Geli Heidelberger

Virtual Races: Fanthropy Running Clubs

May 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

Do you enjoy running or walking? Do you like supporting great causes? Are you a fan of anything in popular culture? Let me introduce you to Fanthropy Running Clubs, where fandoms intersect with philanthropy. With recent social distancing guidelines [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: May 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

April 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

With the April Virtual Distance Challenge nearing its end, and since social distancing guidelines and group gathering bans are still in place, Oregon Brewery Running Series is announcing its May 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, which will [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Virtual Spring Classic Duathlon AKA CoronaClassic by Why Racing Events

April 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

Due to the current “stay at home” order given by state and federal government, most organized road races and other racing events cannot take place in their regular fashion this spring. WHY Racing’s Spring Classic Duathlon, [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: April 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Challenge

April 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

With current restrictions in place against group gatherings, races have to be canceled, and race organizers have the option of postponing or changing their event to a “virtual” run. If you are not familiar with virtual racing, it usually [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Hoppy Earth Day Brewfest (McMinnville)

March 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** On April [read more...]

Eugene Race Previews: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series at Ninkasi and 2020 Great Green Run ‘n Relay

February 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** Oregon [read more...]

Columbia Gorge Race Previews (3/14/20): OBRS 5k at Ferment Brewing (Hood River) and St. Patty Day Columbia River Trail run/walk (The Dalles)

February 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

On March 14th, 2020, join Oregon Brewery Running Series in the Columbia Gorge at Ferment Brewing in Hood River. “Located on Hood River’s waterfront, the second floor tasting room at Ferment offers expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Baerlic Brewing (Portland)

February 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Oregon Brewery Running Series returns to Baerlic Beergarden and Food Pod in NE Portland for their run on March 7th, 2020. This Baerlic Brewing location offers a tap room surrounded by some of the best and varied food carts. From this location, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Vagabond Brewing (PDX)

January 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

The third event in the 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series takes place at Vagabond Brewing in SE Portland on Saturday, February 29. This untimed fun run starts and ends at the brewery, and it is supportive of runners and walkers of all ages and [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series 2020 Kickoff and Brewfest at the RunPub on 1/18

January 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series has been around the Portland area for several years now, and on Saturday, January 18th, they are kicking off the 2020 season with a party and brewfest at Portland Running Company’s newest store: The Run Pub on [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Sweetheart Run 5k & 10k (Sweet Home)

December 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of the main, fun reasons for me to participate in organized road races is the fact that I would be running through areas I haven’t seen before. A few years ago I made the trip to Sweet Home to participate in a beautiful small town race. [read more...]

Stocking Stuffer idea: Headsweats new REPREVE running shirts

December 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Many running shirts these days are 100% synthetic fibers to get the lightweight “tech” material that we like to exercise in. Polyester is made from the polymer PET, which is also used to make things like soda and ketchup bottles. It is [read more...]

Race Recap: Great Turkey Fumble 2019 Thanksgiving Run (Newberg)

December 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

For many years now I have been trying to motivate my family to join me in running a race on Thanksgiving morning, but many times other plans got in the way. This year, however, I signed everybody up for The Great Turkey Fumble run in Newberg, which [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Reindeer Run (St Helens)

November 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 10th annual Reindeer Run will take place in St. Helens on Saturday, December 7th, offering participants to walk or run a half marathon, 10k, or 5k. The race starts and ends at Columbia River Foursquare Church with a cozy indoor start/finish [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hazelnut Run (Mt. Angel)

November 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Hazelnut Run (formerly Run for your Nuts) takes place this year on Saturday, December 7th at 10am, while the Hazelnut Festival and German Christmas Market is already open to the general public. Packet pickup and day of race registration [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Clark County Turkey Trot (Vancouver)

November 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

On Thanksgiving morning, there are many races to choose from, which may give you a great chance to try out a different area that you haven’t run in before. The Clark County Turkey Trot 5k/10k and Polar Plunge takes place on Thursday, November [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Columbia Gorge Marathon (Hood River)

October 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for a challenging and scenic marathon or half in October, the Columbia Gorge Marathon on Sunday, October 20th may be just right for you. The event starts and ends at the Hood River Event Site, and participants can choose a [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Beaverton Half Marathon 5k

October 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

It was a cool and cloudy morning with the threat of rain starting soon, when nearly 1,000 runners gathered at Portland Running Company for this year’s running of the Beaverton Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. There was plenty of parking available [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Cross Trot (Eugene)

September 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

For many student athletes, the beginning of the school year also marks the beginning of cross country running season. Casual (and competitive) adult athletes can get in on the fun as well, and one of those opportunities comes on Sunday, October [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events (Oakridge)

September 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events (WHEE) will be run from the Sacandaga Campground near Oakridge, Oregon, on October 5th. Participants can choose between 11 miles, 22 miles, and 33 miles, with offer a elevation gain of 1,400ft, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Dirty Pelican Bike Paddle Run (Klamath Falls)

September 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you’re looking for mulitsport events on the race calendar, most of them will be the traditional swim/bike/run triathlons. The Dirty Pelican race in Klamath Falls on October 12th switches it up by replacing the swimming portion with a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Fall Festival 5k/10k (Corvallis)

September 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Heart of the Valley (HOTV) Running Club is hosting the 41st annual Fall Festival 5k and 10k in Corvallis on Sunday, September 29 in conjunction with the Corvallis Fall Festival which takes place all weekend. Online registration is now open through [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Best Dam Run 10k (Estacada)

September 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 ORRC Best Dam Run 10k will take place in Estacada on Saturday, September 21. This point to point course begins with a shuttle ride from the finish to the start line about six miles southeast of Estacada. The course will take runners and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run for Recovery 5k/10k (Salem)

September 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Bridgeway Recovery Services is hosting its 6th annual Run for Recovery 5k/10k run and walk at Riverfront Park in Salem on Saturday, September 21. This event is open to athletes of all speeds and skill levels, from the casual walker to the serious [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Roses on the River (Portland)

August 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

The second annual Roses on the River 5k run takes place this year on Saturday, August 17th at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. The race celebrates and teams up with the Portland Thorns FC women’s soccer team, and all participants of the [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Independence Day 5k at Champoeg State Park

July 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

This year, the 4th of July fell on a Thursday, which created a wonderful long weekend! Given the fact that we were hosting a European exchange student for the month of July, it also meant leaving town as soon as everybody was awake. Thankfully [read more...]

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