The Oregon Brewery Running Series puts on some amazing running events. For those who have never participated in one of these races, why not? They are family friendly, untimed, and in all honesty, put the “fun” in fun run. This month, OBRS has two events – at Xicha in Salem and Trap Door Brewing in Vancouver. Routes: Each route is always 5k-ish in distance, and open for runners, walkers and even those who push strollers.…
If you haven’t locked in plans for Memorial Weekend, consider running the Hurricane Creek Half (5M or 5k) in Joseph on Saturday, May 25th! It’s a bit of a challenge, with ~1,200 feet of gain but with views of the Wallowa Mountains, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Seven Devils, and high valleys, but it’s well worth the effort. It is an out and back course, starting at Joseph City Park at 4,200 ft and climbs to a mile…
The Pacific Coast Running Festival is back! This race is back for its 4th year in beautiful Long Beach, Washington and hosted again by Why Racing. This festival weekend will have thousands of participants over three days, as it’s an incredibly popular event. The Long Beach Peninsula is gorgeous, and you’ll find the freshest seafood, beautiful beaches, stunning rain forests, and an all-around great place to stay. Check out a review of our stay at…
Many runners are familiar with Hagg Lake due to the Mud Run in February, but if you’ve never come out to run here in May, it’s a whole different race. This year, the ORRC brings the community the 2024 Hagg Lake Road Runs on Saturday May 11th. Participants can choose between a 5K, 10K, or a 10.5 mile option and will experience the beauty of Hagg Lake Park and the “gentle hills” on paved trails…
Miles on Memorial honors and remembers those who gave all for our country. This Monday race in Eugene is a loop course with 3 distance options. Run 1 loop for the 5K, 2 for the 10K, or 3 for the 15K. You also have the option of gathering a team of 3 and running the 15K as a relay, with each person running 1 5K loop. The loop course follows the Willamette River for a…
If you are looking for a live event and a good cause, this is it! The 2021 Crush Cancer 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon will be hosted by Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne. Starting at the vineyard’s tasting room, participants will take in views of beautiful Central Oregon as the courses wind through the vineyards and surrounding areas. All proceeds from this family friendly event will stay in Central Oregon to help families…
A huge part of what keeps many runners going is community, and there’s a huge sense of that with the Happy Girls Run Series. This year the Happy Girls Bend Half Marathon/10k/5k is in it’s 14th year, and it’s on May 11th, so mark your calendar now. This is a great opportunity to come to Central Oregon for a truly fun run among fantastic and strong women! This race kicks off the race season in…
Salem, often overshadowed by the allure of larger cities like Portland and Eugene, has quietly matured into a vibrant destination over the years. As someone who initially shared the skepticism towards Salem’s appeal, my perspective has shifted over two decades of witnessing its evolution. Today, Salem boasts not only charming running spots like Minto Brown Park but also proximity to renowned wine AVAs and wineries, notably the esteemed Willamette Valley Vineyards. This summer, seize the…
Get ready to run on one of the best trail systems in Southern Oregon this spring. Tough as Nails is a 5K and 10 miler on the Roxy Ann Trails. The 10 miler sounds like it lives up to its name with about 1800 feet of elevation gain! Tough as Nails is held in Medford’s Prescott Park on a mix of trails and a gravel service road. New for 2024 are the finisher socks! Something…
It’s not a party if Run With Paula Events isn’t there! And there’s no better way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend than to come out to Champoeg State Park to do the 2024 Hippie Chick Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon/5k on Saturday May 11th! Both the half marathon and quarter marathon will start and finish together at 8:00AM at the Riverside Day Use Area at Champoeg State Park, the Hippie Chick’s old stomping grounds. After 6.55 miles,…
