Third Annual Barrel to Keg Relay a Huge Success!

Nearly 700 runners and walkers traversed a backcountry race route from Philomath's Harris Bridge Vineyard to the Rogue Ales Brewery in Newport for Community Services Consortium's third annual Barrel to Keg Relay on Saturday, July 13. More than 150 volunteers were also stationed along the route, helping the day to flow smoothly. 

Early morning at the Harris Bridge Vineyard starting line

Relay participants came from as far as Canada to raise money for CSC. Walkers covered six legs totaling 32 miles, and runners covered 12 legs totaling 69 miles. There were 128 teams of runners and walkers, mostly comprised of six team members. Some walkers chose to solo the route, while some running teams were just a dynamic duo.

Running team “We Got the Runs” came in first place with a total time of 7 hours, 25 minutes and 6 seconds and a 6 minute 28 second mile pace. Second place went to “MJR and the Skinny Goons” with a total time of 7 hours, 42 minutes and 45 seconds and a 6 minute 43 second mile pace.

Winning team "We Got the Runs"

Walking team "The Screamin' Weenies: Team Hot Dogs” came in first with a total of 8 hours, 43 minutes and 21 seconds and a 16 minute and 53 second mile pace. Second place went to "The Screamin' Weenies: Team Chili” with a total of 8 hours, 52 minutes and 24 seconds and a 17 minute and 11 second mile pace.

When participants completed the course against a beautiful backdrop of the Yaquina Bridge, they were greeted with a celebration inside the Rogue Brewery headquarters. Barrel to Keg sponsors Verterbrata Chiropractic and Central Coast Community Acupuncture welcomed participants with free massages and acupuncture. Rogue food and beer, fresh-baked bread from Great Harvest Baking Company, Harris Bridge Vineyard wines, and Odwalla bars were available so participants could refuel and enjoy the live music by the Valley Cats, Island Joy, and Fate 55.

During the celebration, the best costumes award was given to "Foot Patrol in Harlan" for their tribute to Reno 911. The best team name award was given to "In Pursuit of Happy Hour," and the best-dressed vehicle award was given to "Margarelayville."

Best costume winners "Foot Patrol in Harlan"

CSC Executive Director Martha Lyon said this year’s Barrel to Keg was the most successful relay yet, raising $30,000 that the agency will use to support programs and services for low-income families with housing, utilities, food, education, and job skills training, as well as weatherization to better insulate their homes and brings down monthly heating bills.

CSC would like to thank the many race participants for their support - we hope to see you again next year!

Many thanks to our media partners, News Lincoln County and Oregonlive.com, as well as all of the wonderful sponsors that made the day possible:

Rogue Ales
Harris Bridge Vineyard
Ultrasonic Events
Samaritan Health Services
Odwalla
Vertebrata Chiropractic
Oregon Coast Event Rentals
Hallmark Inns and Resorts
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Central Coast Community Acupuncture
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Ossies Surf Shop
Bier One
Stoker's VitaWorld
Valley Fire Control
National Frozen Foods
Great Harvest Baking Company

Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce

Marine Discovery Tours

Savory Café

Starbucks - Newport

Walmart – Newport

Mariner Square