Ardor Adventures

08/31/2026

It’s been a while.

A much longer while than I ever intended.

This past weekend, I ran Hood to Coast with my family. Being out there together — running, laughing, suffering a little, and enjoying the whole experience — reminded me how much I’ve missed this.

And how much I’ve missed all of you.

2026 started with an incredible Newport Resolution Run & Plunge, RUN LOVE RUN and Newport Shamrock Run. Then somewhere along the way, I went a little sideways — off the trail, so to speak.

With the help of some very good friends, we still managed to put on the Newport Celebration Run, but I also needed to step away from several events this year.

Sometimes you just need some time.

A lot of you noticed the silence. Some of you emailed about races. Some of you checked in simply to see how I was doing. That meant more than you probably realized.

I’m doing much better.

I’ve been running again, getting outside, spending time with family, and finding my footing. Hood to Coast this past weekend felt like another reminder that I’m ready to get moving again.

So… Ardor Adventures is back.

Here’s what’s ahead for the rest of 2026:

🌲 Twisted Pine Run — September 26

💀 Día de los Mu***os Endurance Run — October 23–25
Registration is NOW OPEN!

🦃 Newport Turkey Trot — later this fall

And for those wondering about the events we missed this year: the Lincoln City Half Marathon, Summer Solstice, Tufted Puffin Endurance Run and Newport Pride Run are planned to return in 2027.

I’m already working on the 2027 schedule and hope to share more soon.

I’ll also be following up personally with some of you in the coming days. I know there are emails, messages and conversations I haven’t responded to yet, and I appreciate your patience and understanding.

For now, I just want to say thank you.

Thank you to everyone who ran with us earlier this year. Thank you to the friends who helped when I needed it. Thank you to everyone who reached out during the quiet months. And thank you to everyone who continues to support these slightly crazy adventures we create together.

It feels really good to be back.

See you on the trails.

01/11/2026

12 years of tradition and 2026 was one for the history books! We had a record turnout of runners and might have caught the most beautiful "bluebird" day the Oregon Coast has ever seen. ☀️🌊

A massive thank you to the City of Yachats for hosting our basecamp at the Commons. I also want to send a heartfelt thanks to our community donors—your contributions covered the rental fees and kept this event free for everyone!

Shoutout to the crew that made the magic happen: ☕️ Hannah Marshburn for the incredible photos and the Stumptown coffee fuel. 💧 Jeff McPherson for the critical water drop at Spot #3. 💧 Anna Bohm for handling the water drops at Spots #1 & #2.

This community is the soul of the Perpetua Fa**ss. Thank you for showing up, climbing hard, and leaving no trace.

📸 VIEW THE OFFICIAL 2026 GALLERY: > https://photos.ardoradventures.com/PFA/2026

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11/26/2025

Packet Pickup for the Newport Turkey Trot is tonight!
Stop by Arctic Circle Newport from 5:30–7:00 p.m. to pick up your bib and shirt (if ordered) ahead of tomorrow’s race.

If you register today before 5:00 p.m., your bib will be ready for pickup this evening.
If you register after 5:00 p.m., you can pick it up tomorrow at the start line.

Online registration is open until 7:00 a.m. on race day.
Register here:
👉 https://ardor.run/turkey-reg

Bib lookup is available here:
👉 https://ardor.run/turkey-bib

Thanksgiving Day Schedule:
7:30 a.m. – Packet Pickup Opens
8:30 a.m. – Costume Contest & Team Announcements
8:50 a.m. – Kids Run
9:20 a.m. – 5K & 10K Start
9:40–10:30 a.m. – Finish Line + Rolling Awards

Looking forward to another great Thanksgiving morning on the Oregon Coast!

11/25/2025

We’re gearing up for a record turnout at the 13th Annual Newport Turkey Trot— more than 350–400 runners expected for the 5K and 10K on Thanksgiving morning!

To keep everything running smoothly, we’re still looking for a few more Thanksgiving Day volunteers, especially for:

Course Marshals
Runner Check-In
Finish Line Support

If you’d like to spend your morning outdoors, cheering on the community, and helping support the Food Share of Lincoln County, we’d love to have you on the team.

Sign up here:
👉 https://ardor.run/turkey-vol

Thank you for helping make this holiday tradition such a strong and joyful part of Newport!

🦃A Thanksgiving Tradition for Lincoln County Families! Join us for the 13th Annual Newport Turkey Trot — a festive, family-friendly Thanksgiving morning tradition! Whether you're walking or running, the 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run offer something...

11/17/2025

Here’s a look at the 2025 Turkey Trot courses — the 5K, 10K, and Kids Run routes are flat, scenic, and welcoming for all paces.

A huge thank-you to the Newport, Oregon - The Friendliest and Port of Newport for their continued support helping us safely host one of the coast’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions.
See you at the Port of Newport on race morning!

Course Maps:
5K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49086579
10K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49086578

11/16/2025

We’re 10 days away from the 2025 Newport Turkey Trot!
Registration is tracking strong again this year — thank you, Newport community. We love seeing this tradition grow.

Thanksgiving morning • Port of Newport
Supporting Food Share of Lincoln County

Register here: https://ardor.run/turkey-reg
Volunteer: https://ardor.run/turkey-vol

11/15/2025

Thanksgiving morning is almost here, and we’re excited to share an update from the 2025 Newport Turkey Trot. Registration is moving quickly, and we’re pacing for another record turnout at the Port of Newport's South Beach Marina — thank you, Newport community!

Here are this year’s official shirt options:
A — Gold
B — Sand
Both feature the classic turkey and Yaquina Bay Bridge artwork runners know and love.

Shirts are optional, but if you’d like one included in your packet, be sure to add it before Tuesday. We place the order on Wednesday and will have a limited number of extras available first-come, first-serve on race day.

As always, the Turkey Trot supports the Food Share of Lincoln County, helping local families during the holiday season — a huge part of why we love hosting this event.

So… Gold or Sand?

Let us know your pick in the comments!

10/25/2025

🌤️ The Sun Came Through – So Did Everyone Else

What a difference a few hours makes. After a night and morning of driving rain and wind gusts that pushed tents, knocked down gear, and tested every one of us — the sun is finally peeking through. And with it came a wave of warmth that’s not just from the sky, but from the spirit of this incredible community.

To every runner still out there, still pushing, still walking, still grinding through their own storms — you are the soul of this event. The kind of perseverance we’ve seen in these past 28+ hours is hard to put into words. You’re soaked, blistered, chilled, and still smiling. That’s the heart of endurance.

To our volunteers — some of whom have barely slept — you’ve kept aid stations going, cheered until your voices were hoarse, and held things together through wind, rain, and now, thankfully, a bit of sun. We see you. We thank you.

To the student crew from Oregon Coast Community College holding down the medical tent — thank you for your care, your calm, and your skill. You’ve been a steady, kind presence through long hours and tough moments.

And through it all, the spirit of Día de los Mu***os has never felt more present. The ofrenda grows with new mementos. Runners are carrying the names of loved ones on their backs. Every lap honors someone. Every step means something.

This isn’t just a race. This is community. Culture. Connection. Resilience.

Thank you all — we’re not done yet. 💀❤️🏃‍♀️

📍Live Results: https://ardoradventures.com/results/live/ddlmer

📸 Tag us with your favorite photos from the course, the altar, and the moments in between.

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10/25/2025

🌧️ 26 Hours In – What a Ride So Far

Well, the Oregon Coast didn’t hold back. We’ve had steady rain, cold air, and wind gusts pushing 50 mph — one tent down, a speaker lost, a laptop fried. But through it all pure grit at full display.

Runners are digging deep. Volunteers are soaked but smiling. We haven’t posted much — honestly, we’ve all had our hands full out here — but here’s where we’re at:

🔹 Ryan Cotton has been leading the charge.
🔹 Derek Easton, last year’s 48-hour champ (143.7 miles!), is in 2nd. He may be resting — we’re still confirming.
🔹 Christof Teuscher is mounting an incredible comeback. At one point he was 9 laps back. He’s now just 4 behind — that’s more than 9.5 miles clawed back.

This is what DDLM is all about — not just endurance, but spirit. Grit. Community. Through rain, wind, and every challenge, we keep moving.

💻 Live tracking is up: https://ardoradventures.com/results/live/ddlmer

Thanks for sticking with us — send some love to your runners and volunteers. They’re out there doing something amazing.

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09/13/2025

Just finished marking the course for tomorrow’s Twisted Pine Run !

The trails are looking gritty, wild, and ready for you. 🌲🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Whether you're tackling the 5K or the 10K, expect gorgeous views, sand, roots, and a whole lot of fun.

🔥 Lace up, rest up — we run at sunrise!

📍 South Beach State Park
🕘 Packet pickup & same-day registration opens at 7:00 AM
🔗 Online registration closes tonight at 10:00 PM - https://ardor.run/twisted