The 5th annual Gresham Lilac Run will be held on Earth Day this year – April 22nd. This event, brought to you by Unitus Community Credit Union, includes a 5K, 10K and 1/2 marathon and will start with the planting of lilacs at the trailhead of Main City Park. All courses start at the park and run through historic downtown Gresham and on the city’s scenic trails. Course maps can be found here. The 2023…
I love craft beer. It’s as simple as that. There is just something about the local flavors and love that goes into each batch of liquidy goodness. I also love to run. Combining the two is a more perfect pairing than a steak and an IPA of 100+ IBU’s! Hence, the 2023 Bridge to Brews hosted by Terrapin events appears to be my kind of race! This is an iconic race at Waterfront Park in…
It’s time to get registered for one of Bend’s oldest races – Lay It Out Events Salmon Run! Celebrating its 33rd year running, this April 22nd event is sure to wow you with beautiful scenery whether you run the 5K, 10K or half marathon. All of the courses spend some time on the trail along the Deschutes River as well as on pavement along S Century Drive. You will enjoy some flat running and some…
If running from one state to another is on your bucket list, you might want to consider the 2023 Rainier to Longview 10k Bridge Run this Spring! This event, (referred to as “R2L” if you’re in the know,) will provide a unique race experience as you traverse the historic Lewis & Clark Bridge over the Columbia River. Runners will enjoy a unique experience, starting in Rainer, OR and running into Longview, WA. This event will…
If you haven’t made it to Newberg for their annual Camellia Run, it’s time to get this one on your calendar! I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for small town races and festivals. I’m also a bit of a plant junkie, so for multiple reasons, I recommend this April race! The Camellia Run is a well-organized, well-attended small town event. Held in conjunction with the annual Chehalem Park and Recreation District Camellia Festival, you’ll get to…
After living in Oregon for multiple years, my very first visit to Bend was for the Bend Marathon. It was the perfect way to fall in love with the city. Kind people. Scenic route. And lots of breweries to try out. As our own Matt Rasmussen said (and is quoted for on the Bend Marathon website): “Trust me, this is the latest addition to YOUR ‘Running Bucket List’. You won’t regret it. Prepare to be…
The Helvetia Half Marathon, 5k & 10k is coming up soon, on June 3rd. Like the Hippie Chick Half, (and let’s face it, ANY Runwithpaula Event,) it will be worth the wait. There are many reasons why I praise Paula Harkin’s races up and down and why her races are the best. Here are just a few: She’s got the best swag. The shirts, the medals, and the extras are all thoughtfully curated and high…
The second installment of the Run Big Trail Series, the 2023 Shotgun Trail Blast put on by Level 32 Racing is taking place on Saturday, April 1, 2023 just northeast of Eugene in Marcola, Oregon. The Run Big Trail Series offers races for people of all levels of fitness and the Shotgun Trail Blast is certainly no exception. Boasting distances from 5k (3.1 miles) up to 50k (31 miles), there’s something for everyone at this…
In 2016, some fine folks in Adrian, Oregon got together to create an event that could raise both awareness and funds to help fix the running track in town. It’s an odd shape, it’s dirt, and it’s tough to do workouts on, especially if you’re the local track team! Slowly but surely, this courageous group of boosters has been inching closer to reaching their budget, and plans are now underway to begin working on the…
It’s time to start thinking about spring running! I know, we are deep in the middle of winter, but the tulips are starting to peek their little green tips out of the ground in preparation for spring. And, what better way to celebrate the coming of spring than to run through the tulip fields of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm at the Tulip Trail Run? Who knows what the weather will be like, but for sure…
