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Race: Warburton Trail Festival Runner: Shane Winzar Race Date: 03/12/2022 Location: Warburton, Victoria, Australia Results: 2:33 in the 27km “Redwoods Rush” which is about top third of field. Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/6809519958 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The location – this is a stunning mountain town 90 … Read more
Race: Riverwood Downs 30k Runner: Tom Scott Race Date: 7/24/2021 Location: Monkerai, NSW, Australia Results: 1st overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/5676467941 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It’s a small local event with a great community feel. It traverses some really cool terrain with rocky climbs and descents, … Read more
Race: Kill Bill’s Oyster Dome Challenge 25k Runner: Justin Huff Race Date: 7/17/2021 Location: Alger, WA Results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=85077 – but I got 2nd OA Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/5642938253 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Small, well supported race on awesome trails Not so much – Aspects of the race … Read more
Race: Cougar Mountain Trail Series (19.6 mi) Runner: Matt Pawelski Race Date: 10/25/2020 Location: Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, Newcastle, WA Results: 3:56:33.4 (28/52) Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/4243627138 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Soooooo many trails. A classic and frequented course on Cougar Mountain gives you a … Read more
Race: Porter Creek Trail Run Runner: Frank Fisher Race Date: 12/14/2019 Location: Porter Creek Campground, Elma, WA Results: 3rd overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2933031644 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course, the vibe and the post race. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t … Read more
Race: Jackass Night Trail 31k Wave 2 Runner: Stacey N Race Date: 10/26/2019 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Results: 3:52:33, 13th place 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. Location: It is a beautiful area and travel logistics are simple for a destination race. Fountain Hills and Scottsdale are … Read more
Race: Black Rock Races Ten Summit 25k Runner: Thomas D Race Date: 11/02/2019 Location: Cornwall, NY Results: 03:35:31 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2835896790 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. The course was gnarly and a lot of fun 2. The views were pretty spectacular 3. The people who … Read more
Race: Whistler Alpine Meadows 25K Runner: Rohit E Race Date: 09/21/2019 Location: Whistler Results: https://racedaytiming.ca/results/search.html?name=RohitEipe&fullName=true Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2728996747 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Small field, so trail wasn’t crowded. The 1 aid station they had was well stocked. I went back for seconds of the bacon. … Read more
Race: Oregon Coast 30K (Rainshadow Running) Runner: Jon-Erik J Race Date: 10/13/2019 Location: Yachats, Oregon Results: 6th OA, 3rd AG 3:01:54 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2787397044 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? – Beginning and ending “in town” creating a dynamic experience of a trail race coupled with a … Read more
Race: Race the Wolf 25k Runner: Keith Laverty Race Date: 07/06/2019 Location: Schweitzer Mountain Resort, ID Results: 3rd, 2:44 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2509719743/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved the high country terrain and the ski resort as the main staging area. For a skyrace with … Read more
Race: Run Forest Run 25k Runner: Tyler Sprague Race Date: 02/16/2019 Location: Lake Sylvia State Park, Montesano, WA Results: 1st, 2:12:40 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2154045927 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenic – The course is in a large park next to town, but within the first mile … Read more
Race: Escarpment 25K Runner: Emily C Race Date: 02/09/2019 Location: Government Canyon State Natural Area – San Antonio, Texas Results: 2:51:36; 5th female Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2134960837 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The location! This was the first ever ultra distance trail race at this nature preserve (both a 25K … Read more
Summary: The Orcas Island races are quintessential PNW races – challenging terrain, beautiful scenery (if the weather cooperates) and they bring a strong crowd of local Seattle trail runners and Rainshadow Running fans. With so many distance options, you have plenty of challenges to choose from! Information below is particularly helpful for the 100 mile … Read more
Race: Under Armour Mountain Running Series – Copper Mountain 25k Runner: Elizabeth Carey Race Date: 07/14/2018 Location: Copper Mountain, Colorado Results: 4th F / 1 AG / 10th OA Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1702246551 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenery: The wildflowers were blooming, the Colorado sun was shining, … Read more
Race: Kesugi Half Traverse Runner: Erica M Race Date: 06/23/2018 Location: Kesugi Ridge, Denali State Park, AK Results: 93rd, 5 hrs 30 min 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It was beautiful, challenging, and unlike anything I had done previously. I gained a huge sense of accomplishment from … Read more
Race: Rothrock Trail Challenge Runner: Ryan E Race Date: 06/09/2018 Location: Boalsburg, Pennsylvania Results: http://falconracetiming.com/event/rothrock-trail-challenge-2/ Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1627650750 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Challenging trail course that’s technical and 95% single track. Old school feel to the race with great community of runners doing it Post-race picnic … Read more
Race: Sun Mountain 25k Runner: Rohit E Race Date: 05/20/2018 Location: Methow Valley, WA Results: 3:54:50 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1585482388 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Location: The Methow Valley in May is gorgeous. Moderate elevation in this race: About 2600-2700 ft total elevation gain, and mostly not … Read more
Race: Sun Mountain 25K Runner: Anna U Date: 05/20/2018 Location: Winthrop, WA Results: 4:07 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The landscape is absolutely breathtaking! Big rolling hills covered with wild sunflowers and lupine for miles, snowcapped Cascades in the distance and Lake Patterson to look down on from … Read more
Race: Yakima Skyline 25K Runner: Rohit E Date: 4/22/2018 Location: Umtanum Creek / Yakima Ridge Results: 5:16:25 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1525962845 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? After the brutal climb, running on the ridge was pretty fun. Fantastic views of (I think) Baker and Rainier, visibility for miles, great … Read more
Quick Summary: The Canyons 100K is a double out-and-back course based in Foresthill CA with a start-finish-village at the old Foresthill Elementary School. It is run mostly on single-track, on the historical Western States Trail, running scenic and challenging sections of trail along familiar WS100 course highlights like Swinging Bridge and Rucky Chuck River. The … Read more