Have you ever asked yourself why you run, maybe you still need to try out one of Why Racing Events many running and triathlon events throughout the year. Why Racing does a great job of offering up great swag, organized races and weekend festivals, and there is a distance or event for everyone. Even better, if you participate in more than one of their multiple events during one of their festivals (for instance, a 5k…
Welcome to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. We are now venturing into the second month of the year, so if you haven’t yet started planning your 2022 racing – now is the perfect time! Make sure you bookmark our Race Calendar for more info: Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 2.5.22 Bristow Trail Runs Level 32 Racing Dexter Mid-Valley $30-55 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=136282 50K, 25K,…
The Big Run Trail Series will kick off their season with the Bristow Trail Runs on Saturday, February 5th. This first event in the trail series will start at the Elijah Bristow State Park in Dexter, Oregon. The 50k will begin at 8am and the 25k, 10 mile and 5 mile races will all start staggered every 15 minutes beginning at 9pm. You can register online or at the Run Hub NW (515 High St.)…
Planning for a December race means taking a leap of faith about what the weather will be. It could be a soggy downpour. It could be a frosty wonderland. Or it could be bright and in the 60s. And that could all be before the starting horn blows. But the brave folks at Foot Traffic are ready for the unknown challenges and bring to you the Holiday Half, with multiple race distances and virtual options.…
Hurray for winter races! Come to Eugene on Sunday November 7th for the 2021 Autumn Trails Eugene event at Frank Kinney Park!! This Run Big Trail Series race, brought to us by Level 32 Racing, offers participants a 3.5 Mile, a 6 Mile, a 10 Mile, and a 16 Mile option. All of the courses are considered organic, which means the length of the trails is the length of the race!! Also, all distances are…
This time of year is always a favorite for my family. We are Irish, and fully celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The past year has been a rough one, for celebrations, in general. Usually, we all sign up for a St. Patrick’s themed race, and celebrate our heritage with a run. When I found out that The Couve Clover Run was in session and scheduled for a LIVE race, I immediately signed up. This would be my first…
If you’re a runner, everyone already knows you’re tough as nails, so why not run a race that proves it? This year, the 2021 Tough as Nails Trail Race brought to you by Southern Oregon Runners will be an in-person event, though there is a virtual option if you still aren’t comfortable with the post-pandemic race atmosphere. This 10 miler and 5k event will occur on Saturday May 9th, and it will be held at…
It had been over 14 months since my last in-person race, but the night before jitters were as familiar as ever. Packing my bag for the Couve Clover Run in Vancouver was like dusty out the back of a closet I hadn’t seen in years. What clothes should I wear? What snacks should I take? What podcasts and songs should I download? And how early did that alarm really have to go off? I signed…
An early season Central Oregon trail run is just what is needed to kick off the new year of racing. The Horse Butte 10 miler, coming up on April 3rd, is a low-key, beautiful, and fun race with a little twist: if you want a course record, you have to wearing western attire. Even if you’re not out to set any records, what’s a 10 miler in jean shorts amongst friends? The course is nearly…
Last spring, races around St Patrick’s Day were among the first to be canceled due to the developing public health crisis, and now twelve months later, the Couve Clover Run is among the first races to offer in-person options again for the annual event. The 2021 Couve Clover Run by Why Racing Events takes place on Sunday, March 21st, 9-11am in beautiful downtown Vancouver. Participants have several options for this event sure to fit your…
