ARCHIVED RACE: The Chehalem Challenge – One. Tough. Mother @ Chehalem Mountain Therapy Riding Center INC, 23185 SW Jaquith Road, Newberg, OR, United States on 13 September 2014

For those ready for a serious challenge or those just wanting to stroll the Chehalem mountainside with the family, this one’s for you.

All abilities event, FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Strollers and wheelchairs welcome.

Learn more about horseback therapy, meet the unique Norwegian Fjord therapy horses, visit the other ranch residents, watch the kids run the Tot Trot… so much to do!

The Chehalem Challenge is a benefit fundraising event to support Chehalem Mountain Therapy Riding Center Inc which provides horseback therapy riding for persons with special needs. Read more about CMTRCI at www.horsebacktherapy.org.

Most importantly, The Chehalem Challenge is held in recognition of those in a truly challenging profession…the mothers of children with special needs. Where Strength, Discipline, and Endurance, are daily requirements.

Our hats are off to you ladies. For you are truly One. Tough. Mother.
Course: The Chehalem Challenge is just that, a challenge. The Chehalem Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for this test of endurance. Because Tough Mothers do “More Than…” every single day, the “More Than” Half Marathon is designed to require strength, perseverance, and discipline. The “More Than” Half Marathon is 14 miles in length with 6 miles of gravel, a 1068 foot elevation climb in the first 5 miles. Yet, just past mile 5 you’ve reached the summit (!) and a beautiful “mountaintop experience” awaits you as you run along the top of Chehalem Mountain with view of the Newberg Valley. Breathe deeply as you run through the fresh air of farmlands and forests. At mile 10 you begin a 2 mile climb with a 488 foot elevation change before you run the final 1.5 miles downhill to the finish. There will be water/aid stations throughout the course to replenish the bodies.

Race is timed and results will be posted as runners finish.