Angry Owl Ultramarathons - August 12-13, 2023
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Join us in August for the 7th annual Angry Owl Ultramarathons! Connect with other Angry Owl runners on Facebook.
RETURNING RUNNERS: No crucial details have changed. If you've run with us before, then you already know what to expect. Welcome back.
WHAT: Angry Owl as a running party. We have 5 different races over the weekend. 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour runs over a flat one-ish mile loop. Think of these timed runs like an elementary school jog-a-thon for grown ups (snacks included).
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, August 12-13, 2023
Saturday
WHERE: Bush's Pasture Park, Salem, Oregon.
We will be on the southeast end of the park by the Phillips Softball Field off of Leffelle St SE and Yew St SE.
This address will get you to the parking lot: 1050 Leffelle St SE, Salem, OR 97302.
PRICES: 24 Hour Run - $80 though May 31, $95 after May 31
12 Hour Run - $65 through May 31, $80 after May 31
6 Hour Run - $50 though May 31, $65 after May 31
COURSE: The loop is about a mile long and has a combination of hard packed dirt, well-maintained non-technical trail, grass, packed gravel, and a bit of asphalt. The course measures 1 mile and 33 feet, or 1.00625 miles. See course map here.
TIMING: Race will be chipped timed by the expert timers at Race Northwest.
AID STATION: We will have a single aid station near the Start/Finish area stocked with water, electrolyte drink, fruits, salty snacks, sweet snacks, and some other goodies. You are welcome to leave some of your own foods near the finish line for easy access as you're running. In order to reduce waste, we will not be providing any cups. Bring your own bottle(s) or cup(s). They can be kept at the aid station if you'd like.
RUNNERS SETTING UP CAMP: Our start/finish location is right next to a small parking lot, so your vehicle will be accessible during the race. Runners are welcome to bring their camp chairs and coolers to the event and set them up near the start/finish area as long as they are not impeding the runners or other park-goers. Do be aware that this is public park, and that event organizers and volunteers will not be watching your belongings or be liable for anything that is lost, broken, or stolen. Runners and crew may not camp at the park on Friday night before the race.
SPECTATORS: The park is open to the public during our event, and spectators are more than welcome to come out and support. Family and friends may join runners for a lap or two throughout the event, but please do not plan on running all day with your spectator.
PACERS: Please do not plan on using a pacer. A friend or family member may join you for your final lap, but no formal pacers are permitted.
WEATHER: Be prepared for hot weather, but this is the northwest so you ought to be prepared for cold and rainy weather as well.
LIGHTS: There's a 100% chance that it'll get dark at night. We'll light the aid station area, but runners are responsible for lighting up their run with a headlamp, handheld light, or both.
REGISTRATION: on Ultrasignup
CAPS: Each runner will receive a cap designed and made by Josh and Emily.
MEDALS: None will be available.
AWARDS: We'll aim to have some sort of goodies from Salem businesses for our top finishers.
COVID-19 protocols: We expect that all participants and crew are respectful of others' comfort levels. No masks are required for runners, but we hope that each participant will honor the wishes of others while within 6 feet of one another. Our entire course allows runners to pass others maintaining a 6 foot distance, except for one small trail behind the stadium.
Bottom line: It's okay to respectfully disagree with others on COVID, masks, distancing, etc., but don't be a jerk about it.
WHAT’S WITH THE NAME? Owls at Salem's Bush's Pasture Park gained national attention by attacking a few runners and taking a few hats. Don't worry, nobody was seriously hurt, and the attacks are rare. It became a fun talking point when MSNBC Reporter Rachel Maddow held a competition to design a sign warning park goers of the owl. Now, the signs are posted and locals and internet observers alike have had fun with the image and have even given the owl a name!
2017 RACE RECAP: Read Rachel Entrekin's recap of the 12 hour run here.
2018 RACE RECAPS: Read Stacy McGraw's recap of the 12 hour run here and Craig Simmons' recap of the 24 hour run here.
RETURNING RUNNERS: No crucial details have changed. If you've run with us before, then you already know what to expect. Welcome back.
WHAT: Angry Owl as a running party. We have 5 different races over the weekend. 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour runs over a flat one-ish mile loop. Think of these timed runs like an elementary school jog-a-thon for grown ups (snacks included).
- Runners who register will for the timed runs will have that amount of time to run as many miles as they can around our one-mile loop. Runners can take breaks, naps, leave the park, etc. We will record the amount of laps completed in the selected time frame.
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, August 12-13, 2023
Saturday
- 8:00-8:45AM - Check In
- 9:00AM - (All runners will begin together in one mass start.)
- 24-Hour Run begins
- 12-Hour Run group 1* begins
- 6-Hour Run group 1* begins
- 4:00PM - 6-Hour Run group 2* begins
- 9:00PM - 12-Hour Run group 2* begins
- 9:00AM Sunday, August 15 - All events conclude
WHERE: Bush's Pasture Park, Salem, Oregon.
We will be on the southeast end of the park by the Phillips Softball Field off of Leffelle St SE and Yew St SE.
This address will get you to the parking lot: 1050 Leffelle St SE, Salem, OR 97302.
PRICES: 24 Hour Run - $80 though May 31, $95 after May 31
12 Hour Run - $65 through May 31, $80 after May 31
6 Hour Run - $50 though May 31, $65 after May 31
COURSE: The loop is about a mile long and has a combination of hard packed dirt, well-maintained non-technical trail, grass, packed gravel, and a bit of asphalt. The course measures 1 mile and 33 feet, or 1.00625 miles. See course map here.
TIMING: Race will be chipped timed by the expert timers at Race Northwest.
AID STATION: We will have a single aid station near the Start/Finish area stocked with water, electrolyte drink, fruits, salty snacks, sweet snacks, and some other goodies. You are welcome to leave some of your own foods near the finish line for easy access as you're running. In order to reduce waste, we will not be providing any cups. Bring your own bottle(s) or cup(s). They can be kept at the aid station if you'd like.
RUNNERS SETTING UP CAMP: Our start/finish location is right next to a small parking lot, so your vehicle will be accessible during the race. Runners are welcome to bring their camp chairs and coolers to the event and set them up near the start/finish area as long as they are not impeding the runners or other park-goers. Do be aware that this is public park, and that event organizers and volunteers will not be watching your belongings or be liable for anything that is lost, broken, or stolen. Runners and crew may not camp at the park on Friday night before the race.
SPECTATORS: The park is open to the public during our event, and spectators are more than welcome to come out and support. Family and friends may join runners for a lap or two throughout the event, but please do not plan on running all day with your spectator.
PACERS: Please do not plan on using a pacer. A friend or family member may join you for your final lap, but no formal pacers are permitted.
WEATHER: Be prepared for hot weather, but this is the northwest so you ought to be prepared for cold and rainy weather as well.
LIGHTS: There's a 100% chance that it'll get dark at night. We'll light the aid station area, but runners are responsible for lighting up their run with a headlamp, handheld light, or both.
REGISTRATION: on Ultrasignup
CAPS: Each runner will receive a cap designed and made by Josh and Emily.
MEDALS: None will be available.
AWARDS: We'll aim to have some sort of goodies from Salem businesses for our top finishers.
COVID-19 protocols: We expect that all participants and crew are respectful of others' comfort levels. No masks are required for runners, but we hope that each participant will honor the wishes of others while within 6 feet of one another. Our entire course allows runners to pass others maintaining a 6 foot distance, except for one small trail behind the stadium.
Bottom line: It's okay to respectfully disagree with others on COVID, masks, distancing, etc., but don't be a jerk about it.
WHAT’S WITH THE NAME? Owls at Salem's Bush's Pasture Park gained national attention by attacking a few runners and taking a few hats. Don't worry, nobody was seriously hurt, and the attacks are rare. It became a fun talking point when MSNBC Reporter Rachel Maddow held a competition to design a sign warning park goers of the owl. Now, the signs are posted and locals and internet observers alike have had fun with the image and have even given the owl a name!
2017 RACE RECAP: Read Rachel Entrekin's recap of the 12 hour run here.
2018 RACE RECAPS: Read Stacy McGraw's recap of the 12 hour run here and Craig Simmons' recap of the 24 hour run here.
