Heart of the Valley Running Club is a diverse group of road and trail runners from in and around Corvallis, Oregon. The Club provides runners with camaraderie and support, as well as various social activities. 

Dues are just $20 per year for an individual, $30 for a couple or family, and $10 for students. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

Why should you join Heart of the Valley Runners? 
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​HOTV Runners Group Events and COVID-19

Heart of the Valley (HOTV) Runners promotes health and well-being for its members and for the greater community. After nearly a year of canceled events due to COVID, we are carefully gathering once again. To help ensure we can continue meeting, and to protect our fellow runners as well as the community at large, HOTV Runners strongly encourages all participants in group runs and other HOTV events to be vaccinated against COVID-19 (except children under 12 or those exempt for medical reasons). We also ask that if you are feeling symptoms of COVID-19 or have been recently exposed to someone that tested positive for COVID-19 that you stay home.

In accordance with state and local mandates, masks should be worn where physical distancing is not possible regardless of vaccination status. Masks should be worn when six feet or more of physical distancing cannot be maintained, such as before and after the race or workout and when socializing. Masks are not required when actively running. Masks will be provided to those that do not have one. HOTV Runners appreciates your adherence to these requirements for helping to ensure a safe environment for all.

HOTV Races:
  • Fall Festival Run - September 26, 2021 
  • Resolution Run - January 1, 2022
  • Run for the Hills - June 5, 2022

HOTV Group Runs:
  • Motivational Monday – Benton County Fairgrounds - 6 pm
  • Tuesday Track – Corvallis High School - 5:30 am
  • Wednesday Track - Corvallis High School - 6 pm
  • Thursday Social Run – Five Star Sports - 6 pm
  • Saturday group runs - 7:15 a.m. Various locations. See details.

HOTV grant program

Currently accepting  Spring 2022 grant applications.
Deadline March 18
Heart of the Valley (HOTV) Runners would like to announce our grant program opportunity for spring 2022. The grants will be awarded to schools and other non-profit organizations in the Corvallis area that promote running and walking as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Connect with folks and view group workout details by joining our Facebook group, following the HOTV FB page and Instagram.

Running Events Around Corvallis

Run for the Hills

30k, Half-marathon, 8k and 2 mile options
Sunday June 5, 2022
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Scenic and challenging 30k, half marathon and 8k trail races through Bald Hill Park, Fitton Green Natural Area, Greenbelt Land Trust and Crestmont Land Trust. Presented by HOTV and Greenbelt Land Trust. Benefiting the GLT's Trail Fund.

Scandia Run

10k, 5k and other options
Saturday August 13, 2022
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The Scandia Run was started in 1975. ​Proceeds from the Scandia Run are used to support the track and cross-country programs of Junction City High School & Oaklea Middle School.

More races

Refer to RunSignup's list of nearby races.