2/27/25 - 2 days away - Race Details

Only 2 days away.  We can't wait to see you on Saturday (March 1st) for the Mac Forest Trail Runs 5k / 15k. Please read through the event details so you are ready for a great day. 

If you haven’t registered yet, its not too late.  You can register the morning of, just give yourself a few extra minutes to sign up.  

Race Day: The address that will get you there is 8692 NW Peavy Arboretum Rd, Corvallis, OR. Our website has directions as well. www.macforesttrailruns.org

Start Times: 15k @ 9:00am 5k @ 9:30 

Registration and bib pick up begins at 7:30am. It is not too late to sign-up. So if a loved one, friend, cousin, neighbor, or running buddy still wants to run, tell them to just show up and sign up in person. 

Parking: We are guests in McDonald Forest, please respect the rules and park only where indicated. I would encourage you to consider carpooling if you can, parking is limited. Please follow the signs to the race parking, do not park in any of the other lots. There will be volunteers to help direct you. Parking opens up at 7:15am. If you come earlier than that, the gate will be locked. 

Speaking of CARPOOLING, our friends at Corvallis Trail Series (CTS) have a great tool to connect you with others who would like to carpool.  Check out:  CTS CARPOOLING. 

Sorry, legal stuff. Carpooling is not arranged, provided for, or managed by Oregon Running Foundation, Mac Forest Trail Run or any of their affiliates, sponsors, vendors and partners. Participants who participate in any carpooling do so under their own direction and are responsible for their own safety.    

Shirts: For those who ordered a shirt, they will be available for pick up with your bib. If you are still interested in a shirt, we have a limited number available for purchase. Prior year shirts will also be available for purchase, so if you missed last year, we might have your size still available. 
Weather: We brought in some great rain for you last weekend to ensure there is a fair amount of mud to enjoy. However, the Forecast for today through Saturday calls for mild dry days. So the trials should be drying out a bit over the next few days and may lead to a near perfect day in the forest.  We will run, rain or shine.  

First Aid: We are grateful for the generous support of our community.  Please take a moment to thank our volunteers at the First Aid Tent.  They will be located at the start / finish line should you need them. As always, if you are another participant is experience an emergency or at risk of significant danger or harm, please call 911. You know yourself and your body. If you know you shouldn’t run, then please join me in cheering everyone on and save the racing for another time. 

Course: There was a lot of tree damage as a result of the recent wind storm.  We have heard of at least large limbs and a tree that have fallen on the trails.  The great folks that manage the forest and numerous volunteers are working to clear the trails, however, there may still be a few obstacles along the way.  We thank them and their efforts. Please take precautions when navigating around or over large limbs or trees..

We will be out on the course on Friday and if the weather and the effects it has had on the trails requires it, we may push the 5k to start at 9:45 to give more time for the 15k runners to spread out. We will let you know when you pick up your bib. Plan on 9:30 for now. Both races have some of the same uphill fun. 

The course itself will be the same as last year. We will do our best to have great signage and markings to keep you on course. A map can be found on our website. We will also have maps at the registration table for your review. 

NEW CHALLENGE – SASQUATCH OF THE MOUNTAIN:  We know how much everyone loves a good challenge.  This year we have added a new hill challenge.  For everyone’s delight, there will be a segment on the course for both races where you can test your speed, strength and endurance. Our friends at E8 timing have set up to clock your time through the marked segment.  Yes it is up hill and yes you may curse at us.  The segment is about a 1/3 of a mile long.  The fastest male and female in the 5k and 15k will be granted great glory, honored with the title of Sasquatch of the Mountain (SOM) and receive a special plaque.   We will also have segment times posted after the race so you can see how you stacked up against your friends.  

Before you ask, no we are not disclosing the location of the segment before the race.  You will find out when you get there.  

Post Race: Upon crossing the finish line, you will be greeted with your very own finisher’s medal. The top three men and women for each race will be awarded a custom Mac Forest Trail Runs plaque. First place in each age group will be awarded a pair of Mac Forest Socks. You will be able so see you results shortly after crossing the finish line. Our friends from Best of the West will be providing chip timing and have a results display to see your time results. 

After your run, feel free to hang around and cheer on other finishers.

We, with all our partners and local high school teams, thank you and celebrate you. Until Saturday, be safe, be well, and well tapered. 

With Gratitude, 

The Race Directors