2014 Roaring Run at Roaring River Half Marathon, 10k and 5k Preview on February 1 in Scio
The run itself takes place in Scio, Oregon, which is about 20 miles east of the Albany exit, off of I-5. A little bit of a drive for us in the Portland area, but the views look amazing. A ‘flat and fast’ out and back course that has rivers, forests, pastures, mountain views and crosses the historic Larwood covered bridge. Held on Saturday, February 1st, it will most likely be on the brisk side, but I’ve heard there’s a potato bar for the finishers. I’m usually too cold at the finish line to stick around for food, but a hot potato will keep me around. All half marathon finishers will get a medal at the finish line and age division awards will be given for the first three finishers in each age group. Long sleeve tech shirts are available to purchase for $15 and orders must be received by January 18th.
There will be a half marathon, 10k and 5k and all proceeds go to the Lebanon High School Cross Country Team. Students get an amazing deal. I actually thought it was a typo, but they can pick to run the half, a 10k or 5k for $5. Adult prices are more than reasonable, too. The half marathon is only $40. I don’t think I’ve ever run a half marathon for that! Prices increase on January 1st and there won’t be day of registration, so don’t procrastinate.
The race starts and finishes at the Roaring River County Park in Scio, near Albany. Parking is somewhat limited, so carpooling is encouraged. A parking shuttle will run from Lacomb School at 34110 East Lacomb Road to the starting line. Gatorade and water stations will be along the half marathon course and they offer an early start time, for anyone wanting a little extra cushion to finish. Packet pick up begins at 7AM on race day and the half marathon will begin at 9:30AM, the 10k and 5k follow at 10AM.
This will be my first trip to Scio and I’ll be bringing my teenager along to run the 10k, some healthy bonding time. A gorgeous course, extremely reasonable entry fee, fun games and potatoes at the finish line, I’m excited to give the Roaring Run Half Marathon a try. Check out event details here.
This sounds great! I enjoy smaller races. Some of them are dreadfully boring but I am surprised at how many smaller races are popping up that offer just as much, if not more, as bigger races for half the cost. The potato bar sounds amazing (I’m a sucker for post-race food that isn’t a bagel or banana)! I look forward to reading your race recap and finding out what the music theme was. Have a wonderful time!
I have ran this race the past 2 years and have really enjoyed it. The course is really rural and straightforward and the volunteers have always been great. The first year was in a relative downpour the past few miles and the second I was majorly injured and still ran (stupidly). But I still enjoyed myself both times. Small races just resonate with me. If you end up going just realize it’s WAY out in rural Scio so give yourself extra time. Highly recommended by yours truly for a relatively inexpensive run!