Trail Racing is a huge culture in the Pacific Northwest, and why wouldn’t it be? There is no shortage of epic trails and majestic mountains surrounding us, and we are very fortunate to get to experience it. Go Beyond Racing gets that. This trail racing company is all about getting outside and finding beauty everywhere. Their races appear to be seamlessly organized consistently, so runners new to the trail race scene will be in good…
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’re looking for a scenic trail run with spectacular views, you’ll want to sign up for the Wy’east Wonder 50M and 50K on Saturday, June 12th (50M), and Sunday, June 13th (50K). This point-to-point race is run mostly on two ridges alongside Mt. Hood; Gunsight Ridge and Surveyor’s Ridge. Participants may be urged to stop and pictures of the many views of Mount Hood along the way as they make their way from…
Few things excite Oregonians more than when our beloved mountain is out, so what better way for ultramarathoners to channel that enthusiasm than by running a 50-mile or 50k race on Mount Hood? Organized by Go Beyond Racing, the Wy’east Wonder celebrates the natural beauty of the mountain, starting by using its original name given by the Multnomah tribe of Native Americans. Both races are point-to-point and primarily follow Gunsight Ridge and Surveyor’s Ridge, and…
https://s3.amazonaws.com/img.ultrasignup.com/events/raw/43f68fd8-1445-4e41-a603-a8938f9d3fca.jpg While surviving my first ultra-marathon earlier this spring, there were moments when I stopped in the middle of a trail, just looking around at the amazing beauty. I would take a few deep breaths, appreciating the chance to run (or at many times walk) through places that so many people never see. Trail running is worth every drop of blood, sweat, and tears that goes into it. Especially when the views are like those…
