I have never been as jealous of high schoolers as I was when learning about Ultimook Running Camp. A week focused on running in the woods, along with learning about health, team building and leadership. Sweet! At least non-high schoolers can join in the fun with The Ultimook Race, a 5K course with multiple terrains for the REAL cross country experience. The course includes unique obstacles, including a river crossing and mud pit. All surrounded…
**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** The Oregon Coast hosts some amazing races. If you are looking for a run-cation, look no further than the Oregon Coast. It is the perfect getaway, featuring some of the best scenery…
One of my favorite relays is fast approaching: the Three Capes Relay is Saturday, February 29. Running from Tillamook to Pacific City, this is a 26.2-mile relay with five legs that can be run solo or in a team of up to 5 people. If you are planning on running or walking this one (or want to pull together a team quick), be sure to sign up by Monday – February 10th is the deadline…
Relay races are such a great way to be with friends, create memories, and get active. Three Capes Relay has been very popular amongst the Run Oregon team. We have had many racers over the years participate in this great race, myself included. With so many relay races to choose from, this one is definitely a top race in my book. The course, the distances, and the scenery are just a few reasons why I always recommend…
The Tillamook Bay Run is coming up quick on Saturday, August 17th! It’s a beautiful course with views of the ocean and the bay; the website describes it as: The Tillamook Bay Run is a scenic trail run down the Bay Ocean Spit, down the bay, through the trees, and down the beach. The course narrow’s down to single lane runners at times and is comprised of gravel, dry sand, wet sand, hills and flats.…
As a parent of young children, it’s always nice when races come complete with other events. The 2019 Tillamook Milk Run is on the same day as the Dairy Parade and Rodeo, offering a fun day for the whole family – runners or not There are multiple distances: 10K MAP 5K MAP 2 MILE MAP Your registration includes: Race entry, t-shirt, snacks before and after the race, and a fun day at the Coast! Tillamook…
Run Oregon has participated in a lot of brewery races this year. The next one on our docket is the Pelican Brewing Salmon Run in Tillamook, back for its second year. Most people are probably familiar with the iconic brewery right on the beach in Pacific City, but this race will be at one of their other locations near downtown Tillamook. All of the distances are out-and-back turnarounds beginning at the brewery. The courses remain the same…
One of the great traditions of middle school and high school cross-country is the early-season destination race with a special gimmick. The unique feature could be a handicapped start with staggered waves based on predicted finish times, or it could be a race with a choice of two or three different courses of varying difficulty. The travel and the special character of these events provide a great bonding experience for teams just getting to know…
I’m a self-described mountain person as opposed to a beach person. Give me forests, timberline, rock scrambles, and singletrack. Alpine lakes and waterfalls, pine needles, views worth the effort. That’s not to say I hate the beach – the ocean is a magical place and I appreciate all it offers – but given the option, I’ll pick the mountain any day of the week and twice on Sunday. So, needless to say, I don’t visit…
There are a lot of things to be excited about with the Ultramook race: it’s brand new this year, it’s a trail run, it’s an ultra, it’s in the ever-gorgeous coast range, it’s one of our featured races, and it’s from our friends who host the Three Capes Relay through their newly formed Ultimook non-profit. This event is to raise money for youth running via the Ultimook Track Club & Tillamook Distance Project. On July 8,…
