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Race: Wy’East Wonder 50k Runner: Josh Bergseng Race Date: 06/12/2022 Location: Parkdale, Oregon Results: 8:39 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/7299687069 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Race Organization – Go Beyond Racing does an outstanding job organizing races. Course – Great Single track trails with constant views of Mt. … Read more
Race: Wy’East Wonder 50 Miler Runner: Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 06/12/2022 Location: Parkdale, OR Results: Overall: 67, GP: 27 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I oddly enjoyed that there were no vistas during this year’s edition of Wy’East. It allowed me to fully focus on running … Read more
Race: Smith Rock Ascent 50K Runner: Ron Kelly Race Date: 05/14/2022 Location: Bend, Oregon Results: 33rd overall, 26th Male, 2nd 50-59 Division Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/7143397407 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The race course and scenery was stunning – Great views of the valley and snow capped … Read more
Race: Eugene Marathon Runner: Leah Missik Race Date: 05/01/2022 Location: Eugene, OR Results: 3:44:19 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/7072220608 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The finish at Hayward Field was pretty cool! Overall organization was solid. I felt taken care of and most details seemed to have been … Read more
Race: Eugene Marathon Runner: Chanelle Lansley Race Date: 05/01/2022 Location: Eugene, OR Results: 3:24:26 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? First, the finish at Hayward Field was incredible! Second, the race was very well organized and updates were communicated early and often. Third, the supporters and volunteers were … Read more
Race: Portland Shamrock Run 5K & 8K Runner: Coach Brian Comer Race Date: 03/13/2022 Location: Portland, Oregon Results: http://results2.xacte.com/#/e/2421/leaderboard 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It is a big race with a lot of camaraderie and holiday spirit. With how many people there are (~15,000 in all 4 … Read more
Race: Rogue Gorge Half Marathon Runner: Renee Gale Race Date: 10/17/2021 Location: Prospect, Oregon Results: 81 of 103 overall, 49 of 66 gender Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/6128527820 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The river and all the foliage was so beautiful, striking fall colors, the sun hitting … Read more
Race: Secret Beach 50M Runner: Les Sheffield Race Date: 10/02/2021 Location: Gold Beach, OR Results: 4th Place OA Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/6055309227 3 Bests – What aspects of the Secret Beach 50 Mile did you like the most? 1. The beach section in the morning was fantastic. I love the fog and sound of crashing … Read more
Get runner Alex Nydahl’s take on the Portland Half-Marathon in this race report! Race: Portland Half Marathon Runner: Alex Nydahl Race Date: 10/03/2021 Location: Portland, OR Results: 1:25:55 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/6058650209 3 Bests – What aspects of the Portland Half-Marathon did you like the most? The conditions! October in Portland can range from squall … Read more
Race: Cascade Lakes Relay Runner: Brian Comer Race Date: 7/30/2021 Location: Diamond Lake to Bend, Oregon Results: https://eclecticedgeracing.overallraceresults.com/pages/event_summary/492/ 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The camaraderie is top notch and really second to none. Something about running through the night while sleep deprived really brings out the spirit … Read more
Race: Wy’ East Howl 100k Runner: Frank Fisher Race Date: 7/31/2021 Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon Results: 14:51:29, 40th place Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/5718982585/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course was beautiful! The aid stations were awesome! The course was challenging but still runnable. Not so much … Read more
What is the Wy’east Wonder 50 Mile race? The Wy’east Wonder 50 mile is an annual point-to-point race on Mt. Hood in Oregon. They offer a 50 km race as well as a 50 mile race. Read this review for runner Stephanie Gundel’s experience of the 50 mile race! What is a race report? At … Read more
Summary: Mary’s Peak 50k race report from Team RunRun athlete Andrew Kisslo, from the 2021 race. He shares course specific knowledge, gives advice for other runners, and gives you a great sense for the feel of the race. Read on to learn more and see if this race is for you! Race: Mary’s Peak 50K … Read more
Race: Elkhorn Crest 50 Runner: Andrew K Race Date: 07/25/2020 Location: Sumpter, OR Results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=70699 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/3817203313 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Remote-ness – Course gets you up and out fast from anything so it really appeals to a wilderness trail run. Free 3 miles! … Read more
Race: Bristow Trail Runs 50k Runner: Ashley Nordell Race Date: 02/01/2020 Location: Elijah Bristow State Park- Dexter, Oregon Results: https://eclecticedgeracing.overallraceresults.com/pages/event_summary/351/ 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1) Small, low key feel, but also very professional timing system and organization. 2) Would make for a good family friendly event … Read more
Race: Operation Jack 6 Hour Runner: Ashley Nordell Race Date: 12/07/2019 Location: Tigard, Oregon – Summerlake Park Results: Official results not posted yet, my result was 1st OA and CR with 41 miles and change (it’s a 9/10 mile loop, so you stop at the finish if you can’t make it one more loop) 3 … Read more
Race: Run the Rock 50 Mile Runner: Matt P Race Date: 11/09/2019 Location: Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne, OR Results: 63/106 12:07:42 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2853670998 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. Beautiful desert terrain. 2. Mostly on smooth MTB singletrack trails. 3. Awesome aid stations: food … 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
“This was my first attempt at the 100-mile distance, and I was worried about cutoffs. I really wanted to get that buckle! I was thrilled that I was able to finish strong and get that buckle with a little over 2 hours to spare. I’d been around 1.25-1.5 hrs ahead of the previous cutoffs (miles … Read more
Race: Hood to Coast Runner: Larry Merrifield Race Date: 08/23/2019 Location: Oregon Results: Team Results 80th Overall, 5th in Mixed Submasters 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I’ve been running this race for 35 years during which I have run over 105 total legs and am a member … Read more