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Alsea Falls Spring Fling

Name: Alsea Falls Spring Fling
Start: 2027-03-20
End: 2027-03-20
Location: Alsea

Alsea, United States • 20 Mar 2027

St. Patrick's Spring Fling Trail Run

St. Patrick's Spring Fling Trail Run takes place at Alsea Falls Recreation Area near Monroe, Oregon, in the Coast Range. The event marks the organizer's 13th anniversary and is held in March. Registration closes on March 4 at 11:59 PM PT.

Runners can choose among three distances. The courses follow a looped trail through Pacific Northwest forest with abundant ferns, root sections, and varied trail surfaces. Course maps are provided by the organizer. Post-event provisions include Track Town Pizza and available beverages.

Travel times to the site are described as roughly 20 minutes west of Monroe, about 50 minutes from Eugene, and about 45 minutes from Corvallis; travel time from Portland is stated as around two to two and a half hours. Participants should expect typical trail conditions for a forested recreation area and plan accordingly.

The organizer allows no refunds after entry. Transfers of entry fees to other events are permitted if completed within seven days of the event. Other logistical details such as parking and precise course descriptions are provided by the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oregon Alsea

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

1/2 Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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