Always a great time at the PTS! As usual, this was a well-run, well-attended Portland Trail Series event - great course through Forest Park with lots of hills and a FAST downhill finish. The route for this race was only about 4.5 miles long, but I think some of them get as long as 5.5 or so. Also as usual, some killer prizes raffled off at the end, compliments of PTS' sponsors (nutrition, Hydroflask, etc). Parking was tougher because I was running late, but I was still able to park very close to the Leif trail head and jog up to the start.

These races perfectly exemplify what trail racing should be about - good-spirited competition with a totally laid-back atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Can't wait till the next one!