If you’re considering a summer ultra, the Wy’east Wonder should be on your list. For one, it’s hosted by one of my personal favorite trail race organizations, Go Beyond Racing. Go Beyond always puts on a top notch race that’s well organized with the absolute best race volunteers around to cheer you through each aid station and thru the finish line. In addition to that, you’ll get treated to a phenomenal course along the ridge…
If you love running in Forest Park in Portland, there’s great opportunity in your future if you get into the 2022 Stumptown Trail Runs on May 28-30. The Half Marathon is on Saturday the 28th and the 50k will be Monday the 30th. It is currently a sold out race, but you can still register to get on the waiting list for this beautiful event by Go Beyond Racing. The funds from this race will…
This is going to be a FABulous trail race – and registration is limited for the 2022 Mary’s Peak Trail Runs, brought to us by Oregon Trail Runs, which takes place on May 14th, 2022. You may choose from the 50 Miler, the 50k, or the 25k distance, all of which are divine picks! After parking in Blodgett bright and early, race participants for the 50k and 25k will depart the parking area via bus…
Before I ran this race someone had told me, “Hills don’t care about your feelings”. This mantra kept me going throughout this entire race. I knew there were hills (see elevation chart below) – and there usually are on a good trail race – but the hills on these were no joke. But with that mantra in mind, a sunny, crisp late winter day, it felt like a great day for the Oregon Trail Runs…
Spring races are popping up left and right and some of us are already signed up for summer events, so the timing of the 26th annual McDonald Forest 50K (aka “Mac 50”) is a good one to squeeze in. This year’s event will be held in Corvallis on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The Mac 50 means business, with around 7,000 of feet of gain on over 20 miles of beautiful singletrack and about 10 miles…
A whole series of trail races – what?! That sounds awesome! And, it’s not just one race – it’s five! Yup, the Portland Trail Series is a total of five races! But, wait there is more – yes, multiple series! That’s right there is not one, not two, but three different Portland Trail Series happening for three different seasons! All of these race series are right in Portland’s own Forest Park every other Wednesday – perfect…
It’s time! Time to get registered for the 2nd race in the Run Big Trail Series, a collection of trail races presented by Level 32 Racing. This event is aptly titled the Shotgun Trail Blast – wear some orange! Mud? Hills? Water crossings? Trees and spectacular views? Did this garner your attention? If so, this race is definitely for you! Whether you are participating in the Run Big Trail Series in entirety, or just want…
It’s no secret that I am a fan of Run Wild Adventures. This Salem-area winter running series takes runners to some great locations and puts on a solid race and great experience all rolled into one. Over the years, they have expanded with new races like the Dirty Dozen adventure race in Albany, the Detroit Lake Mud Run, and back in 2022, the Vortex Half Marathon & 10k Trail Run in Estacada on Saturday, March…
The Owyhee Off-Road Challenge takes place in the small, rural community of Adrian, OR (one hour west of Boise, ID) on March 26, 2022. This beautiful, challenging chip-timed race runs on dirt trails, and you can choose between 5k, 10k, and half-marathon distances, as well as a new Ultra distance, which is a 55k loop. The race is hosted by the Adrian Sports Boosters to raise funds to build a new track for Adrian, Oregon.…
Our friends at Daybreak Racing are bringing the Siuslaw Dunes back again in 2022 and there are still spots open (it’s also the first in the new Oregon Coast Trail Series! This race is pronounced sigh-YEW-slaw and will be in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (on the coast near Florence, in between Coos Bay and Newport). With both a 50K and 25K option, you’ll certainly get your fill of the dunes with either! The race…
