The 4th of July means a lot of different things to everyone. Maybe you are celebrating our freedom and being grateful to those who sacrificed their freedom for ours. Maybe it means lovely picnics with BBQ beans, juicy watermelons, and fun flag cakes. Or maybe decorating the yard and neighborhood (or ourselves) in Red, White, and Blue. Or even celebrating with colorful bursts of sparkle called fireworks when the days comes to an end.
If you are a runner though, it also means another day to celebrate a run! If you like to run on holidays, you are in luck! There is a lot of races out there for the 4th of July Runner and I have taken the time to put them all in one place for you! Hopefully I got them all, including weekend races too! Prices may or may not include Date of Registration (DOR), so check websites please for prices and if DOR is available and the cost.
If I missed a race- let me know!
Friday, July 5, 2014
Foot Traffic Flat Half and Full Marathon & Firecracker 5K* (Sauvie Island)
Where: Sauvie Island
What time: 6:45a
How much: Half: $70; Full: $88 ; 5k $38
Register: Register here (if available**) * part of the Firecracker Triple
**Some or all events may be soldout by time this posts
Uberthons Freedomthon(Beaverton)
Where: Beaverton Library
What time: 7:30a
How much: $30
Register: Register here
Willamette Valley Runner’s 42nd Monmouth Mini-Marathon 2.6 mile run (Monmouth)
Where: Monmouth City Hall
What time: 1130a
How much: $15
Register: Mail-in only – http://www.wvroadrunners.org/events.php
41st Aquafina Butte To Butte 10k (Eugene)
Where: Spencer Butte Middle School
What time: 10k run starts at 8a; 5K 7:30a; the 4.5mi walk at 8:20a
How much: Registration is $20 without a shirt $30 with a shirt.
Register: There is NO DAY OF RACE registration. Register here or at packet pick-up.
31st Old-Time 4th of July 10k/5k/3k (Stayton)
Where: Stayton Community Center
What time: 9a
How much: $10
Register: DOR starting at 8a ($15)
25th Annual Mayor’s Firecracker Run (Coos Bay)
Where: Mingus Park
What time: 10a
How much: TBA (1 Mile for kids, 4 K around the park & up Wall’s Wall/ Firecrackers for awards)
Register: Call Rex Miller at 541-269-1199 for more information.
14th annual C.A.T. Walk and Fun Run (Hillsboro)
Where: Civic Center Plaza
What time: 8a
How much: $30
Register: Register here
14th Annual ORRC Members’ Run 5k (Wilsonville)
Where: Mentor Graphics’ campus
What time: 9a for the 5k
How much: Free for ORRC members, free until June 27. Everyone else and ORRC members $5 until July 3; and $10 for everyone DOR
Register: Register here ($10 nonmembers)
The 4th annual Recycle Run, a 5K/8K Fun Run or Walk (Monmouth)
Where: Starting at Sisters Athletic Club and ending at Creekside Park
What time: 8a
How much: TBD
Register: Register here (I looked but could not find the registration form)
Where: Mollala
What time: 9:20a
How much: $26
Register: Register here or at packet pick-up ($30 DOR).
Spark Your Heart 5K and Half Marathon (Bend)
Where: Riverbend Park
What time: 8a
How much: $30
Register: Register here
Funky Foot Race and Kids Boardwalk Dash (Brookings)
Where: Brookings
What time: HM 8a; 10k & 5k runs starts at 9a; the kids dash at 10:30a
How much: $60 HM; 10k/5k $40, and Kids $25
Register: Register here or at packet pick-up
Tilikum Trail Run – (Newberg)
Where: Tilikum
What time: 10a
How much: $35
Register: Register by mail-in or DOR
Todd Beamer Independence Run 2M/10K (Madras)
Where: Madras
What time: 8a
How much: $5-$15
Register: Register here
Southern Oregon Runners 10k and 2M FunRun (Ashland)
Where: Ashland
What time: Unknown
How much: Unknown
Register: Register here
Southern Oregon Runners Run 4 Freedom (Central Point)
Where: Central Point
What time: Unknown
How much: Unknown
Register: Register here
Southern Oregon Runners Fourth of July Fun Run (Eagle Point)
Where: Eagle Point
What time: Unknown
How much: Unknown
Register: Register here
4th of July Celebration 5k Run (Newport)
Where: Newport Performing Arts Center
What time: 8:30a
How much: $15
Register: Register here ($25 DOR)
Saturday, July 5, 2014
The 31st Annual Lostine River Run 10k/5k (Lostine)
Where: Providence Academy (Old Lostine School), Lostine Oregon
What time: 9am
How much: $20
Register: Register here ($30 DOR)
Stars and Stripes Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K* (Beaverton)
Where: Fanno Creek Trail at Greenway Park in Beaverton
What time: Marathon 7a; HM 7:30a; 5k 8a
How much: Marathon $50; HM $45; 5k$30
Register: Register here
* part of the Firecracker Triple
Astoria 50-miler, Marathon & Half Marathon (Astoria)
Where: Race City:: Maritime Memorial Park – 10 Bay Street, Astoria
What time: 7a
How much/Register:, there’s no sign-up fee and no official registration. They are envisioning a self-supported run, and asking only that anyone who participates contribute in some way – such as setting up an unmanned aid station along the course before the race and taking it down after, or having a friend volunteer to take digital pics and offering a link that they may have found. So, the RDs are looking for runners to contribute in some way in lieu of a registration fee See the website for more details.
Questions: Contact Shootingatstars@gmail.com
Ocean’s Edge 5K (Lincoln City)
Where: On the beach behind Kyllo’s Restaurant (north of D River Wayside State Park)
What time: 7a
How much: $15 (race only) or $25 (with shirt)
Register: You can register online at http://www.getmeregistered.com or in person at the Lincoln City Community Center.(DOR $20 (race only) or $30 (with shirt))
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Better Series Red, White, and Blues 5K/10K (Portland)
Where: starts and finishes in Tom McCall Waterfront Park
What time: 7am
How much: 5k $39; 10k $49
Register: Register here
Cook Park Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K * (Tigard)
Where: Cook Park, Tigard
What time: Marathon 7a; HM 7:30a; 5k 8a
How much: Marathon $50; HM $45; 5k$30
Register: Register here
* part of the Firecracker Triple
Jackie Cy Felida 5K (Felida WA) (Portland)
Where: starts and finishes in Tom McCall Waterfront Park
What time: 10:30a
How much: 5k $30
Register: Register here (FB Page)
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