RaceCenter Magazine - Spring/Summer 2019

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

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5 FABULOUS WOMEN’S RACES IN THE PNW Wisdom for Senior Runners How to Tackle the Role of Running Domestique Top Summer Vacation Ultras

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Jonmark Smith of Yakima, WA rocking his way to a 3rd place finish at the Badger Mountain Challenge 50M event in Southeast Washington.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES 24

7 TIPS FOR SENIOR RUNNERS

J. Carl Laney

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WEEKEND GETAWAY: CORVALLIS, OR

Shannah Werner

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DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 8 TRAIL MATTERS: HOW TO TACKLE THE ROLE OF RUNNING DOMESTIQUE

5 FABULOUS WOMEN’S RACES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Susan Barrows

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EVENT CALENDAR

Running......................................................................................................................32 Relays..........................................................................................................................35 Triathlons/Duathlons.......................................................................................35

Mud/Obstacle/Multi-Sport/Adventure Races............................ 37

Mountain Bike Races....................................................................................... 37

Cycling Races........................................................................................................ 37

Cycling Tours/Rides......................................................................................... 37 Swimming/Expos/Clinics/Other........................................................... 37

Paul Lieto

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18 MAXIMUS: BALANCED TRAINING: STRENGTHS VS WEAKNESSES

Max King

20 THE DIRT: TOP SUMMER VACATION ULTRAS

Jeff Browning

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CLUB NORTHWEST NOTES

Julia Reade

ON THE COVER: This issue we’re highlighting Corvallis, OR as a weekend getaway because of the many activities and events it offers to the Pacific Northwest – page 26. Pictured, a runner enjoying a day on the Corvallis trails during the McDonald Forest 50K Trail Run held in May. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography ABOVE: The Happy Girls Half Marathon is one of several events highlighted in our feature on women specific races in the PNW. See page 30. PHOTO: Brian Becker

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It’s grey, cold, and dumping buckets outside.

I’ve been in a car for six hours listening to the strum thwack of wipers, squinting to determine if I’m staying between the striped lines, and whiteknuckling the steering wheel driving to Marin, CA. The closer we get to the city the more compact everything seems to become. Gaps between cars close quickly despite visibility being a car length at best. I’m having flashbacks of swimming midpack at Ironman Canada. From a mile up we must look like one large, steel serpent slowly slithering over hillsides, across waterways and disappearing into concrete and mist.

Why am I subjecting myself to this chaos?

Because this week I’m a running domestique. I’m accompanying my partner, and team leader, to Northern California for a race through the trail system around Mount Tamalpais. After a few tough years away from racing, Susan is jumping back into the trail running scene. I’m in a support role this week.

While neither as physically nor mentally challenging as the event itself, supporting and spectating at endurance events is taxing. I can recall many years watching my brothers race at the Ironman

World Championships in Hawaii. I never wanted to mention to them how tough the day can be, walking, standing and photographing in that heat, but I was always crushed after those humid October days. I’d walk for miles out the Queen K to get decent photographs for Trifuel. By the end of the day my back hurt, my feet ached, and my stomach was caving in because I never fueled properly. I’d leave the island wishing I had done more specificity training for the World Championships of Spectating.

As a support person we often act as travel agent, Uber driver or soccer mom, coach, strategist, therapist, food runner, and cheerleader.

These are roles we gladly assume despite our athlete not asking or requiring us to take them on. The typical endurance athlete is independent, stubborn, and innately resistant to guidance and help. As a side note, always use the word “support” over “help” when speaking with your athlete.

As travel agent we attempt to take on as much of the travel logistics as our athlete will allow. Planning a trip itinerary includes breaking the drive into manageable chunks of time (the impossibility of predicting traffic in the Bay Area made this

Susan running through lush green trails in the Marin Headlands during one of the few rain respites at the Marin Ultra Challenge. PHOTO: Let’s Wander Photography

stressful), reserving several evenings of hotels, scheduling time to visit with family and friends, peppering the trip with enjoyable sightseeing and foodie experiences that do not keep the athlete on their feet for too long, and helping find places to get in that last week’s training, as well as your own training requirements (though, to be honest, I happily let these slide because I’m prone to allow for excuses not to train in poor weather).

As Uber driver we assume the role of soccer mom, not only driving the bulk of the distance from the Google Maps starting point to the destination, but shuttling our athlete to and from packet pickup, Whole Foods, the local running shop, that bakery she secretly wanted to visit that was disappointingly closed due to unforeseen weather damage, and of course delivering her to the start line race morning, which requires crawling out of bed three hours earlier than normal.

Acting as a surrogate coach is usually a wellintentioned but mistaken endeavor; unfortunately we often can’t help but impart last minute wisdom and advice to our athlete who graciously listens then quickly dismisses and forges ahead with her more thoroughly thought-out and realistic plan for the day.

The unlicensed therapist role is my forte, though do not attempt to confirm this with Susan. I excel at dispensing advice when I should simply be listening

and empathizing. If you take anything away from this article it should be this: Do not attempt to solve emotional issues on race day, rather, attentively listen and occasionally place your hand supportively on your athlete’s shoulder.

When spectating and running support for a long endurance event such as an Ironman, ultramarathon or gravel race, having a strategy is important for your own pleasure and the peace of mind of your athlete. On that day your primary roles are food runner and cheerleader. Many races don’t allow outside support; in those cases your goal for the day is to simply show your face and cheer on your athlete at as many points along the course as possible. At events that do allow support you need to coordinate with your athlete as to where they would like you to be, when, and armed with what.

Susan is stubbornly self-sufficient, so we agreed beforehand on only two aid stations

conditions are Susan’s self-prescribed kryptonite. I ran a short 4 miles and was soaked to the bone.

Susan arrived at Muir Beach ahead of her schedule. She looked as though she had just emerged from the ocean yards away, her yellow windbreaker clinging to her small frame. She shared that her feet were cold but otherwise felt good as she quickly passed by the aid station.

Ninety minutes into the race and I saw her for 20 seconds. I sat in the car and looked at my sheet for the next place I was expected to be. It was four aid stations down the list, three hours from that moment. This wasn’t going to work for me as anxiety and adrenaline began pulsing through my mind and body as I watched runner after runner pass by.

I started the engine and began jumping from station to station for the next four to five hours. I’d get a glimpse of her running past, then clap, cheer, and dispense unnecessary and unheard fragments of

where I would be present with food and clothing.

Frankly, I think she gave me the responsibility to be at these locations so I had some objectives for the day and could appease my desire to be helpful. She didn’t need anything as the event supplied adequate fuel and hydration along the course. Additionally, she was able to have a drop bag at an aid station she passed through twice.

Athletes, try to give your spectators some responsibilities on race day so they feel useful, even if unnecessary. On day-long events this can help with the boredom and anxiousness that will arise.

Regardless of why I needed to be at the predetermined aid stations, I was going to be there waiting, and waiting, and waiting. Once I saw Susan off at the start line, I briskly trekked back to the car and began plotting the drive to my appointed responsibility.

Unfortunately, though Susan left me with maps and a chart of expected times she’d be at specific locations, cell service in the Marin Headlands is horrible. I headed away from the starting point at Rodeo Beach to Highway 101 hoping to pick up a signal and confirm directions to the first rendezvous. I arrived about 25 minutes later and was the only spectator waiting at Muir Beach. I went for a short run up the steepest, muddiest double track I’ve been on—maybe ever. As I peaked over the top of the ridge the wind off the Pacific whipped freezing rain against my face. I paused at the top and gazed down the coastline at grey skies, green pastures, and the rust colored lines that carved their way along the ridges and slopes, through the layers of fog, rain and brush.

I respect anyone who toes the line at an ultra trail race, but the grit and strength this day, and this course, was going to require of participants increased my admiration for them and my reverence for the power and beauty of the natural surroundings.

I was honestly a little worried as these cold and wet

advice such as, “drink water,” or “stay in your race.”

At the 40-mile aid station, Susan’s parents, aunt and uncle, and myself waited for her. The rain had stopped and the sun began streaking through the clouds in slivers of gold. She looked well despite mentioning she had begun to walk some of the steeper sections. Here she paused for a moment to acknowledge her family and drop her windbreaker.

I had changed back to running attire in the event she would be struggling and needed a pacer to help her tackle the last 10 miles. Of course, she said she was fine and didn’t need me to run with her, but the pause when I had asked meant she considered it or would enjoy the company. I quickly arranged for her parents to take our car to the finish while Susan kept running ahead. It took me nearly a half-mile to catch her. She was still cruising along at a good pace. Together we ran and hiked the final miles to the finish back at Rodeo Beach, chatting most of the way.

Susan crushed the race finishing 3rd female overall and first Masters female. She won a bear shaped plaque, Salomon shoes, some prize money, and a hotdog for me.

Susan recovered well over the next few days.

I still drove most of the way home, but we took our time stopping along the way to enjoy a slower and less stressful pace. We found a surf break for me, a different bakery that offered gluten free cookies, a happy hour or two for some IPAs, and perhaps the best tacos I’ve tasted. •

About the Author Paul Lieto is the Editor for RaceCenter Magazine. He currently lives on the road where he writes, runs trails and rides dirt.

He is co-founder of Dirty Good Company.

Follow Paul at dirtygood.co and @ dirtygoodco on Instagram and Facebook.

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Cycle / 05.26.2019 www.sistersstampede.com

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The 38th Annual PDX Triathlon Festival held June 1 and 2 at Blue Lake park kicks off the summer racing season for Why Racing Events. The weekend festival offers an Olympic and sprint distance triathlon, duathlon and aquabike. WHY Racing also hosts its Super Sprint / My 1st Tri course featuring shorter distances. This shorter distance is designed for the first time triathlete, youth triathletes, or those looking to race fast. The course offers a more manageable .25-mile swim, 10-mile bike ride on a two loop course making it spectator friendly, and a flat 2-mile run. All courses promise to be scenic, flat and fast. The event encompasses two full days of racing with the Super Sprint and kids races on Saturday and the sprint and Olympic races on Sunday.

Triathlon season in the PNW is approaching quickly, it’s time to dust off that wetsuit. PHOTO: WHY Racing Events

A maximum of 1,000 athletes per day can race so be sure to register early as this event fills fast. Enjoy the after-race party with music, food, awards, beverages and brews supplied by Deschutes Brewery.

Multisport / 06.1-2.2019 www.whyracingevents.com

Empowering Women at the Me.She.We. Half Marathon Me.She.We Half Marathon held June 1, in Wilsonville, OR, is promoted as a race to empower women and girls of all ages, sizes and body types. To quote the race organizers, “Everyone deserves a positive and supportive running environment. Me.She.We. eliminates any feeling of intimidation or inadequacy that many race environments create.”

The half marathon and the 10K will follow out-and-back courses that start and finish in Wilsonville’s Memorial Park. Runners then make their way mostly through Wilsonville’s parks and suburbs that surround Memorial Park before heading back to the park for the race finish. The course is designed to be flat and relatively easy with approximately 400 feet of elevation change over the 13.1 miles of the course. This should be a perfect event for anyone tackling their first half marathon.

Run / 06.01.2019 www.meshewe.run

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2019 Calendar of Races

Bend Marathon & Half 4.20 bend-marathon.com SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle 5.18 pppbend.com Happy Girls Bend 5.25, happygirlsrun.com Cascade Cycling Classic 5.29 - 6.2 cascade-classic.org Bend Beer Chase 6.1 cascaderelays.com Dirty Half 6.9 footzonebend.com Pacific Crest Triathlon 6.28 whyracingevents.com Deschutes Dash 7.14 deschutesdash.com Cascade Lakes Relay 8.2 cascaderelays.com Haulin’ Aspen 8.10 bendraces.com Hood to Coast - High Desert 10.5 hoodtocoastrelay.com DRT 11 10.5 larkrunning.com Deschutes River 50K + 25K 10.19 everlongendurance.com Happy Girls Sisters 11.2 happygirlsrun.com Bend Ale Run 11.9 bendalerun.com

Find more events and plan your next trip to bend at visitbend.com

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Get Your Boston Qualifier at the North Olympic Discovery Marathon

Run through the beautiful cityscape of Seattle at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon PHOTO: Courtesy Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

post-race museum admission.

The 17th running of the North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half Marathon which takes runners from Sequim to Port Angeles, WA, will be held Sunday, June 2. This unique point-to-point course along the Olympic Discovery Trail offers stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, frequent wildlife sightings, iconic trestle bridge backdrops and a beautiful 5-mile stretch along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca before the finish line. The marathon is a USATF certified course and a Boston Marathon qualifier.

For the techie and running nerd, the event will host a health and fitness expo Friday and Saturday at the CenturyLink Field Event Center. The expo will feature the latest in running technologies, health and nutritional information, and fitness apparel.

This course is on a wide trail that is 99 percent paved. Plenty of hydration will be available with water stations located approximately every 2 miles. Along with the marathon and half marathon, the event also offers a marathon relay, marathon walk, 10K, and 5K. A kids marathon option is held on Saturday, June 1.

The High Cascades play host to the Timberline Marathon and Half Marathon held June 14 and 15.

This event boasts to be one of the most picturesque marathon and half marathon trail running courses in the Pacific Northwest. Runners will explore singletrack dirt trails circling Timothy Lake which is nestled at 3,000 feet in the High Cascades. The shimmering deep blue waters of the lake, along with spectacular views of Mount Hood, will remind racers of the beauty that surrounds them as they test themselves on this scenic course. The event begins at the historic Clackamas Ranger Station and takes runners on a course that traverses three rustic bridges over tributaries that feed into the lake. Marathoners run two loops while the half marathoners circle the lake once. Make note, the half marathon is slightly longer than a standard half at 14.4 miles, so don’t expect a personal best

Run / 06.01-02.2019 www.nodm.com

Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle to Unveil New Courses for 2019 Experience the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest at the 2019 St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon Series held Sunday, June 9. This entertaining event takes marathoners and half marathoners through some of the city’s most popular neighborhoods and treats participants to picturesque views of the iconic Seattle skyline and tree-lined city streets. The event will unveil new courses for the 2019 edition.

The weekend also offers a flat and fast 5K at the Museum of Flight on Saturday. Runners taking on the marathon or half marathon on Sunday and the 5K on Saturday will earn the bonus Remix Challenge Medal. All 5K participants receive free

Run / 06.08-09.2019 www.runrocknroll.com/seattle

Explore Timothy Lake at the Timberline Marathon and Half Marathon

at this trail race. Participants must be able to complete the course within six-and-a-half hours for the marathon and four hours for the half marathon. Due to the time constraints, walkers are not permitted to register for the marathon but are welcome in the half marathon.

Run / 06.14-15.2019 www.timberlinemarathon.com

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BRIEFS The Super Fast Half and Marathon are Just That The Super Fast Half, held Saturday, June 29 claims to be one of the fastest half marathon courses in the country while the Super Marathon, held Sunday, June 30 is a Boston qualifier course with a qualifying rate of over 34 percent. These races in the Washington Cascade Range kick off the Cascade Super Series, which also hosts events in September. The Super Fast Half participants will enjoy 13.1 miles of scenic downhill with gorgeous views of the Cascade Mountains as they run down the gravel trail on this point-to-point course. This is the only half marathon course that features a run through the famous 2.4-mile Snoqualmie Tunnel. The event profile shows 800 feet of gradual descent. The fastest male finishing time in 2018 was 1:22:23 while the fastest female finished second overall with a time of 1:24:23. The Super Marathon runners can expect 26.2 miles of scenic downhill with similar views that the half marathoners experience. The marathon course has 1,500 feet of gradual net downhill. The fastest male finishing time in 2018 was 2:32:48 while the fastest female finished with a time of 3:06:40.

Both courses have runners gliding across railroad tressels, skirting waterfalls, and taking in endless mountain vistas.

In the fall, consider the Cascade Express Half and Cascade Express Marathon held on September 7 and 8, and the Cascade Super Ultra 50M and 50K held September 28.

Run / 06.29-30.2019 www.cascadesuperseries.com

Celebrate Your Independence

by Running the Foot Traffic Flat Half or Full Marathon The Foot Traffic Flat, held Thursday, July 4 on Sauvie Island in Oregon, boasts one of the flattest and fastest marathon courses on the West Coast.

Hosted by The Pumpkin Patch, the event offers a race distance for everyone, making it the perfect kick off to your 4th of July celebrations.

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Expect fast times and epic views on the downhill Super Fast Half and Marathon courses. PHOTO: Ben Luedke

Participants may choose between a marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K. In addition to the fast times expected from competitors in the half and full marathons, the splendor of Sauvie Island and its picturesque working farmland will be a treat for all visiting runners and walkers. Thousands of songbirds, majestic bald eagles, and scenic waterways are just a few of the sights participants can expect. Post race, all participants are treated to fresh strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, veggie dogs and other snacks. The Pumpkin Patch also has a petting zoo and tractor rides for kids. To

ABOVE LEFT: Enjoy Independence Day with family and friends at the Foot Traffic Flat. PHOTO: Foot Traffic ABOVE RIGHT: Round up your cycling buddies for a stellar weekend ride from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR. PHOTO: Cascade Bicycle Club RIGHT: Expect spectacular mountain views from Daybreak Racing’s Wy’east Howl Trail Runs. PHOTO: Daybreak Racing

date, the Foot Traffic Flat has raised more than $525,000 for the fire department, the Sauvie Island community, and many other local charities, schools, and nonprofits.

Run / 07.04.2019 www.foottraffic.us/flat

The Long Weekend Ride The Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland ride presented by Alaska Airlines is celebrating its 40th year on July 13 and 14. This 206-mile bicycle ride is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest with up to 8,000 participants riding from Seattle,

WA to Portland, OR in one or two days. The route takes cyclists through the scenic valleys, forests, and farmlands of western Washington and Oregon.

There are five official rest stops with complimentary food, restrooms, medical staff, and mechanics. An additional 13 mini-stops are peppered along the route that provide food for purchase, as well as restrooms and mechanics. Registration fees support Cascade Bicycle Club and WA Bikes in their missions to improve lives through bicycling. The Seattle to Portland ride also contributes approximately $100,000 every year to schools, nonprofits, and other community groups who provide services along the route and at the finish line.

course features mixed terrain of well maintained gravel roads and paved walkways through the Tree Farm neighborhood. Expect very little traffic along the course.

The Tour des Chutes was founded in 2004 by Gary Bonacker, co-owner of Sunnyside Sports in Bend, OR. Gary founded the event after he himself was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor in 2003.

The annual ride has since raised more than $1 million.

Cycle / 07.13.2019 www.tourdeschutes.org

New Half Marathon Trail Run at Wy’east Howl On July 27, the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort will play host to Daybreak Racing’s Wy’east Howl.

The Wy’east Howl offers runners wildly scenic and runnable 100K, 50K and, new for 2019, half marathon trail running races on Mount Hood and the iconic Timberline Trail. The event provides a unique and beautiful trail race experience, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

Cycle / 07.13-14.2019 www.cascade.org/stp

Tour des Chutes Celebrates 15 Years The Tour des Chutes, scheduled for July 13, is celebrating 15 years in 2019. The event features road cycling routes of 7, 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles. The routes showcase some of the most idyllic scenery that Central Oregon offers with volcanic rock faces at Smith Rock and plenty of breathtaking views of the high desert landscape.

Each route features safety riders, aid stations, rest stops, and mobile bike mechanics. All routes begin and end at the main event venue, Pacific Crest Middle School in Bend, OR. There is also a 5K run and walk, which was added in 2014 to honor local Bend runner Johanna Olson, who died of cancer in 2013. The

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BRIEFS complete with incredible views of Wy’east (the native name for Mount Hood) from start to finish and miles of runnable singletrack trails through a variety of mountainous forest, lush wildflower meadows and exposed ridgelines.

The event is staged at the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort, offering an easily accessible and familyfriendly venue right on the mountain. The 100K and half marathon will start and finish at Mt. Hood Meadows. The 50K runners will ride shuttle buses from the ski resort to their start line on Surveyor’s Ridge, then run back to Mt. Hood Meadows. All finishers will celebrate their accomplishments together at the ski resort with awards, food, craft beverages, live music, and fun activities.

Run / 07.27.2019 www.daybreakracing.com

XTERRA Portland Offers Athletes Three Racing Options XTERRA Portland, held August 10, at Hagg Lake is a staple off-road triathlon event for Pacific Northwest athletes. Racers will test their agility, balance and stamina on a relatively flat but taxing course around Hagg Lake, which is located in Scoggins Valley just outside of Portland, OR. XTERRA Portland offers three races: the XTERRA Triathlon point series race; the XTERRA Duathlon; and the Xticer. The triathlon

starts with two laps in Hagg Lake for a 1000-meter swim, which includes a short beach run between laps. Next, athletes tackle the mountain bike leg which is a mostly singletrack 27.5K trail course that also consists of two loops. The main event finishes with a 10K trail run, again, a spectator friendly double loop. The duathlon follows the same bike and run course as the triathlon. The Xticer, back

XTERRA offers off-road duathlon and triathlon options for all levels. PHOTO: Jesse Peters XTERRA

for its second year, is a great race for beginners or juniors. The Xticer consists of a 200-meter swim, a 6K mountain bike ride, and a 3K run.

Multisport / 08.10.2019 www.xterraportland.com

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Tackle 200 Miles of Trails at Ragnar Trail Rainier Escape the city this August 23 and 24 for an unforgettable running adventure at Ragnar Trail Rainier in Washington State. Teams of eight runners will tackle 200 miles of trails at Crystal Mountain, just two hours outside of Seattle, WA. Grab a gaggle of friends, set up a camp at Ragnar Village, and take on a series of three loops on national forest land to conquer this twoday and one-night relay event. Bring camping gear and night running equipment as the race doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. The trails are challenging with 2,700 feet of climbing, but offer epic views of high mountain alpine lakes, flowing waterfalls and, of course, Mount Rainier.

When not running, participants can sit around the campfire swapping stories and cheering fellow runners as they return to the village.

Run / 08.23-24.2019 / www.runragnar.com

Start Training Now for the Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon Run along the scenic Icicle River Trails during the Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon in October. PHOTO: Tim Chandonnet Photography

on Saturday, October 5. Marathoners and half marathoners will start near the renown Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Participants run a fast course that begins with a 10-mile journey through Icicle Canyon, transitions to trails along the Icicle River, passes through the National Fish Hatchery, crosses the bridge into the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, and follows wooded riverfront trails before finishing at the Hatchery and event center.

The marathon is limited to runners who will complete the course within the six-hour time limit.

The half marathon course is open for four hours and welcomes walkers. Both courses are USATF certified making the marathon a Boston qualifier.

Leavenworth is located two hours east of the Puget Sound and borders both the Wenatchee National Forest and Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area.

Oktoberfest is Leavenworth’s biggest festival of the year with three weeks of music, parades, food, beer, and activities for children and adults. Did we mention there’ll be beer? It’s Oktoberfest.

Run / 10.05.2019 www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-marathon

The scenic Bavarian village of Leavenworth, WA, hosts the Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon

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Balanced Training: Strengths vs Weaknesses MAX KING

If you’ve been running for any length of time

When we are in a training block, balancing

you’ve most likely identified a few weaknesses in your fitness. It could be uphill grinds, technical trails, steady runs, erratically paced races, descents, or sometimes … just getting out the door. Whatever your weakness is, there’s room for improvement. I like weaknesses because they give me something to focus on to help make me a better athlete. It gives me hope knowing that if I recognize a weakness, then it’s possible to be better than I currently am.

We all have our strengths, too. They are what get us to the finish line ahead of someone else, or sometimes why we choose one race over another. Our strengths are the aspects of training that come naturally for us and feel a little bit easier, and often more fun, to work on. They are what we rely on when the going gets tough.

working with our strengths while improving our weaknesses is a fine line. It can be easier and more enjoyable to work on our strengths but at the same time we know those weaknesses are going to come back to haunt us during our next race.

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Work on Those Weaknesses You never want to be in a position during a race where your mind goes to the thought of, “Man, I wish I’d done more!” Working on our weaknesses helps us to have more confidence in our training, as well as racing. We know that we’ve done as much as we could do. Usually it’s not very much fun to work on those aspects of our fitness that we find challenging; it’s hard.

Whether it’s our mental strength, endurance, or turnover, everyone has their own enemy they

hate to face. But working on that weakness will also give you the greatest sense of accomplishment when you begin to see progress.

A weakness also has the greatest potential for improvement. In practicing anything, the initial gains are large while over time the change in improvement diminishes. You can think of a weakness as a clean slate and anything you do to improve on it will result in big gains. It may take time to see those gains, but just like anything with the body, give it time and be patient. The body is amazing at adapting to stress and with dedicated work improvement will come.

Don’t Neglect Your Strengths However, if there’s one thing that we don’t want to lose sight of it’s the motivation to train.

Sometimes focusing only on things that are

OPPOSITE PAGE: Max puts in regular uphill grinds at Smith Rock. PHOTO: Paul Nelson ABOVE: Hit the trails often to improve your technical descending skills. PHOTO: Bigstock

point in the first place, our strengths, and we end up with a net zero fitness improvement.

Because every athlete is different and every race unique, I can’t determine how much time should be spent on the different aspects of training for each individual. I will say that you should be able to recognize where your level of motivation to train is at and balance what makes training fun versus what causes dread. Work on those weaknesses to forward your progress but don’t neglect those personal innate strengths. •

difficult can turn training into a chore instead of the joy it should be. Working on your strengths can provide that joy. They naturally come easier to us and they are often the fun stuff that feels good. Training our strengths allows us to build confidence and feel fit.

Working on a strength also has a quicker return on investment, meaning that if you’re limited on time, prioritizing training your strengths will likely result in a faster overall race than just

working on weaknesses. Obviously it depends on what kind of race course it is and plenty of other variables, but we do not want to jeopardize what makes us the athletes we are by neglecting our natural abilities. There’s some logic to the philosophy that training the weakness out of your body will make you overall stronger or faster. To some extent that’s true. But what often happens is that in the process of training that weakness out of the system we neglect what actually got us to that

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The body is amazing at adapting to stress and with dedicated work improvement will come.

About the Author Max lives in Bend, OR and is a Salomon Running athlete. He’s still working on his weaknesses but gave up on being a professional basket weaver a long time ago. Check out his adventures around the running world at @ MaxKingOR.

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Top Summer Vacation Ultras

A runner greets her awaiting family at the finish of the 2017 Run Rabbit Run event. PHOTO: Paul Nelson

JEFF BROWNING

After 19 years of racing, my wife knows that road-tripping to an ultra is just another “vacation that’s not really a vacation.” However, there are a few races that happen to fall in the summer months with venues that can be fun for the whole family. If your family is comfortable camping, hiking and exploring the great outdoors, these events may be right up your alley. Here are a few races to put on your family bucket list.

Scout Mountain Ultras 21M, 52M, 100M May 31 - June 1, 2019 Pocatello, ID

The Scout Mountain Ultra Trail is run in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest outside of Pocatello, ID. Staged out of a group camp with covered pavilion, paved parking area, and grass lawn for camping, the area becomes a small tent city during the race weekend. Since the course is a series of clover-leaf loops, families have an easier

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time crewing and supporting their runner than at many other ultras. Scout Mountain is a challenging race with potentially tough conditions due to its early summer date and unpredictable weather.

The 100-mile race is a tough mountain ultra with 23,800 feet of climbing. The 50-mile course has nearly 11,000 feet of climbing, while the 21-mile race which takes you up and over Scout Mountain, the high point of the course, has 5,400 feet of gain in basically one major climb.

For the family: There are lots of hiking options to explore. The family can easily support the race, and the finish line is great for kids. There’s no cell coverage at the camp, but being forced to unplug is always a perk. Pocatello has a Natural History Museum, the Ross Park Aquatic Center (which opens the weekend before the race), and a rock climbing wall at Idaho State University.

Don’t forget to check out Lava Hot Springs, a short drive south of Pocatello.

Lodging and camping: There are lots of camping options nearby, but the group camp is a great social scene during race weekend. There is also lodging in Pocatello, just a short drive into the valley.

www.scoutmountainultras.com

Bighorn Mountain Wild and Scenic Trail Runs 30K, 50K, 52M, 100M June 13 - 15, 2019 Dayton, WY

A cult classic in ultrarunning circles, the Bighorn Mountain Wild and Scenic Trail Runs are a collection of four trail races held in mid-June in the Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming. With the finish line held at Dayton’s local park on the Tongue River, this is a perfect family event. The start times for the four distances are staggered, so everyone finishes on Saturday throughout the

ABOVE: Mother and son at the Volcanic 50 held in Mount St. Helens, WA. PHOTO: Paul Nelson RIGHT: Jeff and his son embrace at the end of the Run Rabbit Run 100 in Steamboat Springs, CO. PHOTO: Paul Nelson

day. The finish line boasts an old-fashioned summer BBQ with runners, crews and families from all four distances lounging under the enormous Cottonwood trees in the park as runners trickle into the finish. Whether you choose the 100M, 52M, 50K, or 30K, you will run the majority of your day on rugged mountain trails and 4-wheel drive roads ranging in elevation from 4,000 feet to over 9,000 feet. Don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket to lounge in the park post-race.

For the family: There are lots of hiking options to explore within Tongue River Canyon, Dry Fork, and throughout the Bighorns. The finish line is in a quaint park with a playground, walking paths and

Mountain Sno Park.

For the family: There are lots of hiking options.

Be sure to explore nearby Ape Cave (a large lava tube), Lava Canyon, and Spirit Lake viewpoint.

After the event, loosen up your sore legs by heading to the north side for a soak in Coldwater Lake.

Check out Coldwater Lake Recreation Area, Mount St. Helen’s Visitor Center, Johnston Ridge Observatory, and Eco Resort for other family activities.

Lodging and camping: There are many camping options nearby. There is also lodging in nearby Cougar, WA.

www.bighorntrailrun.com

Volcanic 50 52K, 25K August 3, 2019 Mount St. Helens, WA

With 7,400 feet of climbing, Volcanic is a remote and rugged 52K course that circumnavigates Mount St. Helens on the Loowit Trail.

A more remote family event, this one is best for the adventurous family that likes to camp. For 2019, Go Beyond Racing added a new 25K that will still include some iconic sections of the longer course and 3,200 feet of climbing. 52K runners will be faced with river crossings, scrambles over lava rock boulder fields, the volcano’s exposed blast zone, and nice shaded forest sections while awarded with 360-degree viewpoints of the volcano. Be warned: This 32-mile race runs more like a 50M. Both races start and finish at the Marble

www.gobeyondracing.com/races/ volcanic-50 Giddyup!•

About the Author Tarawera Ultramarathon

After 19 years of racing, my wife knows that road-tripping to an ultra is just another “vacation that’s not really a vacation.”

a baseball field for running free. Be sure to explore Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument just over the border in Montana — the location of General George Armstrong Custer’s Last Stand.

Lodging and camping: There are several camping options in the Bighorns. Lodging is available in nearby Ranchester or Sheridan.

Jeff Browning (aka Bronco Billy) is an endurance coach and ultra runner. He has racked up well over 120 ultras finishes on five continents, and continues to search for family-friendly locations to convince his family that a race is indeed a vacation. Find out more at GoBroncoBilly.com

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CLUB NORTHWEST NOTES

A few Club Northwest runners at the Tuesday night track workout. PHOTO: Club Northwest

T is for Tuesday Track!

JULIA READE

Anyone who lives in the Pacific Northwest for any decent stretch of time grows accustomed to running in different iterations of “wintry mix.”

But this past February dealt the Seattle area and surrounding suburbs a particularly nasty blow of snow accumulation and frigid temperatures. Some runners succumbed to the treadmill. Others plundered through the snow-plowed streets, while others skipped town altogether in search of warmer temps and surer footing. Despite the occasional dusting and typical PNW drizzle, we appear to be on the cusp of spring. An increase in daylight and mild weather coaxes even the most reticent runner out of their winter hibernation to join the throngs of people taking to the pedestrian paths along Green Lake and the Burke Gilman. To further motivate folks looking to jumpstart their spring running, Spencer Walsh, Club Northwest athlete, coach, and the feature of this article, offers year-round Tuesday evening workouts open to the community at Seattle’s Roosevelt High School track.

Q: What is your background as a runner and coach?

Coach Spencer: I started running in seventh grade at Kellogg Middle School. I ran

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cross-country and track in seventh and eighth grade at Kellogg MS. In the fall of 1997, I entered my ninth grade year at Shorecrest High School. I ran both XC and track all four years at Shorecrest High School, earning a varsity letter every sports season. I served as a XC captain my junior and senior years. I also served as a track and field captain my senior year. The highlight from my running days at Shorecrest was without a doubt when our boys XC team won our district my senior year. We qualified for the 4A State XC meet in Pasco, finishing seventh out of 16 teams. Not bad.

I moved on to Western Oregon University in the fall of 2001. I also ran both XC and track all four years at WOU, beginning fall of 2001 until spring of 2005. I graduated from WOU in June 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in education. I majored in physical education and minored in health. I joined Club Northwest in the summer of 2010. I completed seven marathons from 2009 to 2012. My best year of running was 2012 without question. I set my half marathon and marathon PRs within five weeks of each other. I ran 1:10:03 at the Mercer Island Half in March 2012. I ran 2:25:02 at the Eugene Marathon in April 2012. Those were the days...

I began coaching in 2012. I volunteer coached with the Club Northwest Youth Track and Field Team in the summer of 2012 and 2013. I coached at The Northwest School from September 2012 until November 2016. My main role was assistant middle school and high school XC coach. I also served as co-ed coach for the high school track and field team from 2013 to 2014. I served as assistant high school track and field coach from 2015 to 2016. I mostly coached the distance runners during track and field season. I left The Northwest School in November 2016 after the high school XC season ended. I really enjoyed coaching with Joe Bisignano, Allen Wood, Kevin Jackson, Calvin Shaw, Catherine Bisignano, Lauren Hammerle, Annie Tempest, and Robert Wakeley. Britt Atack is an awesome athletic director as well!

I moved on to Seattle University, where I served as a track and field volunteer assistant coach from November 2016 to May 2017. My main role was assisting and coaching the distance runners. The Seattle University distance group was coached

by Trisha Steidl and her husband, Uli Steidl. I really enjoyed my time volunteer coaching at Seattle University.I currently serve as a volunteer assistant

coach at Bishop Blanchet High School for both cross-country and track and field. I started coaching at Blanchet in fall of 2017. John O’ Leary is the head boys XC coach and the boys distance coach for track and field, serving as one of the main assistant coaches for track and field also — I am really enjoying my time coaching at Blanchet. The Blanchet Boys XC team qualified for State in the fall of 2018, finishing sixth out of 16 teams. The 2019 high school track and field season is underway.

Q: How did Tuesdays get started?

Coach Spencer: We started the Tuesday night workouts last year in March. CNW had talked about possibly starting another group besides the Wednesday night run group led by Head Coach, Tom Cotner, and Assistant Coach, Mark Bloudek. A head coach was needed and I stepped up to help get the new CNW group off and running... Literally.

Haha. Oh yeah, the CNW approved the creation of the CNW Tuesday night group as well. I am a CNW board member and I wanted to help out.

Q: How do you plan and organize the workouts? Please describe a typical night at the track/workout?

Coach Spencer: I coach alongside Ashley Nichols. I want to thank Ashley and give her a big shout out. Ashley has been very helpful. Ashley and I

briefly chat about the upcoming workouts and usually decide on the workout for the next week up to a week in advance. Ashley posts the upcoming workout information either Monday night or Tuesday morning so folks know what the workout will be prior to Tuesday night. I usually arrive at Roosevelt High School track around 6 p.m. Folks typically arrive between 6:00 and 6:20 and warm up around the track or surrounding area. At 6:30, Ashley and I round up the group in a circle. We quickly do a group intro with each persons name and a topic related to running, such as favorite post-run food, weather, or an upcoming race, etc.

After the brief group circle exercise, the group runs a stride then jogs back on the track before running a warm-up 400 followed by an easy lap of jogging.

Then we start the workout as advertised. We also explain the workout before the warm up, usually before the group circle exercise.

Q: Is there a steady group of folks who attend? How did you cultivate this community?

Coach Spencer: Definitely, usually about 16 to 20 folks regularly attend. A steady group of regular and consistent folks mainly. However, new folks show up nearly every week or so. Ashley, the Tuesday night group, and I strive to make everyone in the group feel welcome. I think we do

a great job of that in my opinion. I believe we have created the Tuesday night community as a result of hard work, consistency, and folks enjoying the overall experience, to name a few reasons.

Q: What are your short and long term goals for Tuesday nights?

Coach Spencer: Short term, I think it would be great to gradually build the group to maybe 24 to 32 folks regularly attending each week. We really want to make the Tuesday night workout experience fun, worthwhile, and challenging for everyone who attends. Long term, at least keep the group going strong through the end of 2019.

As long as people regularly attend CNW Tuesday night workouts I am more than happy to keep my Tuesday evenings free for at least the remainder of 2019. Beyond that I am not sure. I am strictly a volunteer coach. I coach because I enjoy it and have a passion for it, just like running.

Whether new to running or looking to supplement current training, runners of all abilities are encouraged to join Coach Spencer at 6:15 p.m., at Roosevelt High School, for an upcoming Tuesday night track workout. A big thank you to Coach Spencer for his countless hours spent giving back to the running community. Go, Orange! •

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7 Tips for Senior Runners J. CARL LANEY

I am a runner—a senior runner. I have been running since I joined the track team at Roosevelt Junior High School—nearly 60 years ago! I never won any races, but I remember very well the good feelings and self-esteem I enjoyed after a hard workout or race. During my four years at South Eugene High School, running was an essential component of my training as a member of the ski team. I continued running recreationally through college and graduate school. When I began my career as a professor at Western Seminary, running was simply the best way for me to get exercise since much of my day was spent sitting at a desk.

My competitive running career didn’t begin until I hit middle age. I had a running platform of about 20 miles a week at that time. While sharing a meal with a friend who had completed several marathons, I was encouraged to think about

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doing a marathon. I had never even considered the possibility, but I liked the idea of a new challenge. With his coaching and guidance, I was able to complete the Trails End Marathon the year I turned 40. It was a life defining experience! I was now a marathon man!

Since 1988 I have completed a dozen marathons, an equal number of Hood to Coast Relays, many half marathons, 15K runs, and 5-mile races.

And, at the age of 70, I’m still a runner. But I am not the same runner I was at 40. I have had to adjust my running routine to accommodate my senior years. Here are a few words of wisdom for older runners who want to keep on running for a lifetime.

1. You are not 40 anymore It can be a bit disheartening to see your mileage decrease and your times increase. How did I ever run a marathon in 3:30? Was that 32:30 5-miler really me? I frequently have to remind myself that I am not 40 anymore. Runners tend to peak in their 30s or 40s and then start to slow down. But that’s

OK. It is just part of the aging process. I still keep track of my times on my running routes and races, but I don’t concern myself if I have a slow day or a slower race. The fact is, I am still running! And that is what really counts for a senior runner.

2. Watch your step We don’t pick our feet up as well as we did in our 40s. It is easy to catch a toe on an uplifted section of sidewalk or to scuff a foot on the crown of a street.

This happened recently and I bloodied my knee and the palms of my hands. A fall can prove more disastrous if you go all the way down, face planting on the sidewalk. To avoid falling, I try to lift my feet a bit when running on unfamiliar terrain where I may encounter a root on a trail or a square of raised pavement. This is especially important when running in the dark as I do most winter mornings.

3. Mix it up We don’t run every day. My pattern in recent years is to run Monday through Thursday, skip Friday, do

OPPOSITE PAGE: The author running at the Vancouver Lake Half Marathon. PHOTO: Mike McKinney / Clark Country Runners Club ABOVE: A senior runner taking on the McDonald Forest 50K Trail Run in Corvallis, OR. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography

a long run on Saturday and take Sunday as a day of rest. But I will sometimes substitute an afternoon bike ride for a morning run. If it is icy, I stay off the streets and ride my stationary bike in my basement.

During the summer I will substitute a hike for a run or wear myself out swimming in a mountain lake.

Running is great exercise, but it is good to mix running with other invigorating activities.

4. Continue competing Don’t miss out on the fun of competing. As the result of a broken hip about 10 years ago (bicycling on a frosty morning), I am no longer doing marathons. Hip pain and fear of doing more damage to my body has required trimming my distance. But rather than quitting racing altogether, I run shorter distances — half marathons, 15Ks, and 5-mile races. The comradery of the race is energizing and it is fun to be out there on the course with younger runners — even when they are (ach!) passing me. On the bright side, the older you get, the better chance you have of getting a place on the podium. I took first place in

my age division in my recent half marathon. Full disclosure: I was the only runner in the group!

5. Keep a journal I have not always kept a runner’s journal, but in recent years I have found it helpful to record my distance, time, and other details about my training runs. My entries are brief. “6.8 miles in my new shoes and feel great.” “Heavy rain this a.m. and I got soaked.” “I am trending faster on my 2.8-mile loop; nice to see improvement.” “Struggling with a sore knee; will take tomorrow off.” If you have not tried Strava, I recommend you purchase a GPS watch and let Strava keep track of your routes, mileage, times, and elevation gain/loss. There is a section on your daily page where you can describe your run and make personal comments.

6. Stay in the community As you grow older and friends stop running, it is harder to be a part of a running community. So we have to make an effort to stay in touch with other runners and share stories and news about routes and races. To keep in touch with the running community I have volunteered at marathons and crewed at ultra races. I follow runners on social media and “like” their accomplishments. A few years ago my wife and I helped a friend celebrate her 100th marathon. We bicycled the course

and cheered for her at the aid stations and finish line. You don’t have to be doing serious distances to be a part of the running community. It is always fun to talk with other runners and to be inspired and motivated by their accomplishments.

7. Embrace your identity When I crashed my bike and broke my hip I thought it would be the end of my running career.

It took me months to walk without crutches and more months of running in a pool before I could trot the distance of a city block. Sometimes I would see runners go by and wanted to shout out, “Hey, I’m a runner too!” I didn’t look like a runner but I didn’t allow my injury to diminish my core identity.

I am a runner. I will always follow the wins and losses of other runners, cheering for my friends and family members who run. Don’t allow a slower pace or shorter distance deter you from embracing your identity as a runner. And if there is ever a time in your future years when you are no long able to run, you can still be a runner in your heart. •

About the Author J. Carl Laney is a retired seminary professor and lifelong runner. His articles published in RaceCenter Northwest include “Running with David” and “When a Runner Can’t Run.” Laney’s greatest claim to fame is being the father of ultra runner David Laney who runs for Nike Trail.

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Ascend out of the mist on some epic trails during the Marys Peak Trail Run in June. PHOTO: Audra Terry Photography

Corvallis, Oregon SHANNAH WERNER

It may not boast the title of Tracktown, USA, or have the foodie culture and urban appeal of Portland, but the oft overlooked Corvallis, OR, has plenty to offer both locals and visitors. The city of over 55,000 residents has a wine walk, an annual Turkey Trot, an abundance of wineries and a state university offering cultural and educational experiences, as well as athletic spectatorship.

Located north of Eugene, south of Portland, and about 15 miles off I-5, Corvallis is a great weekend destination for a balance of outdoor activities, gastronomic pleasures and small-town fun.

“The city itself has a high percentage of people

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who are active compared to other cities,” said Chris Smith, owner of Five Star Sports in Corvallis. “The interconnection of city and university also makes for unique circumstances regarding intercollegiate and club sporting teams. We’ve also got a lot of long standing races, some that have been around for 40 years.”

Visitors can start their weekend with a run, hike or bike ride (mountain or road) on one of the many trails surrounding Corvallis. There is an extensive trail system in McDonald Forest, Bald Hill and Filton Green. In early April, the Mudslinger XC Mountain Bike Race features a long course (18 miles and 3,200 feet of climbing) and a short course (11 miles and 1,600 feet of climbing).

Thirty-two years running, the Mudslinger takes participants on a 2-mile initial climb before heading into Starker Forests in the Coast Range.

“The private Starker Forests land is the best family-based company because they allow recreation of so many types on their land,” said Mike Ripley, owner of Mudslinger Events.

The Corvallis Half Marathon and 5K takes place on April 13-14, 2019 and gives participants a “Tour de Corvallis” following a variety of paved roads, sidewalks and bike paths. The half marathon course starts in Reser Stadium on the Oregon State University campus and both races finish in the parking lot outside the stadium. Because the 5K and half marathon are run on back-to-back

ABOVE: Corvallis hosts the Triumph 3-Day Iron Relay in August with events for the whole family. PHOTO: Tourism Whistler / Best in the West Events RIGHT: The Fall Festival Run in September offers race options for the whole family. PHOTO: Sohel Khan

days, participants have the option to run both for a discounted price.

Another long-standing Corvallis tradition is the Fall Festival Run. This old-school 5K and 10K passes through Oregon State University’s campus and is held in conjunction with the Corvallis Fall Festival. This year, September 29 will mark the 41st annual run.

For the more adventurous, Marys Peak Trail Run on June 22, includes a 50M, 50K and 25K. Marys Peak, in the Siuslaw National Forest, is the highest point in the Oregon Coast Range at 4,097 feet above sea level. These ultra races challenge even veteran runners with steep trails and a variety of

terrain, but the reward is breathtaking scenery.

Other races in the Corvallis area include the Condor 25K, McDonald Forest Trail Runs and the Alsea Falls Spring Fling Run. “It’s a unique place to visit with trails so close

to town and integrated into the northwest part of the town,” Ripley said.

Corvallis and the neighboring McDonald-Dunn Forest are also a great destination for gravel bikers. Part of the Oregon State campus, this forest

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OPPOSITE PAGE: Runners head up Jefferson St. during the Corvallis Half Marathon, which starts and finishes at Reser Stadium. PHOTO: Evan Philcheck

land not only has mountain biking trails, but numerous gravel roads offering challenging terrain and scenic views of the Willamette Valley.

Another unique event in the Corvallis area is the Triumph 3-Day Iron Relay, August 9-11, organized by Best in the West Events. Unlike traditional triathlons, the Iron Relay is spread over three days with full or half iron-distance races and relay/team options. After each day, there is a social event at a different venue. The swim portion takes place at the Osborn Aquatic Center, the bike course is at Emerson Vineyards, and the run takes place at Brandis Farms. Participants can also camp at Brandis Farms for the weekend.

Best in the West Events also puts on the Heart of the Valley Triathlon and Duathlon on May 11.

The swim portion is at the Osborn Aquatic Center (500 yards) and precedes a challenging but

scenic bike ride (10.4 miles) and a 3-mile run.

There is also a Kids Short Course and Long Course Triathlon event as well.

Aside from the active recreation in Corvallis and surrounding areas, there are also many wineries to visit, craft breweries to sample from and local restaurants to dine at. During the summer, the Da Vinci Days celebrates science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

And, of course, depending on the time of year, check out the Oregon State University Athletics schedule and catch a Beavers sporting event after a run in the forest, a bike ride, or a hike. •

About the Author Shannah Werner and family recently returned to Bend, OR. Shannah opened BoXiT Fitness Studios, a boutique fitness studio focused on boxing for fitness and empowering individuals to live healthier and stronger. She specializes in running gait analysis, boxing instruction and functional training. When not running the studio, Shannah and her husband, Ted, are busy with their kids, Haley (9) and Teddy (7), embracing the outdoor lifestyle.

RIGHT: A solitary runner exploring the McDonald Forest trails. PHOTO: Patrick Means

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Dress up like your inner goddess at the Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon. PHOTO: Gordon Cully Photography

5 Fabulous Women’s Races in the Pacific Northwest SUSAN BARROWS

Show up at the start line of any road or trail run, triathlon, or cycling race these days and it is clear women are no longer a minority in the racing scene. Many U.S. events report more than 50 percent female participation, across all distances and all types of terrain. With this growth in women’s athletics comes an increased sense of “sisterhood” amongst runners, cyclists, and triathletes, and a swell of female-only training groups, support networks and endurance events. Not only do women face distinct physiological challenges from men, they might share mental and lifestyle battles that they feel only another woman might relate to. Groups such as Trail Sisters and Another Mother Runner offer training plans,

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retreats, and inspiration from, and for, female athletes of all abilities.

Virtual “tribes” like these, local women’s run or cycling clubs, and female-only events give some women a more comfortable environment to try something new or push outside a comfort zone without the pressure or competitive stress sometimes felt in once male-dominated sports. Whether real or perceived, plenty of women feel less judged or intimidated by their own gender than by men, who may have different motivations for participating in athletics. For speedsters at the front of the pack, women’s races give them 100 percent of the spotlight, where traditionally they may have been overshadowed by the faster male finishers. And, sometimes it’s just fun to get outside with your girlfriends to celebrate the health, strength, joy, and

confidence that endurance sport brings.

Whether you want to try your first 5K, mix up your racing with some dirt, or dress up and party with some friends, here are a handful of Pacific Northwest events catered specifically to girls who just wanna have fun! And maybe kick some butt, too.

T9 Mermaid Run 5K/10K/Kids Dash June 1, 2019 Spokane, WA The Mermaid Series, sponsored by Title Nine, aims to “serve as a platform for women to pursue new goals in fitness and in life,” and hosts several events across the West Coast. Their Spokane run on June 1 is a flat, paved course along a riverfront path with plenty of aid stations and no time limit.

Their website offers eight week training plans and profiles of “mermaids” with inspirational stories of

accomplishment. Young athletes can participate in the Mermaid Dash, a fun, non-competitive 1.5mile event for girls to get moving and earn their own finisher medal and necklace.

www.mermaidseries.com

Wild Woman Trail Marathon/ Relay/50K June 22, 2019 Trout Lake, WA If you’re up for a longer and dirtier run, check out the eighth annual Wild Woman event near Mount Adams this summer. With onsite camping available, post-race yoga and a local-food lunch, the organizers claim to have “all the ingredients for an untamed weekend: good trails, good food, and great women.” The course looks shaded and relatively flat, so likely a nice entry to trail racing or ultrarunning, and Mount Adams should provide some awesome views while you run and socialize post-race. You can register to run the marathon or 50K on your own or talk some friends into joining you for the weekend as part of a relay team.

Top three individuals and teams in each event are awarded delicious artisan pie and wine, so maybe consider throwing in some speedwork to prep for this one if you are an experienced runner. Additionally, to their credit, the organizers have created this as a “zero-waste” event, so no disposable cups, no paper plates, no plastic utensils — nada. Bring your own! Some proceeds from the event are donated to a nearby organization supporting victims of domestic violence. Get out and get wild!

www.wildwomanmarathon.com

WHY Racing Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival - Triathlon/ Duathlon/Aquabike/5K Run August 18, 2019 Vancouver, WA WHY Racing Events is one of the largest multisport event producers in the Pacific Northwest, and for 23 years the Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival has been part of its calendar. Each event along the Columbia River is a sprint distance, with a .5-mile swim, 12-mile bike, and 5K run, depending on which race you choose. The swim is downstream, the run and bike flat and smooth, both making for a less intimidating first go at racing. This Sunday of women-only racing is held as part of a three day festival, starting with a co-ed 5K/10K run and Kids Tri on Friday evening, followed by more co-ed multisport events on Saturday. WHY Racing offers an astounding amount of information and tips for training, nutrition, logistics, race-day prep, and local travel on their website. They want everyone to come into the event feeling comfortable, excited, and confident.

ABOVE: Grab the gals for WHY Racing’s Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival held in August. PHOTO: WHY Racing Events RIGHT: Run the beautiful trails of Central Oregon during the Happy Girls Half Marathon in Sisters, OR. PHOTO: Mike McKinney / Roux Photo

Enjoy views of the Columbia River Gorge and nearby Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens while challenging yourself to step outside your usual sport of choice this August.

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Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon/10K September 14, 2019 Cascade Locks, OR Another beautiful event along the Columbia River, the Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon and 10K, boasts “a unique opportunity to start atop the Bridge of the Gods in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge,” before the course takes you along the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail. Not pancake flat, there are a few hills to challenge you along the way, but none so tough that the views can’t distract. Plus, the costume contest is sure to add some fun that might make you forget the miles.

Dress up in costume like “your inner goddess” and you can win $100 prize for your creativity. If costumes aren’t your thing, you will certainly still enjoy the fun party-like atmosphere and finish line goodies featuring burgers (veggie, too), Bendistillery cocktails, and a Rogue Ales beer garden.

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Happy Girls Sisters Half Marathon/5K November 2, 2019 Sisters, OR Fall in Central Oregon is unbeatable, and the Happy Girls Sisters event is a great excuse to check it out for yourself. Perfect running weather, perfect autumn trails, perfect cozy venue at Five Pines Lodge — everything you need for a

perfectly enjoyable 13.1 miles through the woods or 3.1 miles through the quaint town of Sisters.

With your registration you are promised “amazing swag bags, social hour at the Girls Night Out packet pickup, and lively post-run party,” not to mention pace groups for the trail half marathon and buckles for those finishers. Even if you are new to trails, the Peterson Ridge course is an overall downhill and runnable route. The 5K participants can look forward to the same pre and post-race festivities and a flat, paved jaunt through downtown. Expect refreshment and catering from Three Creeks Brewing, Bendistillery, and Bethany’s Global Fusion at the finish line.

www.happygirlsrun.com Run happy! •

About the Author Susan is a competitive ultra runner, aspiring bikepacker, coach, yoga instructor, and enthusiastic drinker of all things hoppy.

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APPLE BLOSSOM RUN; 1m, 5K, 10K; Wenatchee, WA; confluencehealth.org/abr ORRC HAGG LAKE RUNS - 10.5 MILE, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 10m; Gaston, OR; orrc.net WALK/RUN FOR THE ANIMALS 2019; 5K; Vancouver, WA; hssw.org/walk-run LOST CREEK TRAIL RUN; 5K, 30K, 50K, Relay; Lost Creek Lake, OR; lctrailruns.com/LostCreek MCDONALD FOREST 50K; 50K; Corvallis, OR; mac50k.org MICHELOB ULTRA TACOMA CITY MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Tacoma, WA; tacomacitymarathon.com RACE FOR HOME; Kids, 5K; Seattle, WA; wacap.org VICTOR POINT RUN FOR THE HILLS; 1m, 10K, 15K; Silverton, OR; runsignup.com AVENUE OF THE GIANTS MARATHON 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Weott, CA; theave.org LILAC BLOOMSDAY RUN 12K; Spokane, WA; bloomsdayrun.org ORRC HAGG LAKE TRAIL 14 MILE; 14m; Gaston, OR; orrc.net CINCO DE MAYO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; terrapinevents.com LAKE HILLS 50K RELAY; 5K, 50K, Relay; Bellevue, WA; nwtrailruns.com SNOHOMISH WOMEN’S RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; snohomishwomensrun.com AID THE AGENCY 5/10K; Kids, 5K, 10K; Eatonville, WA; aidtheagency.weebly.com BCAN WALK TO END BLADDER CANCER; 5K; Seattle, WA; support.bcan.org/seattle2019 BUTTE CHALLENGE; 5K, 10K; Hermiston, OR; buttechallenge.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #1; 5.1m, 10.8m; Newcastle, WA; nwtrailruns.com CROSS OUT CANCER 5K; 5K; Seattle, WA; xoutcancerseattle.com HIPPIE CHICK HALF MARATHON, QUARTER MARATHON, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; runwithpaula.com LAKE RUN - TOUGH 10K, 5K RUN/WALK, KIDS DASH; Kids, 5K, 10K; Lake Oswego, OR; lowomensclub.org ORCAS ISLAND TRAIL FESTIVAL; Kids, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50m; Olga, WA; bellinghamtrail.com OREGON BREWERY RUNNING SERIES - MIGRATION BREWING CO; 5K; Portland, OR; breweryrunningseries.com/or SISTERS ‘BETTER HALF’ MARATHON; 6.55m, 13.1m, Relay; Sisters, OR; sistershalfmarathon.com

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SOS 5K; 5K; Shoreline, WA; give.worldconcern.org TREAT YOURSELF 5K; Kids, 5K; Seattle, WA; washington.providence.org WOODLAND PARK ZOOM TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; nwtrailruns.com BANKS LINEAR TRAIL BRAVE RUN; 5K, 10K; Banks, OR; banksbraverun.blogspot.com GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K COMMUNITY RUN; 5K; Portland, OR; girlsontherunpdx.org RGI 5K FUN RUN; 5K; Medina, WA; runsignup.com SMITH ROCK ASCENT; Kids, 5m, 15m, 50K; Terrebonne, OR; gobeyondracing.com SRI CHINMOY 7 & 13 HOUR SOLO & RELAY RACE; 7hr, 13hr; Seattle, WA; us.srichinmoyraces.org TIGER MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN; 5K, 12K, 13.1m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; nwtrailruns.com UNIVERA SERVE FIRST 5K RACE/WALK & CHILDREN’S FUN RUN; Kids, 5K; Puyallup, WA; servefirst.org UW BOTHELL HUSKY 5K; Kids, 5K; Bothell, WA; uwb.edu/5krun

5/19 RUN ON THE RIVER SPONSORED BY BUOY BEER CO. The Run on the River sponsored by Buoy Beer Company runs along the scenic Columbia River in beautiful Astoria, OR.; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m.

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Experience the beauty of the Willamette Valley and its legendary wines at the Willamette Valley Marathon and Half Marathon. Registration includes post race catered lunch, music, custom wine glass, and entry into the Willamette Valley Wine Festival!

13.1m, 26.2m; Salem, OR; willamettevalleymarathon.com

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CAPITAL CITY MARATHON Kids (Sat), 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Olympia, WA; capitalcitymarathon.org RUN TO REMEMBER MEMORIAL MILE, 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON VANCOUVER, WA; 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Washougal, WA; whyracingevents.com WINDERMERE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Spokane, WA; windermeremarathon.com 5K FOR THE FALLEN; 5K; Orting, WA; runsignup.com GIRLS ON THE RUN; Kids, 5K; renton, WA; girlsrun.org GRAPES OF HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Eugene, OR; pinkbuffaloracing.com WEST SEATTLE 5K; 5K; Seattle, WA; westseattle5k.com WILBURTON HILLBILLY TRAIL RUN; 8K, 4K, 12K; Bellevue, WA; nwtrailruns.com HAPPY GIRLS RUN BEND; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; happygirlsrun.com BUTTE OR BUST RUN; 5K, 10K; Creston, WA HURRICANE CREEK HALF; 13.1m; Joseph, OR; runnersofthesage.com MEMORIAL DAY RUN: 5K, 10K, 15K, KIDS DASH; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; magnusonseries.org OREGON SPRING HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; St. Paul, OR; uberthons.com RIDGELINE RAMBLE; 10K, 20K, Relay; Eugene, OR; level32racing.com SOARING EAGLE 5 MILE, 10 MILE, MARATHON AND 50K TRAIL RUN; 5m, 10m, 26.2m, 50K; Sammamish, WA; evergreentrailruns.com SPRING FESTIVAL 5K RUN AND 10K RUN/WALK; Kids, 5K, 10K; Moses Lake, WA; buduracing.com STUMPTOWN HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Portland, OR; gobeyondracing.com COEUR D’ALENE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K, & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Coeur d’Alene, ID; cdamarathon.com ORRC UP THE LAZY RIVER 10K; 10K; West Linn, OR; orrc.net MILES ON MEMORIAL; 5K, 10K, 15K, Relay; Eugene, OR; eclecticedgeracing.com STUMPTOWN 50K; 50K; Portland, OR; gobeyondracing.com TOUCHET RIVER RUN; 3.89m; Dayton, WA; touchetriverrun.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #1; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers GODDESS RUN; 5K, 10K; VICTORIA, BC; goddessrun.ca LAKE WILDERNESS RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Maple Valley, WA; lakewildernessrun.com ME.SHE.WE. WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m, Relay; Wilsonville, OR; meshewe.run NEWPORT MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Newport, OR; newportmarathon.org RED DEVIL TRAIL RUNS; 10K, 15m, 50K; Cashmere, WA; runwenatchee.com REMEMBRANCE RUN/WALK; Kids, 5K; Klamath Falls, OR; klamathhospice.org/run STARLIGHT RUN; 5K; Portland, OR; starlightrun.com

6/2 LEGACY ESTATE VINEYARD RUN

A part of the Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee, WA.

The race is completely run on the trails within the vineyard and overlooks the Willamette Valley. Be rewarded with amazing views, Willamette Valley’s best wine, live music, and more.

Kids, 5K, 10K; Salem, OR; legacyestaterun.com 6/2

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Registration: 8:00 a.m.

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2.1K*

Race Starts: 9:30 a.m.

6/8 MONTANA GOVERNOR’S CUP Make plans to attend the 46th annual Governor’s Cup, June 7-8 in Helena, Mont. Register for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon at govcupmt.com.

*Grades 1 - 8 are free

Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Helena, MT; govcupmt.com 6/8

More informaiton at: confluencehealth.org/abr

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BIG BACKYARD 5K PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE 5K, 10K; Redmond, WA; bby5k.com NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Port Angeles, WA; nodm.com HEAVEN CAN WAIT 5K RUN/WALK; 5K; Bend, OR; heavencanwait.org THE TEANAWAY TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Cle Elum, WA; nwtrailruns.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #2; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers

BEACH TO CHOWDER 5/10K; 5K, 10K; Long Beach, WA; databarevents.com/beachtochowder COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #2; 5K, 8.2m, 14.5m; Newcastle, WA; nwtrailruns.com DASH FOR A CURE 5K & 10K RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K; Moses Lake, WA; buduracing.com FALL CITY DAYS FUN RUN; Kids, 5K, 10K; Fall City, WA; www.fallcity.org/run.html

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HELVETIA HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; runwithpaula.com LOOP THE LUPE!; 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Seattle, WA; loopthelupe.com RACE BENEATH THE SUN; Kids, 5m; Bellingham, WA; gbrc.net ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SEATTLE; 13.1m, 26.2m; Seatle, WA; runrocknroll.com SNOQUALMIE VALLEY RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Carnation, WA; snoqualmievalleyrun.com DIRTY HALF; 13.1m; Bend, OR; superfitproductions.com BEAR RUN & WALK; 5K; Maple Valley, WA; maplevalleybearrun.com RUN FOR THE HILLS; Kids, 2m, 8K, 30K; Corvallis, OR; gltrunforthehills.com THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL MARATHON; 26.2m; North Bend, WA; tunnelmarathon.com ALL COMER’S TRACK AND FIELD; Track & Field Meet; Bellingham, WA; cob.org/races RAVENNA RUN THE RAVINE; 8K, 4K, 12K; Seattle, WA; nwtrailruns.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #3; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers BACKYARD 1/2; 4m, 13.1m; White Salmon, WA; ultrasignup.com TIMBERLINE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Government Camp, OR; timberlinemarathon.com ECHO VALLEY TRAIL RUN; 1m, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K, 100K; Chelan, WA; evergreentrailruns.com EVERGREEN HALF MARATHON & 5 MILER; 5m, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; evergreenhalf.com GRATEFUL DAD HALF MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; terrapinevents.com PORTLAND UNDY RUN/WALK; 1m, 5K; Portland, OR; fundraise.ccalliance.org/portland RATTLESNAKE RIDGE RUN; 5m, 13.1m; North Bend, WA; nwtrailruns.com SEATTLE SOLSTICE RUN: 5K, 10K, 15K, KIDS DASH; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; magnusonseries.org WHITE SALMON 1/2 MARATHON & 4 MILER TRAIL RUN; 8K, 13.1m; White Salmon, WA; ultrasignup.com WY’EAST WONDER; 50K, 50m; Parkdale, OR; gobeyondracing.com BITE OF BEND-BEER RUN; 5K; Bend, OR; biteofbend.com/beer-run EUGENE FATHER’S DAY 10K/5K; 5K, 10K; Eugene, OR; eclecticedgeracing.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #4; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers ORRC SUMMER SOLSTICE 5K AND KIDS’ RUN AT THE OREGON ZOO; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; orrc.net RETREAT GOLDEN - YOGA + TRAIL RUNNING RETREAT; 1m, 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Clinic; Golden, BC; retreatgolden.com SOLSTICE RUN; 5K; Wenatchee, WA; runwenatchee.com SAINT EDWARD SOLSTICE SUNSET RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Kenmore, WA; nwtrailruns.com WILD WOMAN TRAIL MARATHON, 50K AND RELAY; 26.2m, 50K, Relay; Trout Lake, WA; wildwomanmarathon.com BRISTOW 24 HOUR RUN; 100m; Eugene, OR; Bristow24.org MARY’S PEAK TRAIL RUN; 25K, 50K, 50m; Blodgett, OR; maryspeak50k.com OREGON BREWERY RUNNING SERIES - ECLIPTIC BREWING 5K FUN RUN; 5K; Portland, OR; breweryrunningseries.com SILVAN RIDGE TWILIGHT 5; 5K; Eugene, OR; eclecticedgeracing.com SUMMER HALF CLASSIC; 13.1m; Coburg, OR; eclecticedgeracing.com TAYLOR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; evergreentrailruns.com DEFEAT MYELOMA; 1m, 5K; Seattle, WA; defeatmyeloma.org SUNSHINE SALUTATION TRAIL RUN; 5m, 10 mile; Redmond, WA; nwtrailruns.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #5; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers PACIFIC CREST TRAIL RUNS 28K AND 50K; 28K, 50K; Sunriver, OR; whyracingevents.com MISSOULA MARATHON; Kids, 13.1, 26.2; Missoula, MT; missoulamarathon.org PACIFIC CREST HALF MARATHON & MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Sunriver, OR; whyracingevents.com AMANI CENTER RACE AGAINST CHILD ABUSE - NORTH; 5K, 10K; Clatskanie, OR; amanicenter.org PACIFIC CREST 5K/10K RUN & WALK; 5K, 10K; Sunriver, OR; whyracingevents.com PACIFIC CREST KID’S 1-MILE & 1/2-MILE DASH; Kids; Sunriver, OR; whyracingevents.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #6; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers

7/4 SALEM STARS & STRIPES Run the bridges! Flat fast 5K and 10K over the Salem bridges.

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RIDGEFIELD INDEPENDENCE RUN 5K, 10K; Ridgefield, WA; runridgefield.com 7/4 ORRC 5 ON THE 4TH; Kids, 5K; Wilsonville, OR; orrc.net 7/4 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION RUN; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Newport, OR; ardoradventures.com/celebration-run 7/4 4TH OF JULY FUNHOUSE 5K; 5K; Eastsound, WA; webscorer.com 7/4 AQUAFINA OTC BUTTE TO BUTTE; 5K, 10K, 4m Walk; Eugene, OR; eclecticedgeracing.com 7/4 CAMP PATRIOT 4TH OF JULY FUN RUN; 1m, 5K; Pasco, WA; camppatriotfunrun.org 7/4 CANCER AWARENESS & TREATMENT (C.A.T.) WALK & FUN RUN; 5K; Hillsboro, OR; tuality.org 7/4 CARNATION RUN FOR THE PIES 5K RUN/WALK; 5K; Carnation, WA; carnation4th.org 7/4 FOOT TRAFFIC FLAT HALF & FULL MARATHON, 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; foottraffic.us 7/4 FOUR ON THE FOURTH; Kids, 4m; Steilacoom, WA; runfsrc.org 7/4 FREEDOM 5K; 5K; Molalla, OR; molallarunningclub.com 7/4 FREEDOMTHON; 5K; Beaverton, OR; uberthons.com 7/4 INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K/10K/HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; St. Paul, OR; runwithpaula.com 7/4 MAGNUSON SERIES SUMMER SPIRIT RUN; 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; magnusonseries.org 7/4 POINT RUSTON INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K; 5K; Ruston, Wa, WA; tcmaevents.com 7/4 RIVER RUN ON THE FOURTH; 5K, 10K; Wenatchee, WA; runwenatchee.com 7/4 THE HEROES’ CHALLENGE; 5K, 10K; Washougal, WA; backahero.today 7/6 CHUCKANUT FOOT RACE; 7m; Bellingham, WA; gbrc.net 7/6 MT ASHLAND 5K; 5K; Ashland, OR; mtashland5k.com 7/6 RED, WHITE, & BLUES 10K; Kids, 10K; West Linn, OR; htcraceseries.com

7/7 FUELED BY FINE WINE HALF MARATHON Combine your passion for running and love of fine wine in one event! A breathtaking 13.1 miles through vineyards followed by an after party with Oregon’s finest wines!

13.1m; Dundee, OR; fueledbyfinewine.com 7/9 7/10 7/13 7/13 7/13 7/13 7/13 7/13 7/13 7/14 7/14 7/14 7/14 7/17 7/20

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Kids, 5K, 10K; Salem, OR; salemstarsandstripes.com

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CARKEEK WARMER TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; nwtrailruns.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #7; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers SHORELINE RUN; 10K; Richland, WA; 3rrr.org COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #3; 5K, 10.8m, 19.5m; Newcastle, WA; nwtrailruns.com ELLENSBURG CAREY LAKES RUN; 5K; Ellensburg, WA; buduracing.com GREY ROCK - 50K, 25K, 12K; 12K, 25K, 50K; Yakima, WA; ultrasignup.com MT. HOOD 50; 50m; Timothy Lake, OR; gobeyondracing.com OREGON TRAIL GAME 5K + KIDS RACE; Kids, 5K; Oregon City, OR; downtownoregoncity.org/oregontrailgame5k TOUR DES CHUTES AND COPA FAMILY 5K; 5K, Bike Tour; Bend, OR; tourdeschutes.org ANNUAL BARE BUNS FUN RUN~WEST; Kids, 5K; Issaquah, WA; tigermtnudists.com DESCHUTES DASH MULTISPORT EVENT; 5K, 10K, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Bend, OR; deschutesdash.com MT. HOOD 50 - 25K; 25K; Timothy Lake, OR; gobeyondracing.com MT. HOOD 50K; 50K; Mt. Hood, OR; gobeyondracing.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #8; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND 10K, 13.1m; Chelan, WA; chelanman.com FLOAT DODGER 5K; 5K; Seattle, WA; floatdodger5k.com LORD HILL PIE HIGH TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; nwtrailruns.com OREGON SUMMER HALF MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Banks Vernonia Trail, OR; theoregonmarathon.com SEASIDE BEACH RUN AND PROM WALK; Kids, 5K, 10K; Seaside, OR; SeasideBeachRun.org HAGG LAKE 5K & 14MI TRAIL RUN; 5K; Gaston, OR; whyracingevents.com SEWARD SIZZLER TRAIL RUN; 4.2m, 10K; Seattle, WA; nwtrailruns.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #9; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers BALLON BLAST KIDS RACE; Kids; Bend, OR; balloonsoverbend.com ANGRY OWL ULTRAMARATHONS 24/12/6 HOUR RUNS; Various; Salem, OR; crustycap.com DEER PARK ROUND ABOUT 5K; 5K; Deer Park, WA FOOT TRAFFIC UNIVERSITY FALL 5K, 10K & HALF, AND FULL MARATHON TRAINING; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; foottraffic.us SEAFAIR TORCHLIGHT 5K & 8K RUN PRESENTED BY SWEDISH; 5K, 8K; Seattle, WA; seafair.com

7/28 7TH ANNUAL BEAVERTON SUN RUN Medal for each participant! Beer and Food at the end. Enjoy a nice run that goes over parts of the Fanno Creek Trail in Beaverton.

5K, 10K; Beaverton, OR; beavertonsunrun.com 7/28 7/29 7/31 8/2 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/4 8/6 8/7 8/9 8/9 8/9 8/10

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THE ‘ORIGINAL’ BARE BUNS FUN RUN; 5K, Clothing Optional; Loon Lake, WA; active.com TWILIGHT HALF MARATHON; 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; eventsbyaxiom.com/twilighthalf ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #10; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers CRAWFISH CRAWL RELAY & HALF MARATHON RUN/WALK; 13.1m, Relay; Tualatin, OR; htcraceseries.com THE LUCKY TRIATHLON FESTIVAL - SUNSET 5K & 10K; Kids Tri, 5K, 10K; Woodland, WA; whyracingevents.com BOTHELL 5K; 5K; Bothell, WA COUNTRY GIRL; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; terrapinevents.com COUNTRY GIRL HALF MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; terrapinevents.com GET YOUR REAR IN GEAR - PORTLAND; 1m, 5K; Portland, OR; coloncancercoalition.org/portland RACE FOR THE HOMELESS; Kids, 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; raceforthehomeless.org RUN FOR THE OAKS; 5K, 10K; Rickreall, OR; runfortheoaks.com SHOC WALK & RUN 5K/10K FOR OVARIAN CANCER; 1m, 5K, 10K; Gladstone, OR; shocfoundation.org TIGER PEAK CHALLENGE; 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; evergreentrailruns.com VOLCANIC 50; 50K; Cougar, WA; gobeyondracing.com PACIFIC CITY BEACH CHALLENGE; Kids, 5K, 10K; Pacific City, OR; nvelc.com/social-events SUMMER EDDY TRAIL RUN; 4m, 8m; Kenmore, WA; nwtrailruns.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #11; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers BIGFOOT 100K; 100K; Cougar, WA; bigfoot200.com BIGFOOT 200 MILE ENDURANCE RUN; 200m; Randle, WA; bigfoot200.com BIGFOOT 40 MILE; 40m; Cougar, WA; bigfoot200.com OBLITERIDE 5K; Seattle, WA; obliteride.org HAULIN’ ASPEN; 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; bendraces.com/haulin-aspen ORRC GARLIC FESTIVAL - 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K; North Plains, OR; orrc.net COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #4; 5K, 14.5m, 26.2m; Newcastle, WA; nwtrailruns.com GALLOPING GERTIE HALF MARATHON/10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Gig Harbor, WA; galloping-gertie.com HIGH STREET HUSTLE 8K 5K 1K; Kids, 5K, 8K; Salem, OR; runsignup.com RACE THE RESERVE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Coupeville, WA; racethereserve.com SCANDIA RUN; Kids, 5K, 10K; Junction City, OR; scandiarun.com/index.htm

8/11 BRIDGE OF THE GODS RUN Exciting summer Half Marathon & 10K in the Scenic Columbia Gorge that runs through two states, over five historic bridges and finishes on an island.

Large finishers medal, swag bag, chip timing, catered lunch, free massage, and free beer included!

10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; bridgeofthegodsrun.com 8/11 8/14 8/16 8/17 8/17 8/17 8/17 8/17 8/18

LAKE UNION 10K; 10K; Seattle, WA; lakeunion10k.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES - MEET #12; Track & Field; Shoreline, WA; clubnorthwest.org/all-comers COLUMBIA RIVER SUNSET 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; whyracingevents.com HUCKLEBERRY HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Welches, OR; huckleberryhalfmarathon.com MAGNUSON SERIES SUMMER FITNESS DAY; 5K, 10K, 15K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; magnusonseries.org ROSES ON THE RIVER; 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; terrapinevents.com SUMMER BLAST AT REDMOND WATERSHED; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Redmond, WA; nwtrailruns.com TACOMA NARROWS HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, Relay; Tacoma, WA; tacomanarrowshalf.com GIRLFRIENDS FITNESS FESTIVAL 5K RUN/WALK; 5K; Vancouver, WA; whyracingevents.com Spring/Summer 2019 racecenter.com

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GNAR GNAR; 10K; Government Camp, OR; gobeyondracing.com INTERLAKEN ICE CREAM DASH; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; nwtrailruns.com CANBY DAHLIA RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Canby, OR; canbydahliarun.com RUN A MUK; 5K, 10K; Monroe, WA; mukilteolighthousefestival.com SEATTLE MARATHON 5K/10K + Kids Fun Run; Kids, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; seattlemarathon.org 8/25 IRON HORSE HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; North Bend, WA; runironhorse.com

9/29 BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON Come run what is often called the most beautiful race in the Pacific Northwest.

Full, half, 10K, 5K and relay.

8/31 SUNRIVER HALF MARATHON FOR A CAUSE Set in beautiful Sunriver, Oregon this premiere running event includes a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid’s Race.

Benefiting St. Charles Cancer Services.

Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Sunriver, OR; sunrivermarathon.com 8/31 8/31 9/1

9/2 9/2 9/2 9/2 9/6 9/7 9/7 9/7 9/7 9/8 9/14 9/14 9/14 9/15 9/15 9/15 9/20 9/21

9/21 9/21 9/21 9/21 9/21 9/21 9/21 9/21 9/21 9/21 9/22 9/22 9/22 9/22 9/22 9/27

HARDESTY HARDCORE; 5.m, 14.5m; Lowell, OR; level32racing.com HERO-UP HALF-MARATHON & 5K; Kids, 5K, 13.1m; Tigard, OR; hero-up.org OREGON WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON 13.1m, Relay; Carlton OR; oregonwinecountryhalf.com ORRC GREENWAY TRAIL TRIAL 10K; 10K; Beaverton, OR; orrc.net EUGENE BREWS CRUISE 5K; 5K; Eugene, OR; level32racing.com LABOR DAY HALF; Kids, 5K, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; labordayrun.com OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER LABOR DAY HALF; Kids, 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; labordayrun.com BEST IN THE WEST HIGH NOON HALF AND 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Sweet Home, OR; bestinthewesttriathlon.com GOAT RUN (Great Olympic Adventure Trail Run); 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Port Angeles, WA; greatoatrun.org MIDDLE FORK TRAIL RUN; 10K, 13.1m, 22m, 50K; North Bend, WA; nwtrailruns.com NUT 100K & 50K; 50K, 100K; Glide, OR; gobeyondracing.com OREGON FALL HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Canby, OR; theoregonmarathon.com BEAT BEETHOVEN’S 5TH 5K RUN/WALK; Kids, 5K; Bend, OR; beatbeethoven5k.com APPLETREE SUNSET 5K; 5K; Vancouver, WA; whyracingevents.com BRIDGE OF THE GODDESS HALF MARATHON & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; runwithpaula.com COTTAGE GROVE HALF MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m; Cottage Grove, OR; cottagegrovehalf.com APPLETREE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Vancouver, WA; whyracingevents.com ROTARY MULTI-SPORT RIVERFEST; 5K, 10K, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Salem, OR; rotarytriathlonofsalem.org SCENIC HALF MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m; Sandpoint, ID; scenichalf.com GOLDEN ULTRA; 5K, 10K, 20K, 13.1m, 20 mile, 50K, 50m, Relay; Golden, BC; goldenultra.com REED COLLEGE FUND RUN/WALK 5K; Portland, OR; reed.edu/5k HAPPY GIRLS RUN-SPOKANE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; happygirlsrun.com INDIAN SUMMER HALF-MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m; Richland, WA; 3rrr.org ORRC BEST DAM RUN 10K; 10K; Estacada, OR; orrc.net MOLALLA RIVER TRAIL RACE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Molalla, OR; molallarunningclub.com MONKEY FACE HALF MARATHON; 4m, 13.1m, Relay; Terrebonne, OR; pinkbuffaloracing.com MOUNTAIN LAKES 100; 100m; Detroit, OR; gobeyondracing.com PARADISE VALLEY TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; nwtrailruns.com RUN THE DAM; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Grand Coulee, WA; runthedam.com SUNSET ON THE SPRINGWATER; 10K, 13.1m; Sellwood, OR; terrapinevents.com TEHALEH TRAIL RUN; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bonney Lake, WA; evergreentrailruns.com BEAVERTON HALF MARATHON & 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Beaverton, OR; runwithpaula.com BORING MARATHON, HALF-BORING HALF, AND CONSTANTLY BORING 8K; 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Boring/Gresham, OR; boringmarathon.com ORCA HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Seattle, WA; orcahalf.com STREET SCRAMBLE FREMONT OKTOBERFEST; Adv Race; Seattle, WA; streetscramble.com SUNDAE RUNDAY; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; sundaerunday.com OAKRIDGE TRIPLE SUMMIT CHALLENGE; 3-Day, Various; Oakridge, OR; oakridgetriplesummitchallenge.com

5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Bellingham, WA; bellinghambaymarathon.org

BURIEN BRAT TROT; 1m, 5K; Burien, WA; burienbrattrot.com HARVEST CLASSIC 10K RUN AND 5K RUN/WALK

Kids, 5K, 10K; Longview, WA; rotaryharvestclassic.org 10/5 DRT 11; 11m (trail); Bend, OR; larkrunning.com/drt11 10/5 WHIDBEY WOODS TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Langley, WA; nwtrailruns.com

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11/2 11/3 11/3

10/6 SPIRIT OF OREGON HALF MARATHON & HIGH STREET HUSTLE 5K & 10K

Enjoy this fall run along the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range’s dry side with views of snow-capped peaks lining the course. Participants get catered lunch and free entry (and beer) to the Bend Ale Festival post-race.

10/12 THE ROGUE MARATHON

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10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Ashland, OR; therogueruns.com ORRC BLUE LAKE RUNS 5K, HALF MARATHON & KIDS’ RUN; Kids, 5K, 13.1m; Fairview, OR; orrc.net DEFIANCE 50K/30K/15K; 15K, 50K; Tacoma, WA; defiance50k.com ELK KING TRAIL RACES; 25k, 26.2m, 50K; Tillamook, OR; gobeyondracing.com HELL OF THE NORTHWEST TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, OR; oregontrailruns.com OREGON BREWERY RUNNING SERIES - 54-40 BREWING 5K FUN RUN; 5K; Washougal, WA; breweryrunningseries.com RUN WITH THE KOKANEE; 5K, 10K; Issaquah, WA; nwtrailruns.com CITY OF TREES MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Boise, ID; cityoftreesmarathon.com GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE 5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON AND PINK BRIGADE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; whyracingevents.com GREAT COLUMBIA CROSSING 10K RUN / WALK; 10K; Astoria, OR; greatcolumbiacrossing.com GOODLIFE FITNESS VICTORIA MARATHON; Kids, 8K, 10K, 13.1m; VICTORIA, BC; runvictoriamarathon.com SNOHOMISH RIVER RUN; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Snohomish, WA; snohomishriverrun.com THE SPOKANE MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Spokane, WA; thespokanemarathon.com HAYDEN LAKE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, AND QUARTER MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Hayden, ID; haydenlakemarathon.org OKTOBERFEST TRAIL RUNS; 8K, 10m; Leavenworth, WA; runwenatchee.com REGATTA RUN; 5K; Tualatin, OR; regattarun.com THE BLANCHARD BEAST 10 MILE TRAIL RACE; 10m; Bow, WA; blanchardbeast.com

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Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; St. Helens, OR; crfoursquare.com/reindeerrun.html

13.1m, 26.2m; Hood River, OR; columbiagorgemarathon.com 10/26 ORRC AUTUMN LEAVES 50/50 - 50 MILE & 50K ULTRA RUNS; 50K,

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10/26

12/7

10/27 10/27

COLUMBIA CLASSIC; 2m, 10m; Richland, WA; 3rrr.org MUD AND CHOCOLATE 4.5 MILE RUN; 4.5m; Redmond, WA; mudandchocolate.com OREGON BREWERY RUNNING SERIES - BAERLIC BREWING 5K FUN RUN; 5K; Portland, OR; breweryrunningseries.com MONTEREY BAY HALF MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 13.1m; Monterey, CA; bsim.org GRAND RIDGE TRAIL RUN; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; evergreentrailruns.com RAVENNA REFRESHER TRAIL RUN; 8K, 4K, 12K; Seattle, WA; nwtrailruns.com DUCK BEAVER RIVALRY RUN 5K, 10K & HALF; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Tualatin, OR; runsignup.com ORRC/COLUMBIA BANK TURKEY TROT AT THE ZOO; Kids, 4m; Portland, OR; orrc.net THE GOBBLER’S REVENGE (OMRR); 2.5m Walk, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Albany, OR; omroadrace.org GIVE N’ GOBBLE; 5K, 10K; Sherwood, OR; givengobble.com SEATTLE TURKEY TROT; 5K; Seattle, WA; seattleturkeytrot.org THANKSGIVING DAY: 5k, 10k, kids dash; Kids, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; magnusonseries.org TURKEY DAY 5K AND 5 MILE RUN; 5K, 5m; Redmond, WA; turkeydayruns.wordpress.com TURKEY ON THE RUN; Kids, 5K, 12k; Wenatchee, WA; runwenatchee.com TURKEY TROT EUGENE; 2m, 4m; Eugene, OR; level32racing.com FRIENDSGIVING 5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Springfield, OR; pinkbuffaloracing.com AMICA INSURANCE SEATTLE MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Seattle, WA; seattlemarathon.org REDMOND REINDEER ROMP TRAIL RUN; 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; nwtrailruns.com

Enjoy refreshments before and after, special gift for finishers, free massage, half marathoners receive a custom medal and there is a costume contest!

Beautiful fall Marathon and Half Marathon that showcases the Scenic Columbia Gorge at peak of fall colors making it one of the most scenic runs in the country! Large finishers medal, swag bag, chip timing, catered lunch, and free massage included!

10/26

RUN

12/7 REINDEER RUN

10/20 COLUMBIA GORGE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON

50m; St. Paul, OR; orrc.net CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE 50K TRAIL RUN; 50K; Spokane, WA; ccc50k.com GRANTS PASS MARATHON, 1/2, 10K AND 5K; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Grants Pass, OR; grantspasshalf.com HALLOWEEN RUN: 5k, 10k, Obstacle Dash!; Kids, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; magnusonseries.org OREGON BREWERY RUNNING SERIES - MCMENAMINS KENNEDY SCHOOL; 5K; Portland, OR; breweryrunningseries.com SCARY RUN 5K, 10K AND HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Washougal, WA; whyracingevents.com TRI-CITIES MARATHON AND MARATHON RELAY; 26.2m, Relay;

ALE

10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; bendalerun.com

5K, 10K, 13.1m; Salem, OR; spiritoforegonrun.com

lakewashingtonhalf.com OREGON BREWERY RUNNING SERIES - BASE CAMP BREWING CO; 5K; Portland, OR; breweryrunningseries.com SILVER FALLS TRAIL 50K, MARATHON AND 7 MILE; 10K, 26.2m, 50K; Silverton, OR; silverfallsmarathon.com ZEITGEIST HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Boise, ID; zhalfmarathon.com AUTUMN TRAILS EUGENE; 3.5m, 6m, 10 mile, 16m; Eugene, OR; level32racing.com SILVER FALLS TRAIL HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Silverton, OR; silverfallsmarathon.com

11/9 BEND ALE RUN

Experience The Spirit of Oregon by running through Oregon’s capitol city and feasting post race on beer, wine, and goodies from all regions of Oregon.

10/26

Spring/Summer 2019 racecenter.com

Newcastle, WA; nwtrailruns.com

10/27 HALLOWEENATHON; 5K, 10K, 15K; Aloha, OR; uberthons.com 10/27 RUN LIKE HELL; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; terrapinevents.com 10/27 RUN SCARED 5K AND 10K; Kids, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; runscared5k.com 11/2 HAPPY GIRLS RUN SISTERS; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; happygirlsrun.com 11/2 CARKEEK COOLER TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; nwtrailruns.com 11/2 LAKE WASHINGTON HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Kirkland, WA;

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Richland, WA; 3rrr.org 10/27 COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN; 7.6m, 7.6 mile, 19.5m, 50K;

12/7 12/7 12/14 12/14 12/21 12/21

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER RUN 5K, 10K; Ridgefield, WA; runridgefield.com FROZEN TRAIL RUNFEST; 5K, 15K, 25K, 50K; Eugene, OR; level32racing.com SHELLBURG FALLS TRAIL RUN; 5m; Lyons, OR; runwildadventures.com STREET SCRAMBLE AT THE MARKET; Adv Race; Seattle, WA; streetscramble.com EUGENE HOLIDAY HALF MARATHON & HUSTLE 10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; pinkbuffaloracing.com SEWARD SOLSTICE TRAIL RUN; 4.2m, 10K; Seattle, WA; nwtrailruns.com HOLIDAY FUN RUN: 5K, 10K, 15K KIDS DASH; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; magnusonseries.org LAMPSON CABLE BRIDGE RUN; 1m, 5K, 10K; Pasco, WA;

6/14

pascoparksandrec.com 12/22 JINGLE BELLS RUN; 5K, 15K; Eugene, OR; eclecticedgeracing.com 12/22 OY VEY 5K; 5K; Mercer Island, WA; oyvey5k.com

HOOD TO COAST PACIFIC CITY - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CHARITY TEAMS; Relay; Pacific City, OR; htcraceseries.com 5/18 GORGEOUS PORTLAND PUB RELAY; Relay; Portland, OR; gorgeousseries.com

8/16 SPOKANE TO SANDPOINT RELAY

6/15 BOULDER BEER CHASE

RELAYS 5/4

WILD ROGUE RELAY Relay; Applegate Lake, OR; thewildroguerelay.com

Inland Northwest’s premier overnight relay. 200 miles. 12 friends. World class trails along the Spokane River. Beach finish at Lake Pend Oreille.

Memories for a lifetime.

6 Friends. 50 miles. One day. One van.

Boulder’s best breweries. A unique “beer relay” - run and sample amazing craft beer along the course with a specular view of the Colorado Rockies.

Relay; Spokane, WA; spokanetosandpoint.com

6/1 BEND BEER CHASE Relay; Boulder, CO; cascaderelays.com

6 Friends. 50 miles. One day. One van.

Central Oregon’s best breweries. A unique “beer relay” - run and sample amazing craft beer along the course!

6/29 7/12

Relay; Bend, OR; cascaderelays.com 6/8 6/9

SAWTOOTH RELAY; Relay; Sun Valley, ID; sawtoothrelay.com GORGEOUS HOOD TO HOOD RELAY; Relay; Government Camp, OR; gorgeousseries.com

6/14 ALASKA RELAY Overnight relay running in the great north. 185 miles and 12 friends. Beautiful mountains, shoreline runs, late night sun, and a waterfront finish in Seward.

8/2 CASCADE LAKES RELAY

saturday July 20, 2019

Tiger-Du

Colville, Washington

# swim 1.5K bike 40K run 10K

Relay; San Diego, CA; cascaderelays.com

5/5

PMS Spot Colors Green: 369u Light Blue: 306u Dark Blue: 2965u Orange: 151u

Relay; Anchorage, AK; nxnwrelays.com

HOOD TO COAST/PORTLAND TO COAST RELAYS; Relay; Mt. Hood, OR; hoodtocoastrelay.com

8/23 RAGNAR TRAIL RAINIER-WA; Relay; Crystal Mountain, WA; runragnar.com 9/15 GORGEOUS RELAY; Relay; Hood River, OR; gorgeousseries.com 10/5 HOOD TO COAST HIGH DESERT; Relay; Bend, OR; htcraceseries.com 10/6 GORGEOUS COAST RELAY; Relay; Astoria, OR; gorgeousseries.com 10/19 THE MORAN CONSTITUTIONAL RELAY; Relay; Olga, WA; nwtrailruns.com 10/20 TRAILS TO TAPS RELAY; Relay; Bellingham, WA; trailstotaps.com 12/8 CIVIL WAR RELAY; Relay; Eugene, OR; rltrelays.com 2/22/20 SAN DIEGO BEER CHASE

TRIATHLONS/DUATHLONS

12 Friends. 2 Vans. 216 miles of Oregon’s most challenging running relay course traveling through the Oregon Outback from Diamond Lake into the community of Bend.

Relay; Bend, OR; cascaderelays.com

Tiger-Tri

8/23

ROSE CITY RELAY; Relay; Portland, OR; terrapinevents.com REEBOK RAGNAR NORTHWEST PASSAGE; Relay; Blaine to Langley, WA; runragnar.com 7/13 CSC BARREL TO KEG RELAY; Relay; Philomath, OR; communityservices.us/barrel-to-keg 7/14 GORGEOUS WINE COUNTRY RELAY; Relay; Dundee, OR; gorgeousseries.com

PORTLAND TRI CLUB - MOCK TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Clinic; Vancouver, WA; pdxtriclub.org 5/11 HEART OF THE VALLEY TRIATHLON; Sprint (pool) Tri, Sprint Du, Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Corvallis, OR; hotvtriathlon.com 5/18 RAGE IN THE SAGE DUATHLON; Sprint Du, Off Road Du; Benton City, WA; 3rrr.org 5/19 WESTWOOD LAKE TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Nanaimo, BC; dynamicraceevents.com 5/26 ONION MAN TRIATHLON; Olympic Tri; Walla Walla, WA; wwmultisports.com 6/1 PDX TRIATHLON AT BLUE LAKE; Kids Tri, Super Sprint Tri, Super Sprint Du, Super Sprint Aquabike; Fairview, OR; whyracingevents.com

TRI Harder DU Tiger

www.tigertri.com Spring/Summer 2019 racecenter.com

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THE OREGON WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON GET 10% OFF RACE ENTRY WITH CODE: WINENOTRACE19 SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 | 7AM-NOON | CARLTON, OR | WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL

REGISTER AT OREGONWINECOUNTRYHALF.COM This event is produced by the Oregon Sports Authority

6/1 6/1 6/2 6/2 6/8 6/8 6/9 6/16 6/22 6/22 6/28 6/29 6/30 7/6 7/6 7/13 7/13 7/13 7/13 7/14 7/14 7/20

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7/27 7/27 8/4 8/4 8/4 8/9 8/10 8/10 8/10 8/17 8/17 8/17 8/18 8/24

LAKE WILDERNESS TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Kids Tri; Maple Valley, WA; lakewildernesstriathlon.com WINE CAPITAL OF CANADA TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Oliver, BC; dynamicraceevents.com PDX TRIATHLON AT BLUE LAKE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Fairview, OR; whyracingevents.com OLIVER 1/2 IRON & AQUABIKE; Long Tri, Long Aquabike; Oliver, BC; dynamicraceevents.com MOSES LAKE TRIATHLON: For the Health of It!; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Moses Lake, WA; buduracing.com OREGON DUNES SPRINT TRIATHLON & DUATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Dunes City, OR; oregondunestriathlon.com 406 DUATHLON CHALLENGE AND 5K CHALLENGE; 5K, Sprint Du, Long Du; Billings, MT; 406raceseries.com BLACK HILLS TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Sprint Du; Lacey, WA; runlakewood.com PADDEN TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bellingham, WA; cob.org/services/recreation GRANITE MAN TRI SPORT WEEKEND; Sprint Tri, Off Road Tri, Sprint Du, Off Road Du, Sprint Aquabike, Long Aquabike, Kids Tri; Applegate Lake, OR; granite-man.com PACIFIC CREST KIDS SPLASH, PEDAL-N-DASH; Kids; Sunriver, OR; whyracingevents.com PACIFIC BEASTMAN TRI, ENDURANCE DU & AQUABIKE; Long Tri, Long Du, Long Aquabike; Sunriver, OR; whyracingevents.com PACIFIC CREST OLYMPIC TRI, DU & AQUABIKE AND ULTRA SPRINT TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, Olympic Aquabike; Sunriver, OR; whyracingevents.com ELTON HOME TEAM EASTSIDE TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Kids Tri; Issaquah, WA; eastsidetri.com RIGHTEOUS RICHLAND SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Off Road Tri; Richland, WA; 3rrr.org LAKE WHATCOM TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Youth Du; Bellingham, WA; lakewhatcomtriathlon.com LAKEWOOD SUMMERFEST TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Lakewood, WA; lakewoodsummerfesttriathlon.com ELLENSBURG TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Ellensburg, WA; buduracing.com JEDI MOUNTAIN BIKE WEEKEND; 5K, Long Du, Off Road Du; Ashland, OR; roguevalleyracegroup.com DESCHUTES DASH MULTISPORT EVENT; 5K, 10K, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Bend, OR; deschutesdash.com SPRING MEADOW TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike, Kids Tri; Helena, MT; springmeadowtri.com CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND Sat: Olympic Tri, Long Tri; Sun: Tri-A-Tri, Sprint Tri, Kids Tri; Chelan, WA; chelanman.com TIGER TRI Olympic Tri; Colville, WA; tigertri.com HAGG LAKE TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Forest Grove, OR; whyracingevents.com HAGG LAKE OFF-ROAD SPRINT TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Off Road Sprint Tri, Off Road Sprint Du, Off Road Aquabike; Forest Grove, OR; whyracingevents.com MONTANA WOMEN’S TRIATHLON; Sprint (pool) Tri; Helena, MT; mtwomenstri.com WHIDBEY ISLAND TRIATHLON Sprint Tri; Langley, WA; whidbeytriathlon.com POWER OF PASCO SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Pasco, WA; 3rrr.org ROLF PRIMA TRI AT THE GROVE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Cottage Grove, OR; triatthegrove.com THE LUCKY TRIATHLON FESTIVAL; First Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Woodland, WA; whyracingevents.com BELLINGHAM YOUTH TRIATHLON; Kids Tri; Bellingham, WA; cob.org/services/recreation ELK LAKE TRI/DU/AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, Olympic Aquabike; Victoria, BC; dynamicraceevents.com TRIUMPH IRON RELAY; Long Tri, Iron Distance Tri, Relay Tri; Corvallis, OR; triumphrelay.com COEUR D’ALENE TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; Coeur D alene, ID; cdatriathlon.com LAKE TYE TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Youth Tri; Monroe, WA; laketyetriathlon.com LAKE TYE YOUTH TRIATHLON; Youth Tri; Monroe, WA; laketyetriathlon.com AQUAMAN DUATHLON; Run, Swim, Run; Richland, WA; 3rrr.org COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Vancouver, WA; whyracingevents.com LAKE MERIDIAN TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Kent, WA; lakemeridiantri.com GIRLFRIENDS ALL WOMEN’S TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; 5K, Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike; Vancouver, WA; whyracingevents.com TITANIUM MAN JUNIOR TRIATHLON; Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Richland, WA; 3rrr.org

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9/7 9/14 9/15

BONNEY LAKE TRIATHLON (Olympic and Sprint); Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bonney Lake, WA; buduracing.com PLUTONIUM MAN TRIATHLON; Olympic Tri; Richland, WA; 3rrr.org BEST IN THE WEST TRIATHLON FESTIVAL; 5K, 13.1m, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Long Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Long Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike, Long Aquabike, Kids Tri, Youth Tri, Youth Du; Foster, OR; bestinthewesttriathlon.com LAKE OF THE WOODS TRI SPORT WEEKEND; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Sprint Tri, Long Tri, Sprint Du, Long Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike, Long Aquabike, Kids Tri, Youth Du; Klamath Falls, OR; lakeofthewoodstri.com LAKE STEVENS TRIATHLON (Olympic and Sprint); Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Lake Stevens, WA; buduracing.com BLACK DIAMOND TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Long Tri; Enumclaw, WA; blackdiamondtri.com CULTUS LAKE TRIATHLON - SPRINT/STANDARD/HALF IRON/AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Long Tri, Long Aquabike; Cultus Lake, BC; dynamicraceevents.com

9/22 ROTARY MULTI-SPORT RIVERFEST

6/29 7/13 7/13 7/20 8/24 9/20

CYCLING RACES 5/4 7/13 8/28 9/6 9/6

Triathlon, Duathlon, 5K and 10K events encompassing three parks, two bridges, and one river. Food, drinks, familyfriendly atmosphere at Riverfront Park open to all visitors!

5K, 10K, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Salem, OR; rotarytriathlonofsalem.org

MISSION GRANDURO 25/45 MILE MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE; MtB; Wenatchee, WA; nwepicseries.com OREGON 12/24 MTB RELAY; MtB; Bend, OR; oregonmtb24.com SUN TOP 9/30/60 MILE MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE; MtB; Enumclaw, WA; nwepicseries.com HIGH CASCADES 100; 100m MtB; Bend, OR; highcascades100.com CAPITOL FOREST 14/50/100 MILE MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE; MtB; Olympia, WA; nwepicseries.com BEND FAT TIRE TOUR; MtB; Bend, OR; bendfattiretour.com

9/8 9/21 9/29

OREGON COAST GRAVEL EPIC; Various, Gravel; Waldport, OR; oregontriplecrown.com RETURN ON THE JEDI BICYCLE FESTIVAL; Various; Merlin, OR; roguevalleyracegroup.com REBECCA’S PRIVATE IDAHO; MtB; Sun Valley, ID; rebeccasprivateidaho.com BEST IN THE WEST 40K BIKE RIDE; Road Race; Sweet Home, OR; bestinthewesttriathlon.com BEST IN THE WEST 58 MILE BIKE RIDE; Road Race; Sweet Home, OR; bestinthewesttriathlon.com MT. BAKER HILL CLIMB; Road Race; Glacier, WA; bakerhillclimb.com KETTLE METTLE DIRTY (Gravel) Fondo; Various, Gravel; Penticton, BC; kettlemettle.ca MT. ASHLAND HILL CLIMB BIKE RACE; MtB; Ashland, OR; mtashlandbike.com

CYCLING TOURS/RIDES 5/18

MUD/OBSTACLE/MULTI-SPORT/ADVENTURE RACES 5/5 SALEM RIVER 2 RIDGE Experience the beauty of the Willamette Valley and Silver Falls State park with the Salem River 2 Ridge Relay. 6mi down river paddle, 40mi bike, and 6mi run – individuals or teams.

Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Salem, OR; salemriver2ridge.com 5/18

SELCO POLE PEDAL PADDLE; Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Bend, OR; pppbend.com 5/25 STREET SCRAMBLE GIG HARBOR; Adv Race; Gig Harbor, WA; streetscramble.com 5/26 SKI TO SEA; Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Bellingham, WA; skitosea.com 6/1 GAP2GAP; Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Yakima, WA; yakimagreenway.org/gap2gap 6/1 THE TEANAWAY NAVIGATION RACE; Adv Race; Cle Elum, WA; navraces.com 6/8 KULSHAN QUEST AR; Adv Race; Bellingham, WA; questraces.com 6/9 BELLINGHAM SWIMRUN; SwimRun; Bellingham, WA; questraces.com 6/15 MT. ADAMS RIDE AND TIE; Ride & Tie 12 and 30 miles; Trout Lake, WA; mtadamsride.wordpress.com 6/30 SEATTLE SWIMRUN; SwimRun; Seattle, WA; questraces.com 7/19 DAVID THOMPSON PADDLESPORT CLASSIC; 100K, Paddling; Revelstoke, BC; paddlerevelstoke.ca 9/7 ALBANY BEER “RUN”; .3K; Albany, OR; omroadrace.org 9/7 RUN FOR SHELTER OCR; 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Chehalis, WA 9/14 BELLINGHAM TRAVERSE; Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Bellingham, WA; recreationnorthwest.org 9/21 ISLAND QUEST AR; Adv Race; East Sound, WA; questraces.com 9/22 SWIMRUN ORCAS ISLAND; SwimRun; Eastsound, WA; swimrunusa.com/orcas-island 9/28 THE BIG HURT; Adv Race; Port Angeles, WA; bighurtpa.com 10/6 STREET SCRAMBLE BELLINGHAM; Adv Race; Bellingham, WA; streetscramble.com 10/26 EUGENE MULTI SPORT ADVENTURE; 5K, Run/Bike/Golf; Eugene, OR; eclecticedgeracing.com 12/7 DECEPTION PASS DASH TIDAL RACE | PNW EXTREME PADDLING EVENT; 6m Paddle; Oak Harbor, WA; deceptionpassdash.com

SASQUATCH DURO; Road Race, Bike Tour; Oakridge, OR; sasquatchduro.com 6/1 OREGON GRAN FONDO; Road Race, Bike Tour; Cottage Grove, OR; oregontriplecrown.com 6/15 COLUMBIA CENTURY CHALLENGE; Bike Tour; Clatskanie, OR; cyclecolumbiacounty.com 6/22 PETAL PEDAL; Bike Tour; Silverton, OR; petalpedal.com 6/28 TOUR DE CREST - BIKE RIDES AT PACIFIC CREST WEEKEND; Bike Tour; Sunriver, OR; whyracingevents.com 7/13 KAISER PERMANENTE SEATTLE TO PORTLAND PRESENTED BY ALASKA AIRLINES; Road cycling event, 200 miles; Seattle, WA; cascade.org/stp 7/13 TOUR DES CHUTES AND COPA FAMILY 5K; 5K, Bike Tour; Bend, OR; tourdeschutes.org 7/20 TOUR DE WHATCOM; Bike Tour; Bellingham, WA; tourdewhatcom.com 7/27 AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION TOUR DE CURE; 5K; Hillsboro, OR; diabetes.org/tourpdx 7/27 RIDE AROUND CLARK COUNTY (RACC); Road Race; Vancouver, WA; vbc-usa.com 7/27 TOUR DE CURE; Various Distances; Hillsboro, OR; diabetes.org/tourpdx 7/28 CYCLE CELEBRATION; 10m, 20m, 50m; Spokane Valley, WA; cyclecelebration.com 8/10 OBLITERIDE

Bike Tour; Seattle, WA; obliteride.org 8/23 RIDE FROM SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER & PARTY; Bike Tour; Seattle - Vancouver, BC, WA; cascade.org 8/25 CHUCKANUT CLASSIC; Bike Tour; Bellingham, WA; mtbakerbikeclub.clubexpress.com 9/1 THE VINEYARD TOUR; Bike Tour; Roseburg, OR; thevineyardtour.com

SWIMMING/EXPOS/CLINICS/OTHER 6/14

THE BLUESEVENTY FRIDAY NIGHT SWIM RACE JULY; Swimming; Kent, WA; fridaynightswimraces.com 7/4 MARTHA LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM JULY; Swimming; Lynnwood, WA; marthalakeswim.com 7/14 STEVE OMI OPEN WATER MEMORIAL SWIM; 1m; Coeur d’Alene, ID; omiswim.com 7/19 THE BLUESEVENTY FRIDAY NIGHT SWIM RACE JULY; Swimming; Kent, WA; fridaynightswimraces.com 9/7 COLUMBIA CROSSING SWIM; Swimming; Pasco, WA; 3rrr.org 9/7 FOOT TRAFFIC WOMEN’S ACADEMY FALL 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM; 5K, 10K, 13.1m - Training; Portland, OR; foottraffic.us

MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES 5/11

STOTTLEMEYER 30/60 MILE MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE; MtB; Port Gamble, WA; nwepicseries.com SPRING THAW MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL; MtB; Ashland, OR; ashlandspringthaw.com 5/26 SISTERS STAMPEDE; MtB; Sisters, OR; sistersstampede.com 6/8 ECHO VALLEY 14/30/60 MILE MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE; MtB; Chelan, WA; nwepicseries.com 5/18

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Spring and summer offer PNW runners some spectacular trails to explore. Pictured, a participant at the Smith Rock Ascent event which kicks off Go Beyond Racing’s calendar of events each May. Photo: Paul Nelson