates of our family camping trip in Madras, I started perusing our race calendar for the Bend area races going on. I was ecstatic when 2015 Deschutes Brewery Twilight 5k lined up perfectly with my trek over the Cascades. The event was held on the brand new lawn at the brand new Deschutes Brewery being finished up. For…
