There are a handful of ultras in the Pacific Northwest that evoke both awe, through the stories of those who have run them, and respect, for the rich history that exists. Waldo (100K) is one such race that has seen a veritable who’s who of entrants over the years, and continues to be one of the very best organized events out there. Now in it’s 21st year, the original RD is back at the…
http://waldo100k.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/picture12.jpg The first way to know that an ultra-marathon is not going to be easy: it’s an ultra-marathon. The second way is when the overview online includes this message: “It is not a beginner-level ultra and participation in the race should not be taken lightly.” And the third way is when the race organizers have a page dedicated to “How to avoid getting lost.” Welcome to the Waldo 100K. The 2019 event is already filled…
It’s almost time for the race many ultramarathoners anticipate all year .. The 2018 Waldo 100k Trail Run on Saturday, August 18th! This race is so popular that participants enter a lottery in February to get into it, so pencil it into your schedule to check out next winter if you are looking for a challenging ultra in 2019. The 17th annual race course starts 70 miles east of Eugene at Willamette Pass Ski Area…
I find ultramarathons and ultramarathoners totally inspiring, motivational, amazing, crazy and bad ass! I can not even comprehend running for 14+ hours at a decent pace – I mean, let’s be honest, I’m feeling like I might die after 1. The Waldo 100k Trail Run sounds incredible to me – this is no beginner level ultra here, this is a super challenging 100k loop starting at the Willamette Pass Ski Area (70 miles outside of…
