If you’re a runner and you do road races in Oregon, you’ve heard of Run with Paula Events. Paula Harkin is the race director for several wonderful events throughout the year, and her races are the Gold Standard. Every one of them is well marked, well organized, well supported, and (most importantly,) well loved.
The courses are often challenging (Hello Helvetia Hills!) but beautiful (We love you Champoeg Park!!) and well worth the price tag. Not only will you get a spectacular run, but the swag is also top notch and good quality, and the after party is always fun. You will always get fed well at a Run With Paula race and you’ll walk away happy.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Winter 5k Series
- Distance: 5k
- When: Three races, all with a 9:00AM Start Time
- Race #1: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
- Race #2: Saturday, January 17th, 2026
- Race #3: Saturday, February 14th, 2026
- Where: Portland Running Company, Beaverton
The Tualatin River Run
- Distance: 5k
- When: Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 9:00AM
- Where: Nyberg Woods Shopping Center, Tualatin River Greenway Path, Tualatin
Hippie Chick
- Distance: Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5k
- When: Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at 8:00AM
- Where: Riverside Day Use Area, Champoeg State Park, OR
Starlight Run
- Distance: 3-ish miles
- When: TBD, May / June 2026
- Where: Portland Rose Festival CityFair
Helvetia Half
- Distance: Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
- When: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at 8:00AM
- Where: Gordon Faber Recreation Complex – Hillsboro Stadium, Hillsboro
Independence Day
- Distance: Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
- When: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at 8:00AM
- Where: Champoeg State Park, St Paul
Beaverton Half
- Distance: Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
- When: TBD, September 2026
- Where: Portland Running Company, Beaverton
West Linn Turkey Trot
- Distance: 3.8 miles
- When: Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 (TBD)
- Where: Mary S. Young Park, West Linn, OR
