Elevated Trail Racing is a new race organizer putting on a series of vert-packed trail races this fall. (In case you missed it, we chatted with founder Devin VansCoy earlier this year.) Storm The Castle is the last one of the four 2021 races, taking place at the Upper McKenzie River on November 27th. The theme of all Elevated Trail Racing events is serious elevation and mountainous terrain, and you’ll get both here. The course…
**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 Owyhee Off-Road Challenge is starting at Two Rivers Community Park in Adrian, OR at 10:00 AM this year. The course is described as a tough and challenging one with great views…
**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 Alsea Falls Spring Fling, hosted by our friends at Oregon Trail Runs, is such a fun, low-key event with spectacular trails, great support, and a decent challenge. The 2020 event…
If you have had the distinction of running the Canyon Rumble, you know all about the infamous “M” hill. The massive M stands for Madras, of course, and like one might see in many towns across the country, it represents the local high school. I love trying to spot a massive white letter on a yonder hill, whenever I travel, as it often reminds me of the youth and the runners in those local schools.…
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…
There are several “must-do” races in Central Oregon, especially trail races, and Haulin Aspen is definitely one of them. Featuring the only full trail marathon in Central Oregon, Haulin Aspen also offers a half marathon and a half-as (quarter marathon). All 3 distances are in the trail system that runs out of Wanoga Sno-Park, and all 3 have some good elevation to make things interesting. The half-as keeps it real with about 370 feet of…
Just west of the town of Sisters, the mountains beckon. Capped in snow, they call out to those who dream of running or hiking their trails. In the middle of these mountains there is Hoodoo Ski Area and Hoodoo Butte, a 5,600 foot cinder cone that sits just north of Mt Washington and North Sister. For those that know of these majestic mountains, there is a sense of awe, as they rise out of the…
Running in Central Oregon certainly has its perks. The air is cleaner, the elevation is real and the races are some of the most fun anywhere. The Dirty Half marathon is one such race that has nearly turned into an all day event. Super Dave Thomason of SuperFit Productions has really made a name for himself in the Bend area, with events that focus more on the fun and the atmosphere of the day, instead…
For many runners, the season tends to end when the weather changes from warm to cold, from dry to wet, or from ideal to disgusting. And yet, every year there are dozens of solid local races where the elements become the biggest part of the race. Now in its 7th year, the Canyon Rumble Frozen Half is just such an event. In the past 6 races, there have been ideal conditions, such as clear skies and mid-50’s…
Lake of the Woods has always been a very special place for me. Every summer for 7 years straight, I have been coming up to spend a week of lounging, water skiing, swimming, and paddle boarding. It was not until last summer that I noticed they had a Tri-Sport Weekend Event the same time I was planning on being there. After running in the half marathon in 2017, I knew I had to sign up…
