The Oregon Brewery Running Series is an exciting and unique event that combines fitness, beer, and community. Participants get the chance to run or walk a 5K course through some of Oregon’s most scenic areas, finishing off with a refreshing beer at a local brewery. Here are the June and July races at the Oregon Brewery Running Series: June 3rd: Gorges Beer Company (Hood River) Enjoy a scenic run through the beautiful Hood River Valley,…
Summer has arrived in the Pacific Northwest, and with it all of the summertime races that we (hope) to enjoy in the sunshine. One of my favorites each year is the ORRC Summer Solstice 5K at the Oregon Zoo. First off, the race starts at 7pm so no crazy alarm clocks needed. Second, race participants and their guests are the only people in the zoo for three hours. I’ll be looking for you red pandas.…
When you sign up for a Terrapin Events race, you know you are signing up for a celebration. Most of their races center on a holiday, or on having a whole lot of fun in the mud. Their next event is Grateful Dad, where participants can celebrate the father figures in their life (maybe by running a 5K, 10K, or half marathon alongside them). All three distances use an out-and-back route, with the half marathoners…
Do you ever have a day where you just aren’t feeling like a race? That was me on the morning of the Lake Run. But, I pulled myself out of bed and got ready for the Lake Run 5K. I thought it was going to be a rainy morning, but it turned out to be a great morning for a race. And, you know what? It didn’t take long for me to remember why this…
Back for its second year, the Redmond Half Marathon, 10K & 5K by Lay It Out Events is already a locals favorite. The races all start and finish downtown under the beautiful namesake arch, and all 3 distances take advantage of the picturesque Dry Canyon trail system. As a former resident of Redmond, and as a runner who logged their fair share of miles on those streets, this event really showcases the city. From the…
Why Racing Events will host the 42nd Annual PDX Triathlon at beautiful Blue Lake in Fairview Washington on Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th, 2023. The FREE Kids Tri will kick off the fun on Saturday and on Sunday the fun continues with the Super Sprint/My 1st Tri, Sprint, or Olympic Distances. New this year is a 5k or the Paddle Triathlon also offered on Sunday! This fun, mid-summer event offers strong competition for…
When you read that a race is on their 23rd annual event, you know these are folks who know what they’re doing. And as a prior participant in Run with Paula events, I am double-sure they know what they’re doing. And you should know it too. And we hope you know about the Helvetia Half Marathon (5K & 10K). Read our 2022 recap here! At this race, participants have the opportunity to escape their neighborhood…
The 2023 Starlight Run 5k is one of the largest “Fun Run” 5ks in Portland and follows a portion of the CareOregon Starlight Parade’s downtown route in front of more than 250,000 spectators. This race is going on its 45th year and all participants will receive a finisher’s medal as well as a free entrance into the Rose Festival CityFair if they show their race bib after the race. This event will be held on…
In my quest for more plants, I gathered a few of my friends and we headed out to Newberg for the annual Camellia Run. OK, I didn’t just do this race for the camellia plant at the finish, but it was a definite plus! 😉 This year the run gathered around 500 runners and walkers. Fortunately, race day fell on a dry (albeit cloudy and cool) morning. We arrived with plenty of time to find…
If running (or getting that run over with) makes you happy, then you just might want to consider this Bend race embracing women’s fitness. Happy Girls Run, brought to you by Lay It Out Events, will be held on May 20th. Choose from the half marathon, 10K, or 5K distance – all running along the scenic Deschutes River. Each distance will include a mixture of pavement, gravel, and dirt trails. I’ve got to admit, just…
