Owyhee Off-Road Challenge Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k

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Owyhee Off-Road Challenge
55k, Half, 10k, & 5k
March 25, 2023

Ready to experience fresh air, wide-open spaces, and beautiful landscape? Take a trip to Adrian, Oregon (just 54-miles northwest of Boise, Idaho) and experience the rugged beauty of the Owyhees and the hospitality of a small-town. The Owyhee Off-Road Challenge 55k, Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k offer breathtaking views of the Snake River and Owyhee Valleys with the friendliest volunteers this side of the Rockies. All proceeds go to help fund a new track for the Adrian community.

"Honestly one of the best, toughest, and most fun races I've ever ran in 20+ years of endurance events. Your volunteers were top notch. Every time I thanked them at an aid station they thanked me for coming out. Outstanding event from top to bottom." E.H. Middleton, Idaho

"This was an amazing experience! Great course support, beautiful views, and a challenging but fun route! It is definitely one of my favorite races. I also think that this half marathon course is giving Robie Creek a run for its money for the title of toughest half in the northwest! I can't wait for next year!" ~B. Campbell, Gresham, Oregon

Join us for the 7th Annual Owyhee Off-Road Challenge on March 25th, 2023! The 55k will start at 7:00 a.m. and the Half will begin at 10:00 a.m. (Mountain Time Zone) in Adrian, OR, just an hour drive from Boise, ID.

Start Location:
Two Rivers Community Park
(Owyhee Watershed Council)
106 Owyhee Street
Adrian, OR 97901

OWYHEE OFF-ROAD CHALLENGE
55K, HALF MARATHON, 10K, & 5K
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023

Start Times: We are in the Mountain Time Zone

55K 7:00 a.m. MDT
Half Marathon 10:00 a.m.
10K 10:30 a.m.
5K 11:00 a.m.

Race Fees:
55k

$75.00 per person by February 28, 2023
$85.00 per person March 1st - 23rd. (Online registration closes at 11:59 pm Mountain Time on March 23rd.)
NO Race Day Registration for the 55k

Half Marathon

$50.00 per person by February 28, 2023
$60.00 per person March 1st - 23rd. (Online registration closes at 11:59 pm Mountain Time on March 23rd.)
$75.00 Race Day Registration

10K

$40.00 per person by February 28, 2023
$50.00 per person March 1st - 23rd. (Online registration closes at 11:59 pm Mountain Time on March 23rd.)
$65.00 Race Day Registration

$30.00 per person by February 28, 2023

$40.00 per person March 1st - 23rd. (Online registration closes at 11:59 pm Mountain Time on March 23rd.)
$55.00 Race Day Registration

Packet Pick Up:
Day of Race, only, at the Two Rivers Community Park
55k: 6:00 a.m. to 6:40 a.m. MDT
5k, 10k, & Half: 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Route Info : Click here for information

For safety reasons, due to the rugged and uneven terrain, dogs, baby joggers, strollers, baby carriers, and baby backpacks, are NOT allowed on this course.

Top Finishers' Awards: Top 3 Men's and Women's Finishers Overall for Ultra 55k, Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Finishers' Medals: Hand-Crafted Finishers' Medals will be available for ALL finishers of the 5k, 10k, Half, and 55K this year!

Results: Results will be posted on large screens near the finish line and will also be available online after the event. Overall placement and age bracket placements will be posted.

Changing Rooms and Showers available:
We know some of you have long drives and/or flights after the event, so the high school shower rooms will be open at 12:00 p.m., AFTER the run for participants to freshen up before they hit the road home.

Parking: Parking is available at the Adrian Elementary and High School and on surrounding streets. In addition there will be available parking next to the large storage sheds across from the school. Please be courteous of residential property when choosing where to park.

Click here for a map of parking options. Areas to park are marked with yellow.

Other Questions? See our FAQ section. If your question is not answered there, don't hesitate to contact the Race Director, Nickie Shira by email adrianboosters@gmail.com

Our policies and procedures will continue to be updated as we learn more about COVID-19 and how to keep our participants, volunteers, and communities safe and healthy. These procedures are subject to change at any time and we appreciate your flexibility as we continue to navigate a world with COVID-19.

Sponsors
Interested In Helping Sponsor This Event?
Contact by email.

Volunteers
Interested In Volunteering To Assist With This Event?
Contact by email.

Contact Information:
Race Director: Nickie Shira
adrianboosters@gmail.com

Hosted by the Adrian Sports Boosters to raise funds to build a new track for the small rural community of Adrian, Oregon.

Click here for more information about running for the runners!

"Such an amazing race! Congratulations on a fantastic event! I cannot commend you enough for the hard work it took to make this happen. The efficient check in, the well marked course, the friendly cheerleaders/volunteers, the well placed water and bathroom stations, and the beautiful course all made for a super off-road challenge! You guys did an amazing job and I hope to see this event continue! Thank you!" ~S.L. Smith

Adrian is blessed with so many amazing photographers who share, so generously, their work. Below are links to Facebook photo albums from the OORC 2022 event.