The Tygh Valley Infinity Ultra is a unique event with no designated total distance. Instead, this is a “last one standing” event. This X-Dog race will be a live event at the Wasco County Fairgrounds. How does this endurance event work? Participants will run a 5K loop. A new loop will start every 40 minutes. All who finish in under 40 minutes may opt to run the next loop. Participants will run this 5K…
I registered for Whine on the Vine with the expectation of a challenging race. After all, when they include the word “whine” in the name of the race, you’ve got to assume there’s a reason for the whining. X-Dog Events made sure of that! This race was held at 6-Peaks Winery (formerly J. Albin Vineyards), which is hidden outside of Newberg not far from Bald Peak. Once you wind your way to this seemingly remote…
Are you ready for Whine on the Vine? This 5 mile OCR adventure run is sure to hold some surprises and challenges, as it is an X-Dog Event. The event promises mimosas, a slip-n-slide, and “breathtaking” views. I have a feeling you will be gasping for breath as you take in the views from this vineyard race. Held at 6-Peaks Vineyard (formerly J Albin Winery,) Whine on the Vine includes rows of grapes, hills –…
X-Dog Events introduces the Tygh Valley Infinity Ultra! This is not your typical ultra, but X-Dog Events is not your typical race company either. After running a few X-Dog races, I’ve learned that these guys are a little bit crazy, quite creative, a lot of fun, and guaranteed to organize a challenging event. The Tygh Valley Infinity Ultra is one of those creative ideas that will definitely challenge runners. Participants will run a 5K every…
The Black Diamond Trailogy is the 2nd in a series of 3 consecutive year trail races put on by X-Dog Events. This year’s event will start just outside of Brasada Ranch in Central Oregon and includes a 20 mile and 10 mile trail race, as well as a 5K paved run/walk. The 20 mile trail race will be run on game trails, old skid roads, dirt trails, a small amount of pavement, “and some other…
Running to me is all about community and the running culture. It is making everyone feel welcome and having those like us – a group of nutty people that run through mud on weekends – feel like family. You expect that feeling in group runs and running clubs, but it’s more unique to see it in an actual race as typically everyone is there doing their own thing and in the zone. The 2018 Kevin’s Cup…
Santa Claus is known for greeting naughty and nice children alike with three hearty “Ho”s, so why is one of the Portland area’s best Christmas themed races called the “Ho Ho Run”, with only two “Ho”s? Because Kevin Foreman, the quirky genius behind X-Dog Events built this 5k event around the classic Hostess chocolate covered and spiraled creme filled HoHos sponge cakes! A bounty of HoHos (and Sno-Balls, another seasonally appropriate Hostess staple) will fill…
X-Dog Events is not one to shy away from unique and irreverent events, and they are always looking for ways to tack on even more wackiness to existing races. With The Great Pumpkin Chase 5K firmly established as an annual early October morning race, X-Dog couldn’t leave well-enough alone and in 2016 added a second 5k, The Great Zombie Chase, the evening before. Both events feature a cross-country course through the fields, woods, and mud…
Attention runners: If you want to run the “legendary adventure” that is Ole’s Assault, this is your last chance! 2018 will be the final year in its current format. While, this event will continue, there will be many changes in 2019, so this September is your final chance to participate in “Oregon’s true first adventure run.” This event will set a new standard for what people refer to as “adventure”. We are bringing true adventure…
When I first read the description for Kevin’s Cup 8K Trail Race, I was intrigued and a little scared. The description included this: “mud, creeks, trails, brutal ankle twisting switchbacks, bone-jarring down-hills, lung-searing up-hills and more.” I convinced a couple of friends to join me, without mentioning any of those words except “trail.” My running hasn’t been stellar lately, so I knew this would be a slow one for me, but I wanted to experience…
