January 1st will be the 14th annual Resolution Run in Corvallis. This yearly event is put on by Heart of the Valley (HOTV) Runners and is FREE!! Choose from the 5K or the 2K course for your first run of 2023. Afterwards enjoy a warm drink and snack. You can also visit the Good Grounds mobile coffee shop if you wish to purchase something a bit fancier. Even though this is a free event, online…
Start out 2021 with the HOTV (Heart of the Valley) Runners’ Resolution Run. This virtual race is guaranteed to be the most affordable race of the year . . . It’s FREE! Choose from the 5K run or the 2K walk or run for this New Year’s Day event. Choose your own route, or one of HOTV’s posted routes. (As of the day I am writing this, the posted routes are not yet live.) HOTV…
If you love the excitement of a track meet, or have kids that want to race in high school or college, definitely make plans to attend the Teddy Twilight on Saturday, March 7. The Teddy Twilight track meet, organized by local runner Jake Stout, is run at Roosevelt High School and will kick off with a men’s 3k at 5p. After the men’s 3k will be the women’s 3k, followed by the men’s and women’s…
Start out 2020 with the Resolution Run in Corvallis. This event is the perfect way to start out your healthy New Year. Not only will you be starting out 2020 with your first race of the year, you’ll be running your first race for free! That’s right, this event is FREE! You can run or walk a 5K or a 2K. You can even sleep in a little after your New Year’s Eve shenanigans as…
The 26th annual Bark in the Park will take over Alton Baker Park in Eugene on Sunday, May 19th and it’s the perfect event for runners, walkers, kids, dogs…everyone! It’s more than a dog-friendly event, with 1,000+ dogs in attendance in the past, this 10K, 5K, and 2K event is pure joy. The Greenhill Humane Society partners with many sponsors throughout the local community to to raise funds – this year’s goal is $120,000 –…
I am a dog lover through and through. My love transcends all breeds, and sizes and I love to chat with people about their pups. My husband and I are proud parents to two very loving and adorable fur babies who couldn’t be more different in their size, personality and temperament; one is an athletic and loving German Shorthaired Pointer and the other is a funny, whip-smart and somewhat lazy Puggle. Both give us so…
The Family Dogs Fun Walk and 5k Run is now in it’s 8th year and is a fundraiser for the Family Dogs New Life Shelter, a non profit 501c3 no kill dog shelter dedicated to rescuing and re-homing needy dogs of all ages, breeds and backgrounds. The event is in the lovely Mt. Tabor Park with the 1 mile fun walk on a paved loop around the summit of Mt.Tabor. The 5k run goes on…
Put on those running shoes and be prepared to race in this winter weather with all your grit you can muster. The 2nd annual Hamlin Winter Grit is taking place in Springfield, Oregon on February 25th. This quick 1 .71 mile race is sure to get your heart pumping. The out and back course will be short enough to allow each runner to test their strength and speed (with a little friendly competition with fellow racers) without…
Small town races can be a lot of fun! Not only do you get to run in a town you may not necessarily visit, and you can feel good about participating in a fundraiser for a school or other lesser known organization. The Woodburn School Run is now in its third year, and this year’s race takes place on Saturday, October 29th at Woodburn High School. The race is open to all ages, but children…
Have you ever wanted to run and glow at the same time? You have? So it’s not just me? Your chance is here and it’s happening in Bend! Race organizers for the 4th annual Annabelle’s Angel Glow run/walk dare you to wear your brightest neon, glow necklaces and flashing lights for a 5K run or a family 2K walk that winds through the Old Mill district. Following the race, stick around for The Glowiest Kid…
