The annual Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events (WHEE) will be run from the Sacandaga Campground near Oakridge, Oregon, on October 5th. Participants can choose between 11 miles, 22 miles, and 33 miles, with offer a elevation gain of 1,400ft, 2,800ft, and 5,500ft, respectively. The course for each distance is an out-and-back along the single track, technical Middle Fork Trail, so whichever elevation you gain on the first half of the course, you will lose again in…
For a fun Fall adventure, consider one of the three events at the 2018 Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events on October 6th. You will have your choice of three distances: an 11 miler, a 22 miler, or a 33 miler. All will take place along the Middle Form Willamette National Recreation Trail in Oakridge where WHEE Runs have a special use permit. Profits from the event go to the Eugene Mission. The 11 Mile option starts…
The 2017 Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events (WHEE), sponsored by GU, Green Layer, and Eugene Running Company, will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Per usual, they will be holding their three distances: 11, 22, or 33 miles. Gaining approximately 1400, 2800, and 5500 feet respectively, you’ll want to WHEE (x3) all the way home! If you’ve never run an ultra before, and don’t plan to at this event either, you’ll at least get a…
There’s been some talk lately of the Portland Marathon and Half Marathon potentially having to change their course or even cancel their 2017 race. Whether or not that happens – and we hope it doesn’t – it’s always good to know about other marathons and half marathons running around the same time so you can see your options. This is the second of three posts giving you some options for fall half and full marathons.…
Saturday, October 1, those interested in getting dirty and working up a sweat will be congregating near Oakridge, Oregon. The menu highlights a trail three distances on trail (20k, 20 miles, and 50k), all run primarily on the Middle Fork Willamette National Recreation Trail. The photo to the right shows you the amazingly cute and yet somewhat troubling mug that is the prize for being the first male or female to finish their respective distances. All finishers will…
