If you are wondering why Camelback Run is named what it is, all you have to do is look at the elevation map for the 15K course. And then incorporate more hill training into your week to have the best race possible. Otherwise, the “massive hill” in the course might mean a long slow walk on an early March morning. Camelback Run has 15K and 5K course options for youth and adults, plus a 1-mile…
Vancouver and Clark County, WA have quickly become a hotbed of activity on the local racing scene in the last decade or so. One such race, brought to us by Why Racing Events, is the St. Patrick’s Day themed race, the Couve Clover Run. This event, held on Sunday March 19th this year at Vancouver Waterfront Park, includes 3, 7, and 10 mile races. New this year is a fun 1 mile walk option, the…
The Southern Oregon Runners have been running their hearts out for years, and they host many runs to keep us all going. Check out the Rogue River, celebrate St. Patricks Day with a good sweat, or come out for a good old fashioned Turkey Trot. Whatever you want, Southern Oregon has got a little bit of all of it for you!! These races are affordable and fun, so run a few or run them all!!…
If there is only one song you know by Beethoven, it is his Symphony No. 5. You can literally search online for the “dun dun dun dunnnnn song” and find exactly the one you know. During my own little trip down the rabbit hole, I found this fantastic choreographed scene to the whole song (stick around for the happy ending). Luckily, the Beat Beethoven 5K uses the full version of the piece so you get…
The Whiskey Run mountain bike trail system in Southern Oregon has over 30 miles of gorgeous single track and for the first time, on October 1st, will be reserved for trail runners! The Run Whiskey Run, hosted by South Coast Running Club, will have a Shirley Temple (1.5 mile loop), Whiskey Ginger (5 mile loop), or a Double Shot (10 miles), all on trail. Located just 20 miles south of Coos Bay and on the…
Joining the Portland Marathon or Half Marathon on October 2 isn’t just about being part of a race. It’s about being part of a legacy. This is the 50th anniversary of the Portland Marathon and a chance to run the city with thousands of neighbors who believe in Rose City. The Portland Marathon experience begins with the Expo on Saturday, October 1 from 9am-6pm at Oregon Convention Center. This is where participants pick up bibs,…
All the goodness and joy that is the Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon, Constantly Boring 8K, and Virtual Race Series can be found in its name. And in their philosophy when it comes to the finish line: “We have always felt that runners should support runners. We are all one family. With that in mind, after your race feel free to return to the finish line and help place medals on the runners who come in…
The South Coast Running Club’s Sunset Bay Trail Run is just a few weeks away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Charleston, OR. The 4-mile, 15K, and half marathon distances are just $25 each! The race directors have focused on the experience instead of swag to keep entry costs cheap, though race shirts will be available for purchase and there will be prize giveaways that are donated by local businesses. This race will deliver on…
The Catherine Creek Classic half marathon, 5K, and 1 mile race is a scenic event in beautiful Eastern Oregon. The mostly downhill half marathon starts in the Wallowa National Forest and ends at Union High School. The point to point half marathon loses 1,100 feet from start to finish. Sounds like an opportunity for a PR! All distances are point to point, so participants will meet at Union High School then take the shuttle to their…
There’s good news and there’s bad news. The bad news is that the Freedom 5k is no longer an option in Molalla. The good news is that the baton has officially been passed on! The Molalla Aquatic District & CrossFit will be bringing you the 2022 Molalla Firecracker 5k & 1M Kids Run!! Location The Molalla Firecracker 5k will be taking place at Heckard Field before the annual Giant Street Parade just as the Freedom…
