The most picturesque run in all of Oregon!
"The Dam Marathon is named the most beautiful marathon in the US!" by a runner in 2014 (who has run at least one marathon in every state)!!! It starts at the Headwaters of the Willamette River in Oakridge Oregon. Oakridge is the Recreation capital of the northwest, 5 rivers run together there and it is surrounded by national forest, lakes and trails.
Course Description
The Dam Half start time is at 9:30 located at Greenwaters Park in beautiful Oakridge Oregon.
Here is the breakdown:
The first mile is a trail that crosses the river over a bridge through a tall tree forest. The 2nd mile is along the Willamette river, (gravel road 5852) there will be a (water station at mile 2)
The 3rd mile is an uphill climb along the west side of the Dam (pavement FS21) there will be a (water station at mile 3) Continue on FS21 three mile along Hills Creek lake.
At the turn around (half way point) there will be more water and energy boosters. You will then head back down the same route to finish at Green Waters Park.
At Green Waters Park there will be music, kombucha, drinks, snacks, prizes, and lots of fun waiting for you.
Get a real feeling of Oregon and run in the National Forest!!
Awaiting for you at the park will be live music, humm kombucha, food, and friends!
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Thank You to The Dam Marathon's main sponsor
