If you don’t already have epic plans for Memorial Weekend, or you do but will be back in time to get in some miles in on Monday before the week starts up again, then Electric Edge Racing has an event for you! The 2023 Miles on Memorial has a race for everyone. Do the 5k, the 10k, the 15k, or grab some buddies for the 3-person 15k relay. Each event will be chip timed and is…
The Shamrock Run PDX is a staple of the Portland running community, and I am a happy staple of the 15K runners. The 15K is the perfect distance for this event. It includes the whine-worthy Terwilliger MOUNTAIN without the Naito out and back the half marathoners have to complete. Its long enough to really enjoy a beer, a burger, or whatever else you want. And the distance is a confusing enough length that folks think…
“Since 1969, this 15k Loop has defined the Zena Road Runs. Are you up for the challenge? This is the OLDEST race route in Oregon.”These were the lines on the Zena Road Runs website that had me so excited to signed up for the 15K event. The fact I had a late night event the night before, hadn’t run more than 6 miles in months, and was recovering from a leg injury… “OLDEST race route…
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…
If you’re feeling lonely (as I am sure we have ALL felt in the past few years specifically), join likely thousands of your closest friends at the 45th Annual Shamrock Run on Sunday, March 12th in Downtown Portland. As always, choose from a variety of distance options including the Shamrock Stride (4-mile walk), Shamrock 5K, Shamrock 8K, Shamrock 15K and Half Marathon. And for the kiddos, there’s a 1K Leprechaun Lap. The race for each…
When it comes to an early spring race, the leaders behind Mac Forest Trail Runs know there is not a lot of certainty about race conditions: “Given the time of year, we can’t guarantee much, but this much we do know, there is a high probability it’s going to be wet; you’ll likely finish with some mud on your shoes and a smile on your face. So basically, it’s going to be a fun adventure…
Shamrock Run will forever hold a place in my heart as the first major running event I participated in. And also as the first major cancellation I experienced in 2020 due to the developing pandemic. With multiple distance options, green sparkles everywhere you look, and a huge beer garden after the finish line, it is easy to understand why Shamrock Run has been part of Portland for 45 years. The event (and seriously, this is…
When you ask a runner what they love most about running, you’ll get a variety of answers. For some it’s about the challenge, for others about the health benefits, and for still others it’s about the community. Some busy folks need the break from demanding screens or others’ expectations. I know one piece I love is the chance to see what I can do that day. We can also add to the list the chance…
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!!…
After completing a half marathon in an orange orchard several years ago, I obviously had to learn about a race with a 50+ year history that has participants going alongside vineyards in my beloved Pacific Northwest. With Zena Road Runs, you get to choose from three race distances (3-mile, 6-mile, and 15K). The 15K is a loop course and the oldest race course in Oregon; the first participants crossed that start line in 1969. The…
