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The Talent Harvest Festival is a Saturday morning 5K and 10K starting and finishing at Talent City Hall in early October. Runners select the 5K out-and-back course or the 10K. Children 18 and under participate for free. The 5K follows a path with gradual rises and drops. The 10K shares the initial section before proceeding to a more challenging, hilly route offering broad views. Talent Police Officers lead the runners at the start. Proceeds benefit SOR's Shoes for Student Runners Program. The first 200 finishers get a COOL Towel.

The Rogue Marathon takes place in southern Oregon each fall. The full marathon follows the Bear Creek Greenway from Ashland to Medford. It is a downhill road race designed for speed, marketed as the fastest Boston Qualifier in Oregon. The event also includes a half marathon, 10K, and 1-mile kids run, catering to participants beyond those seeking a qualifying time. The main race begins early, accommodating serious runners aiming for a personal best and families participating in the shorter distances. The course’s primary advantage is its consistent downhill profile, maintaining a quick pace. findmymarathon.com ranks it first in Oregon and assigns it a PR Score placing it among the faster marathons in the U.S. The race features an $8,000 prize purse, custom shirts, finisher medals, live music, and post-race activities. Common Block Brewing contributes to the hydration, connecting the finish area to Medford. The event emphasizes personal bests, encouraging runners to declare, “I ran my Personal Best at the Rogue Marathon!”