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

Take the Challenge!
The 5th Annual Owyhee Off-Road Challenge
March 23, 2019

"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

"This was by far the most beautiful and well supported half I have ever done (12 in last five years.) Community support was incredible. I have been talking it up already." S.S. Bend, Oregon

Hosted by the Adrian Sports Boosters to raise funds to build a new track for the community. Click here for more information.

Join us for the 4th Annual Owyhee Off-Road Challenge Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on
March 23rd, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Mountain Time Zone) in Adrian, OR, just an hour drive from Boise, ID.

Get off the road and into the hills! The breathtaking views and stunning Snake River Valley scenery from the TOP of the Owyhees are worth the climb.

Both runners and walkers are welcome to compete in all events. For the half marathon, there is a time limit of four hours to finish. We look forward to seeing you and wish you the best of success in your training.

All proceeds from this event go to help improve the Adrian School District track.

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

Important Notice: If you are registering on the day of the race, please come prepared to pay by check or cash. We are not set up to take debit or credit card payments and there are no ATMs in town.

A part of the Oregon Half-Marathon Series!

Packet Pick Up: Packet Pick-up available Day of Race only from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Two Rivers Community Center.

HALF MARATHON, 10K, & 5K
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019

Start Times: We are in the Mountain Time Zone

Half Marathon - 10:00 a.m.
10K - 10:30 a.m.
5K - 10:45 a.m.
(Chip timing will be used for all three races)

All participants will receive a high quality, long-sleeve tech shirt.

Race Fees:

Half Marathon
$50.00 per person by March 12th
$55.00 per person March 12th - 22nd. (Online registration closes at 3:00 on March 22nd.)
$60.00 per person on day of race
10K
$40.00 per person by March 12th

$45.00 per person March 12th - 22nd. (Online registration closes at 3:00 on March 22nd.)
$50.00 per person on day of race

5K
$30.00 per person by March 12th

$35.00 per person March 12th - 22nd. (Online registration closes at 3:00 on March 22nd.
$40.00 per person on day of race
Day of Race Registration available for all events from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Two Rivers Community Center.
Important Notice: If you are registering on the day of the race, please come prepared to pay by check or cash. We are not set up to take debit or credit card payments and there are no ATMs in town.

Route Info : Click here for information

Best Awards in the West!: Top 3 Men's and Women's Finishers Overall for Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.

Results: Will be posted by event and age brackets for men and women.

Parking: Parking is available at the Adrian Elementary and High School and on surrounding streets. In addition there will be available parking in the lots across the street from the park next to the large storage sheds. 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 red.

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

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

Teams
Get a group together from your office, school, church, family, or just a group of friends! Forming a team is a great way to take a step toward healthy living, and helps to build a network of people to encourage you in your fitness goals.

Teams may consist of 7 or more people, and team members receive a $10.00 discount on the half marathon, $7.50 off of the 10k, and $5.00 discount on the 5k race registration fees. To receive the team discount, come up with a team name and have the team captain contact the Race Director, Nickie Shira by email at adrianboosters@gmail.com to receive the discount code for your team members to use when making their online registrations. (Note: The seven members of your team do NOT have to run the same distances.)

Note: Team members must use the discount code when they are registering. If they register without the code, we can NOT issue a refund.

TEAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 8th, 2019. Late team entries will not be accepted.

Chip timing will be provided for all three events by Blue Circle Sports.

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

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

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

Click for more information about running for the runners!