When we arrived at Milo McIver Park for the Vortex Trail Run it was overcast and cold. Really cold! I was a little worried about my clothing choice as I shivered my way to check-in for my first ever Run Wild Adventures race. Check-in was fast and no-frills. We picked up our race bibs and were done within seconds. The volunteers were helpful and efficient. While I was getting a few pre-race photos and using the…
The Vortex Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run returns for its 2nd year as one of Run Wild Adventures many trail races. The name Vortex has an interesting history. In 1970 Milo McIver State Park hosted the only state sponsored rock festival in U.S. history. Yes, out in small-town Estacada, history was made in order to demonstrate the positive side of the anti-War Movement and to prevent violent protests during a planned Richard Nixon visit to…
