Looking ahead to Central Oregon community sports

Published 12:00 am Monday, July 16, 2018

Six weeks: The Beat Beethoven’s 5th 5K, held at the Central Oregon Community College track on Aug. 25. Beethoven’s 5th Symphony will be playing, and the goal is to finish the race before the 33-minute composition ends. Proceeds benefit the Central Oregon Symphony. Entry costs $30 for the 5K and $20 for the 1-mile run/walk. Registration is now available at www.beatbeethoven5k.com.

Two months: The Under Armour Mountain Running Series will be at Mount Bachelor on Sept. 15. The event includes 5K, 10K, 18K and 50K mountain runs. Registration costs $50 for the 5K, $79 for the 10K, $99 for the 18K and $119 for the 50K. Course maps and further details are available at www.uamountainrunning.com/event-locations/mt-bachelor.

Three months: The Storm King Trail Half and 10K, held at Seventh Mountain Resort in Bend on Oct. 13. Formerly known as Super Dave’s Down & Dirty Half, the race is one of the final trail runs of the year. Registration for the 2018 race has not yet opened, so check back at www.superfitproductions.com/races/storm-king-trail-half-marathon for updates.

Four months: Run the Rock, 50-mile and 50K races held Nov. 10 and a half marathon on Nov. 11. All races will be held within Smith Rock State Park and Crooked River National Grasslands. Entry costs $60 for the half marathon, $105 for the 50K and $120 for the 50-mile race. Prices will increase on Aug. 1. More information is available at www.alpinerunning.co/run-the-rock-50.

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