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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, taking place in Forest Park, Portland. Unlike traditional races, participants receive a map with ten highlighted checkpoints and must choose their own routes to collect as many as possible within a 2.5-hour timeframe. The event combines elements of trail running and orienteering, requiring strategic decision-making on which trails to take. Runners can compete solo or form teams, with awards for the fastest times and most checkpoints collected. Each finisher receives a commemorative mug, and there are refreshments available at the finish line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oregon Forest Park

Race information

Website Registration

8 mi

8 Miler

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

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