Angry Owl Ultramarathons - August 15-16, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE (July 21, 2020)
As of today, Angry Owl is happening! This could change if local leadership determines that it's best for gatherings to pause again, but we're planning on being there! All of the event details below are still accurate for this year's event, except for we've decided to eliminate the 3 mile and 10 mile options. We've made this decision because we need to limit the number of people (participants and spectators) at the event to 100 at any given time. We're also going to make a few modifications to ensure that we give folks the opportunity to be as spaced out as possible (a second aid station, additional portable toilets, etc.).
Masks and distancing: We request that all spectators bring a mask and wear it when you're within ten feet of somebody who is not a part of your household. We have the same request for runners when you are not running. Runners will NOT be requested to wear a mask while running. We also request that runners' camp setups are at least six feet apart from one another. There is plenty of space for this.
We understand that masks and distancing have become a controversial topic, but we genuinely believe that these simple inconveniences are what's best for our community and we'd make the same requests for this year's event even if they weren't required by the Oregon Health Authority. Please recall that wearing a mask is not to protect yourself, but to protect those around you from catching something that you may be unknowingly carrying.
As of today, Angry Owl is happening! This could change if local leadership determines that it's best for gatherings to pause again, but we're planning on being there! All of the event details below are still accurate for this year's event, except for we've decided to eliminate the 3 mile and 10 mile options. We've made this decision because we need to limit the number of people (participants and spectators) at the event to 100 at any given time. We're also going to make a few modifications to ensure that we give folks the opportunity to be as spaced out as possible (a second aid station, additional portable toilets, etc.).
Masks and distancing: We request that all spectators bring a mask and wear it when you're within ten feet of somebody who is not a part of your household. We have the same request for runners when you are not running. Runners will NOT be requested to wear a mask while running. We also request that runners' camp setups are at least six feet apart from one another. There is plenty of space for this.
We understand that masks and distancing have become a controversial topic, but we genuinely believe that these simple inconveniences are what's best for our community and we'd make the same requests for this year's event even if they weren't required by the Oregon Health Authority. Please recall that wearing a mask is not to protect yourself, but to protect those around you from catching something that you may be unknowingly carrying.
Original Information posted in December 2019:
Join us in July for the 4th annual Angry Owl Ultramarathons! Connect with other Angry Owl runners on Facebook.
WHAT: Angry Owl as a running party. We have 8 different races over the weekend. 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour runs as well as 10 mile and 3 mile runs over a flat one mile loop. Think of these timed runs like an elementary school jog-a-thon for grown ups (snacks included).
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 - $95 before January 1, $115 between January 1 and May 31, $135 after May 31
12 Hour Run - $85 before January 1, $95 between January 1 and May 31, $110 after May 31
6 Hour Run - $50 before January 1, $60 between January 1 and May 31, $75 after May 31
10 Mile Run - $30 before January 1, $38 between January 1 and May 31, $45 after May 31
3 Mile Run - $18 before January 1, $20 between January 1 and May 31, $25 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. See course map here, and here is the Strava segment. Official results will count each loop as exactly one mile. If your GPS says that you ran further, then you ran further, but our results will show one mile per loop.
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, Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel, Gu Labs energy gels, 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 last lap if you are completing one of the timed runs, 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.
SHIRTS: None will be available.
MEDALS: None will be available.
AWARDS: Awards provided by our friends at NW Alpine will be presented to the top female and top male finishers in each race. If there is a tie in distance, the runner who completed the distance first will be awarded the higher place. There will be awards for each of our eight races for both women and men.
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.
Join us in July for the 4th annual Angry Owl Ultramarathons! Connect with other Angry Owl runners on Facebook.
WHAT: Angry Owl as a running party. We have 8 different races over the weekend. 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour runs as well as 10 mile and 3 mile runs over a flat one 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 who register for the three or ten mile runs will complete either three or ten laps for their race.
Saturday
- 7:30AM - Check in available for 3 Mile runners
- 8:15AM - 3 Mile Run Begins, check in available for all other runners
- 9:00AM - 24 Hour Run begins, 12 Hour Run group 1 begins, 6 Hour Run group 1 begins, 10 Mile Run group 1 begin. All runners will begin together in one mass start.
- 9:05AM - Awards for 3 Mile runners
- 4:00PM - 6 Hour Run group 2 begins
- 9:00PM - 12 Hour Run group 2 begins
- 6:00AM - 10 Mile Run group 2 begins (9:00AM cutoff)
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 - $95 before January 1, $115 between January 1 and May 31, $135 after May 31
12 Hour Run - $85 before January 1, $95 between January 1 and May 31, $110 after May 31
6 Hour Run - $50 before January 1, $60 between January 1 and May 31, $75 after May 31
10 Mile Run - $30 before January 1, $38 between January 1 and May 31, $45 after May 31
3 Mile Run - $18 before January 1, $20 between January 1 and May 31, $25 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. See course map here, and here is the Strava segment. Official results will count each loop as exactly one mile. If your GPS says that you ran further, then you ran further, but our results will show one mile per loop.
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, Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel, Gu Labs energy gels, 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 last lap if you are completing one of the timed runs, 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.
SHIRTS: None will be available.
MEDALS: None will be available.
AWARDS: Awards provided by our friends at NW Alpine will be presented to the top female and top male finishers in each race. If there is a tie in distance, the runner who completed the distance first will be awarded the higher place. There will be awards for each of our eight races for both women and men.
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.
