“Go forth, and do good”, DHS District Manager Have you ever found out about a run that hit so close to home that you just couldn’t believe it. That’s how I felt when I discovered that the MicroMarathon.com 2.62 mile Fun Run was being created this year. If you knew me in real life, this race would make a whole lot of sense as to why it impacts me. But even if you don’t have quite…
“This is the Best Race Ever!” – My 5-year-old daughter The Winter Wonderland of Lights is one race that has been on my list of “to-dos” for quite some time. The late November/ December race calendar is relatively slim, but I usually find myself running in at least 1-2 events over the month. Since this was going to be my 25th race this year, and one of my final 2 or 3 of 2014, I wanted…
For the past 5 Thanksgivings, I have habitually participated in the Springfield Turkey Stuffer, by Willamalane Park and Recreation District in Springfield, Oregon. This year, I decided to stray from the norm and participate in the Turkey Trot Eugene. I was excited to try my own city’s event, and not stray to the Springfield race for once. As I had to work on Wednesday, 11/26, I asked my husband if he would be gracious enough…
Portland-area runners got lucky this year, with temperatures near 60 degrees and just a light sprinkle, if anything. I opted to stay fairly close to home this year and revisit one of my favorite area Turkey Trots, the Oak Hills Turkey Trot. This year’s race was not only collecting food for the Beaverton Elks Food Pantry, but financial donations went to families displaced by a fire directly across the street from the school. This year’s race…
Here are a few highlights of Maryalicia’s experience at the 2013 Winter Wonderland of Lights. There is still time left to register for this year’s event THIS SATURDAY, November 29! Winter Wonderland of Lights is a classic for the Portland Area. Once a year, Portland International Raceway opens their track to Participants to run/walk 1, 2 or 3 laps on the which equal 2, 4, or 6 miles during the Winter Wonderland of Lights Holiday Light Show.…
One of the best Turkey Trots in the Portland metro area is the Oak Hills Turkey Trot. I say this because it’s a true community race – no swag, no post-race party, just a family-friendly event that sticks to the basics of putting on a good run that benefits the local community. Exactly what you need to start your Thanksgiving off in the right frame of mind. Usually, the entry fee of $2 plus 2…
By Amy Little You might not know that I used to be a Run Oregon Blogger. And then I resigned to spend more time focusing on my family and my health. And then I moved to Idaho. So when I say I’ll miss the event not only do I mean I’ll miss it, as in not run it miss it, but I will miss it like you miss your best friends miss it. And trust…
This recap was submitted by Run Oregon reader James Bozeman! The Southern Oregon Turkey Trot is one for the whole family, even the youngest of runners are welcome to take part in this event. The Turkey Trot is an annual run in its 9th year with three run options, the 8 mile, 2 mile and 100 yard turkey dash for those 5 and under. With Access food share as the beneficiary of the run and receiving…
