This year seems to be the year of the bucket list races for me. I have been keen on the Dam Marathon (and half) for the past few years – amplified even more when I visited and ran in Oakridge for the first time in early 2017. I was just enamored with the hills, trails, and the tiny town that could be any outdoor adventure’s ideal location. I ended up running this on a relative…
On Saturday, June 13, 2015, I ventured from Eugene to the beautiful town of Oakridge, Oregon (about 45 minutes away) to participate in The Dam Half Marathon. The Dam Marathon hosted a series of events for participants to choose from; a marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, and 4.5 mile hike. I was really excited to get registered for this race, as I have heard many colleges in the running community speak highly of their experience…
“The most beautiful health event in the world”. “The most beautiful run of the west”. “The most picturesque run in all of Oregon”. These are just a handful of quotes used to describe The Dam Run, which occurs in Oakridge, Oregon on Saturday, June 13, 2015. All races (except the marathon) start at Green Waters Park in Oakridge. If you are not familiar with Oakridge, it is located just south of Eugene. Five rivers run together in…
We are less than a month away from one of the more beautiful events in Oregon. The Dam Marathon (which includes a half, 5k, and Mountain Man hike) takes place in Oakridge on July 14, 2014. The marathon circles the Hills Creek Lake in a clockwise direction. It appears that it will be a combination of road pavement and gravel (gravel between mile post 4 and 12) and miles 23-24 last mile will be on…
