Races

View Results Page   Travel around Coos County, Oregon in this fifth virtual odyssey that will take you through many unique and interesting locations in the county. This year's event is 253 miles, with 25 milestones to earn badges. As a participant, you can exercise in a number of different ways to earn miles on the virtual platform. Form teams and compete with and motivate your friends and family to start the year off right, achieving your fitness goals, while helping Coos County Families in Need. The Coos County Friends of Public Health (CCFoPH) is hosting this event to raise money for The Nurses’ Purse fund.   The Nurses’ Purse is a discretionary fund which can be accessed by public health nurses at Coos Health & Wellness to help families in need with essentials such as food, winter clothing, infant care, and payment of medical bills for the uninsured. The relatively small assistance from this fund can help families overcome what seem to be insurmountable obstacles to their h

A flat and fast, scenic out-and-back race for a good cause.  Proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for local Coos Bay/North Bend high school or college students.  Ribbons awarded for top finishers and age group winners.

A 1-mile kid's run and an approximately 3K for grown-ups.  The grown-up race begins as soon as the kids are done, approximately 10:15.  The race is on city park sidewalks, trails, and includes one HUGE hill in beautiful Mingus Park.  We have organized fireworks that evening for all participants!

Hilly, scenic trail run along the scenic Oregon Coast.  Sunset Bay Trail Runs feature very challenging courses, especially for the longer distances and the views will take what breath you have left away.  Seriously, this race has it all, killer hills through the woods, and an amazing flat cliff section where you'll see sea lions, rocks, the deep blue sea, and if you're very lucky, a passing whale.  This is an amazing, not to be missed course. Packet pickup and start/finish line is at the gazebo on far south end of Sunset Bay.  Packet pickup is race morning only.  Please come at least 1/2 hour before your race start time.  Sunset State Park is a very gracious host and we want to keep our welcome warm.  Please do not park on the grass! Half-marathoners must have reached the aid station after the first loop at Cape Arago by 10:45. This is at approximately 6.5 miles. That is an 18:28 minute mile, which is almost a fast walking pace. If you arrive at the aid station after that, we w

Donate 2+ non-perishable food items for the entry.  This is a low-key, fun event for the whole family, and a great way to build up an appetite the big Turkey Feast.

Hilly and challenging course with breathtaking ocean views. The race is entirely on paved roads.   For both courses, runners loop through Shore Acres heading out (south), and run straight back on the return (north). 5K Course Map 10K Course Map Note that students are $5.00.  Please use the coupon code Student2022 to register.  To avoid credit-card fees, you will not be charged at check-out.  Please bring $5.00 (exact change appreciated) to registration! Starting Oct 1, 2025, all vehicles require a parking pass (cost is per vehicle, not per runner).  Cost of a day pass is $10 for in-state or $12 for out-of-state.  Daily passes are available at a kiosk near registration with a QR code using your phone.  We are working with the parks to see if we can sell them as part of registration, but details have not been worked out yet.  Annual state park passes are $30 for one year and $50 for two years.  They can be purchased at the gift shop at Shore Acres or on-line.  FYI, the price will double