The second week of May rolls in strong with midweek races and a jam-packed weekend that stretches from the Central Oregon high desert to the coastal winds of Astoria.
Things kick off Thursday with the COCC Jungle Run in Bend and Oregon Track Club’s Running Series in Eugene—great opportunities for a speedy tune-up.
By the weekend, the calendar bursts open with everything from the muddy madness of Mud Factor in Medford to the rugged trails of the Tillamook Burn. Road runners can toe the line at classics like Run on the River in Astoria or the festive Hippie Chick at Champoeg State Park…