It’s the time of year we start thinking about fresh fruits and vegetables from our gardens, farmers’ markets, and produce stands. But, as things ripen, often produce goes to waste – for a variety of reasons. Race to Save the Harvest is raising funds to help Salem Harvest gather that unused harvest from backyards and area farms and make it available to hungry families in the Willamette Valley. Race to Save the Harvest includes a…
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…
Looking for a flat, fast winter time trial run? The Valentine’s Columbia River Trail Run is the event you’re looking for! Choose from a 3K, 5K, or 10K on the paved Columbia River Trail, then plan on returning to the trail in about a month for the St. Patty’s Trail Run on the same out and back course to try and beat your time. The top 3 overall male and female runners will receive a…
It’s time to get some chilly races on your 2020 calendar. Why not brave the winter temperatures in The Dalles and run the Freeze Your Gizzard Blizzard? This frosty run includes a 3K, 5K, and 10K. Put on by Northern Wasco Parks and Recreation, this annual event will start in the Lewis and Clark Festival Park. The race will run along the south bank of the Columbia River on paved trails. K-5 students in District…
Help out Mosier Community School and get a beautiful run in exchange! This year’s 2019 Mosier Twin Tunnels Turkey Trot in Hood River should be as fun as it is scenic. This race is part of a 5k Run/Walk series, with one in the fall, one in the spring, and the Turkey Trot event scheduled on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th in Hood River. There will be three distances to choose from when you sign up…
Costume lovers, get in the spooky spirit of Halloween and sign up for the Graveyard Dash in Vernonia. This is a costume party on the run with cash prizes for best costumes! And this creepy 3K just might include a real graveyard! There will be music, awards, and snacks as well. The Graveyard Dash is a fundraiser for the community of Vernonia, raising money for local children with disabilities. Graveyard Dash Details Date: Saturday, October…
A fun family-friendly event is coming up soon at the Dorris Ranch in Springfield. The Willamalane Parks and Recreation District will be bringing the annual 2019 Dorris Ranch Dirt Dash back on Sunday, October 20. Entry for this race is only $9 if you are in the Willamalane Park District, or $11 if you are out of district. Entry is free for students in the Willamalane Youth Cross Country and Middle School Cross Country programs.…
For many student athletes, the beginning of the school year also marks the beginning of cross country running season. Casual (and competitive) adult athletes can get in on the fun as well, and one of those opportunities comes on Sunday, October 20th, when this year’s Cross Trot in Eugene will be run at Laurelwood Golf Course in Eugene. The course will be rolling on gravel paths and trails, and across grass fairways. This event is…
The annual Riverhawk Run and Walk in The Dalles is coming up on Saturday, August 31st. This event features 1K, 3K, or 5K distances to choose from, starting and finishing at Sorosis Park. The course is along a bark chip trail around the park then loops around the Columbia Gorge Community College (on pavement) with some rolling hills. This course is what the high school cross country athletes run in the fall! There will be…
Strawberries in June .. I can’t think of much better than this symbol of summer. The 33rd Annual Weyerhaeuser Strawberry 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is coming up fast on June 1st in Lebanon, OR and it should be a fun one. Consider bringing the whole family to this race, as it takes place during Lebanon’s 110th annual Strawberry Festival. The race will occur before the Grand Parade, and follow the same route through…
