Half Marathon


Web based Course Map: Click to view interactive map

Half Marathon Course Description:
This scenic 13.1 mile long Tour de Corvallis is mostly flat with two slow gradual climbs, and consequently two gradual descents. The entire course is on paved roads, sidewalk and multi-use paths. Turn-by-turn instructions are below.

The run starts inside Reser Stadium on the field and the first 2 miles are on the Oregon State University campus. After mile 2, you'll head to north Corvallis and Walnut Blvd. At mile 4 there is a small hill followed by an approximately 1.3 mile gradual climb to the top of Witham hill. This climb gets steeper as you get towards the top at mile 5.8. You'll then hit the fastest part of the course on the 1.4 mile gradual downhill from MLK park to 53rd St. Next you'll head out to the scenic Bald Hill nature park and around to the iconic Covered Bridge before making your way back to campus and the finish. Overall, this course has approximately 380ft of gain and loss with the largest hill of the day occurring before the halfway mark. There are 4 aid stations on course approximately every 3 miles. Aid stations will be stocked with water and electrolyte beverage. There are no calories on course so bring your own.

Turn-by-turn directions:
  • Start on Ralph Miller Way by Parker Plaza
  • Run Ralph Miller Way westbound to 30th St
  • Turn RIGHT onto 30th St.
  • Turn LEFT at Washington
  • Turn RIGHT at 35th
  • Turn RIGHT at SW Jefferson Way
  • Turn RIGHT at 15th St
  • Turn LEFT at Washington
  • Turn LEFT at 11th
  • Turn LEFT at Campus Way
  • Turn RIGHT at 26th (Aid Station #1)
  • Turn LEFT at Tyler St
  • Turn RIGHT at 27th St
  • Aid Station #2 at Cloverland Park
  • Turn RIGHT at Roosevelt
  • Turn LEFT at 25th
  • Turn LEFT at Walnut Blvd (stay on the south side of Walnut)
  • Pass the Northwest Hill Community Church (Aid Station #3)
  • Cross the road at the cross walk at MLK Park then continue south on Walnut Blvd (Aid Station #4)
  • Turn RIGHT at Oak Creek Dr
  • After passing the Bald Hill parking area, continue on Oak Creek drive for ~0.4 mile out and back
  • Turn RIGHT in the Bald Hill parking area and continue on the Bald Hill multi-use path (Aid Station #5)
  • Turn LEFT at the only split in the path that is paved on Midge Cramer multi-use path towards the fair grounds
  • Aid Station #6 is at the Fair Grounds
  • Cross 53rd St and continue on the Campus Way multi-use path under the covered bridge
  • Turn RIGHT on 26th (Aid Station #7)
  • Turn RIGHT on Intramural Way
  • Turn LEFT on 30th
  • Turn LEFT into the first entrance to the Reser Parking lot
  • Continue on Ralph Miller Way (north side of the parking lot) to the finish.
 

5k

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5k Course Description:
This is a flat and fast 5k course that is on one of the most popular running paths in Corvallis. Runners will start between Reser Stadium and Gill Coliseum on Oregon State University's campus. You'll head west out the Campus Way multi-use path, through the covered bridge and back.

Turn-by-turn directions:
  • Start at Ralph Miller Ln
  • Exit the parking lot to the west
  • Turn RIGHT at 30th St
  • Turn LEFT at Campus Way
  • Stay right at the covered bridge
  • Turn around after the aid station near the first driveway after the bridge
  • On the return, run through the covered bridge
  • Cross 35th and then turn RIGHT on 35th St and run on the East side of the road where there is a sidewalk and bike lane
  • Turn LEFT on Washington Way onto the multi-use path that parallels Washington
  • Turn RIGHT on 30th St
  • Cross 30th Street at the Reser Parking lot entrance (not at the stop sign at 30th and Washington)
  • At the parking lot you enter the same way your started the day and take your final strides down the chute to the finish line!