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Wood You Rather

Name: Wood You Rather
Start: 2025-05-03
End: 2025-05-03
Location: Forest Park

Forest Park, United States • 3 May 2025

Wood You Rather is a unique checkpoint running event organized by Go Beyond Racing, held in Forest Park, Portland. Participants receive a map with ten highlighted checkpoints and have 2.5 hours to strategize their route, choosing how to navigate the trails to collect as many checkpoints as possible before returning to the finish line. The race combines elements of trail running and orienteering, allowing for individual or team participation. Awards are given to the top finishers in various categories, and all finishers receive a commemorative mug. The event emphasizes fun, strategy, and community engagement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oregon Forest Park

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8 mi

8 Miler

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

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