For my first race of 2022, I wanted something unique and challenging, yet predictable race. Thus a bucket list race was in order and the Winter Predictor from Eclectic Edge Racing seemed like an obvious choice. This 5k and 10k is relatively simple in premise, yet has a cool idea. When registering for the event, racers put in an estimated finish time for their distance and the top 25 participants who were closest to their…
Welcome back to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. This weekend seems like it kickstarts racing season here in the PNW, as races start to come online a lot more – beginning NOW! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 2.26.22 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run Run Wild Adventures Silverton Mid-Valley $30 https://www.runwildadventures.com/register/ 6.6m 2.26.22 Kevin’s Cup X-Dog Events West Linn Greater Portland $29 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=136303…
In the years since I’ve been running the Winter 5k Race Series, I’ve come to realize a few things about this Three-Event 5k series brought to us by Run With Paula Events. For one thing, there’s always a “bad weather race” in which you’re really thinking about whether you’re going to listen to Paula Harkin’s advice and “never let winter win” or just stay home in a nice warm and dry bed. I remember one…
Join Terrapin Events on Valentine’s Day weekend at Lee Farms in Tualatin as couples, families, and friends escape the Valentine’s Day cliche and get down and dirty at the My Muddy Valentine mud obstacle run! The course is rather flat and the obstacles are pretty easy to conquer. If you’re looking for a more competitive edge, there is an elite wave first thing in the morning. After the race, enjoy some free drinks, play some…
Whenever the world starts feeling like too much (for example, most of 2021), it is so wonderful to have an outlet like running to escape the stress and the screens and the will-they-won’t-they of politics. In the Pacific Northwest we are blessed with mountains and trails that take us away from it all and into an adventure. And adventure is what Run Wild Adventures is all about. It is literally in their name and in…
Have you ever asked yourself why you run, maybe you still need to try out one of Why Racing Events many running and triathlon events throughout the year. Why Racing does a great job of offering up great swag, organized races and weekend festivals, and there is a distance or event for everyone. Even better, if you participate in more than one of their multiple events during one of their festivals (for instance, a 5k…
Welcome back to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. We are firmly entrenched in the second month of the year, so if you haven’t yet started planning yet – now is the perfect time! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 2.12.22 Run, Love, Run Ardor Adventures Newport Oregon Coast $50-65 http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=89952 30k, 15k, 8k 2.12.22 My Muddy Valentine Terrapin Events Tualatin Mid-Valley $35.00 https://terrapinevents.com/events/my-muddy-valentine-5k-10k-mud-run/…
If you’re a runner and you do road races in Oregon, you’ve heard of Run With Paula Events. Paula Harkin is the race director for several wonderful events throughout the year and her races are the Gold Standard. Every one of them is well marked, well organized, well supported, and (most importantly,) well loved. The courses are often challenging (Hello Helvetia Hills!) but beautiful (Ah, Bridge of the Goddess!!) and well worth the price tag.…
Couples that run together – Valentines Day is approaching! If your significant other doesn’t run, this is a good day to give it a try. Saturday February 12th 2022 brings us the annual Michael DeRobertis Memorial Couples Classic 5000 meter Run and Fitness Walk – a fun opportunity to lace up with your favorite runner and enjoy a race together! There will be awards given out to winning teams after the co-ed (male/female team) division, with…
Welcome to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. We are now venturing into the second month of the year, so if you haven’t yet started planning your 2022 racing – now is the perfect time! Make sure you bookmark our Race Calendar for more info: Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 2.5.22 Bristow Trail Runs Level 32 Racing Dexter Mid-Valley $30-55 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=136282 50K, 25K,…
