Name

Y Running Resort Inc

Legal name

Running Y Resort

Website

https://runningy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Destination resort hospitality
• Golf course operations
• Spa and wellness services
• Wedding and event venues
• Outdoor recreation activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Klamath Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lodging: The resort generates revenue from 81-room lodge accommodations and vacation home rentals. Room types include king and double-queen guest rooms with mountain and golf course views.
2. Dining: On-site restaurants including Ruddy Duck Restaurant (full-service dining), Howard's on the Greens (casual golf course eatery), and The Market at Running Y (independently operated convenience store). Revenue from food and beverage sales.
3. Golf: Revenue from Arnold Palmer Signature Course green fees, mini-golf, golf club rentals (Callaway, TaylorMade, Cobra brands), and pro shop merchandise sales.
4. Spa & Wellness: Spa services including massages, facials, body treatments, plus Essential Spa Membership at $105/month with monthly services and discounts.
5. Events & Weddings: Venue rentals for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings. Catering services provided in-house with dinner packages ranging $38-44 per person plus 25% service charge.
6. Activities & Recreation: Revenue from outdoor activities including horseback riding, kayaking rentals, ziplining tours, fishing guides, and other recreational experiences offered through third-party partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Running Y Resort operates an integrated destination resort on 3,600 acres in Southern Oregon near Crater Lake, offering 81 lodge rooms, vacation rental homes, an Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, multiple dining venues, a full-service spa, and over 7,000 square feet of event space. The resort sells lodging stays, golf rounds, spa services, wedding and corporate event packages, food and beverage, and a wide range of year-round outdoor recreation activities either directly or through on-site third-party providers.

Product overview

Running Y Resort is a four-season destination resort offering a comprehensive hospitality portfolio centered on a 3,600-acre property near Crater Lake in Southern Oregon. The resort operates as a unified destination with interconnected lodging (81-room Lodge and Vacation Homes), the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course (Oregon's only Palmer-designed course), multiple dining venues (Ruddy Duck Restaurant, Howard's on the Greens, The Market), a full-service Spa & Wellness Center, over 7,000 square feet of flexible event and meeting spaces, and year-round outdoor activities spanning golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, hiking, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, ziplining, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. The resort serves diverse segments including leisure travelers, corporate retreats, weddings, and families through direct booking and third-party reservation platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ruddy Duck Restaurant: Signature restaurant at Running Y Resort featuring locally inspired comfort food with panoramic views, named after the native Ruddy Duck bird species found around the resort and Upper Klamath Lake.
• Howard's on the Greens
• The Market at Running Y
• Spa & Wellness Center
• The Ledge Outdoor Store

Products and services

• Lodge Rooms

Quantifiable outcome

• Only Arnold Palmer Signature Course in Oregon
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Marcus Paschal Fishing Guide ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred fishing guide partner offering guided river fishing experiences on the Rogue and Umpqua rivers for salmon, steelhead, and trophy trout. Provides pickup and drop-off directly from the resort lodge. Trips customized for all ages and experience levels.
• The Ledge Outdoor StoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal kayak rental provider with an outpost on Running Y Resort property. Offers quality single and tandem kayaks, paddles, and safety gear. Expert staff provides tips on nearby paddling spots. Also provides equipment rentals for snowmobiling season.
• Crater Lake ZiplineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZiplining operator offering 1.5 miles of zipline action across 9 ziplines, 2 sky bridges, and 2 rappels. Also offers kayak tours at Malone Springs and Spring Creek near Upper Klamath Wildlife Refuge, including sunset and full-moon kayak tours. Operates April through November.
• Sky Lakes Wilderness AdventuresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuided kayak tour operator offering Clear View Kayak Tour, Wood River Tour, and Moonlight Kayak experiences. All skill levels welcome. Provides kayak, paddle, and safety gear rentals for independent exploration.
• Indigo Creek OutfittersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhitewater rafting operator offering Moonshine Falls rafting trips on the Klamath River with Class II-III rapids. Provides pickup and drop-off directly at Running Y Resort. Historic Moonshine Falls rapid featured.
• Jensen EquineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuided horseback riding operator offering trail rides along the Skillet Handle Trail beside Klamath Lake. Rides scheduled by appointment (1-2 hours). Provides helmets, private lessons for ages 6+, Pony Pals programs for younger riders, and summer youth horse camps.
• Zach's BikesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal bike rental partner offering trail and mountain bike rentals. Provides equipment delivery and pickup services for resort guests. Access to Spence Mountain Trails (50+ miles), Moore Park Circuit, and resort's 8+ miles of paved trails.
• Southern Oregon BarbecueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResident food truck located next to the golf shop, serving local BBQ favorites. Convenient casual dining option for golfers and resort visitors.
• The Market at Running YminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependently operated on-site market offering wines, liquors, gourmet meats, cheeses, seasonal produce, local microbrews, and deli items. Convenient for resort guests and vacation rental occupants.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino: Large branded destination resort with golf-adjacent positioning, spa, multiple F&B, and event space. Comparable amenity mix but operates under a major flag with national distribution and pricing power.

Direct peers

• Sunriver Resort: Oregon destination resort with lodge rooms, vacation rentals, multiple golf courses, spa, and extensive event space. Closest direct comp given shared full-service resort + golf model in Southern/Central Oregon.
• Brasada Ranch: Central Oregon luxury ranch resort with vacation homes, golf, spa, dining, and event venues. Comparable full-service resort + golf + weddings + corporate retreats model.
• Pronghorn Resort: Central Oregon golf and lifestyle resort with lodging, dining, spa, and real estate. Comparable golf-led destination resort structure.
• Salishan Coastal Lodge: Oregon coast resort with golf, spa, dining, and event venues. Comparable destination-resort model with golf as a core anchor in Oregon.
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Oregon coastal destination golf resort with multiple championship courses, lodging, dining, and outdoor activities. Comparable golf-led destination resort positioning in Oregon.
• Tetherow Resort: Bend, Oregon resort with golf, lodge rooms, vacation rentals, dining, and event space. Comparable premium golf-anchored resort model in the same feeder market.
• Black Butte Ranch: Central Oregon destination ranch resort with vacation homes, golf, dining, and family activities. Comparable unit mix and outdoor-recreation-led positioning.
• Eagle Crest Resort: Central Oregon resort with lodge rooms, vacation rentals, three golf courses, spa, and recreation. Closely comparable full-service amenity mix in the same regional drive market.

Regional players

• Crater Lake Lodge: Historic lodge located inside Crater Lake National Park, the resort's primary nearby attraction. Comparable lodging-driven business but with national-park concession economics rather than a self-contained resort campus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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