Saint Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, and there is no shortage of Irish and green themed races on that day. But if you’re looking for something to run on the following weekend, the Couve Clover Run is scheduled for Sunday, March 25th. The event’s start and finish is in front of Main Events Sports Grill in downtown Vancouver, where parking is free on Sundays. The Couve Clover Run offers three distances: The 3+…
We recently featured the Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK) in our “Find a Group” series. Now is a great chance to check out the CORK Hot Chocolate Runs in Bend. These fun monthly group runs are put on by CORK and held from November through February. Join other runners at Shevlin Park on the 2nd Sunday of each month for a 5 or 7 mile group run. Walkers are also welcome to this free event. Kids,…
Mountain runners, lovers of hills, challenge-accepters, and altitude-seekers, this run is for you! The Timberline Mountain Run, hosted by the Timberline Trail Running Club and sponsored by Mt. Hood Brewing Company, was featured in the August 2014 issue of Runner’s World as one of the highest foot races in Oregon. The course is just 7 miles but has about 4,000 feet of elevation change (all run at over 5,000 ft). It is a single clockwise…
A whole series of trail races – what?! That sounds awesome! And, it’s not just one race – it’s five! Yup, the Portland Trail Series is a total of five races! But, wait there is more – yes, multiple series! That’s right there is not one, not two, but three different Portland Trail Series happening for three different seasons! All of these race series are right in Portland’s own Forest Park every other Wednesday – perfect…
This year will be the 40th anniversary of the Troutdale Trot! In honor of this milestone, participants who register by April 30th will receive free t-shirts and souvenir anniversary participation medals. Sponsored by the Troutdale Lions Club, this race boasts a one of a kind 6.7 mile run in the country. The course starts at Glenn Otto Community Park and goes through downtown Troutdale, then out into the scenic countryside, and finally along the Sandy…
‘Tis the season for St Patrick’s Day races, which thankfully usually spread out over the two weekends closest to March 17th. The 2017 Couve Clover Run takes place in Vancouver on Sunday, March 26th with a 9am start time. Participants can choose between three different distances: 3 miles, 7 miles, and 10 miles. There is no kids run, but youngsters are encouraged to join the 3 mile distance. The race starts and ends in downtown…
Every year Run Wild Adventures seems to knock it out of the ballpark with the Silver Falls Trail Runs and this year was no different. The always popular annual event, which features a 50k, a marathon, a half marathon, and a 7 miler, gives participants the opportunity to run in one of Oregon’s most pristine destinations, Silver Falls State Park. This year, I was one of 2200 plus runners lucky enough to partake in this event and see first…
For those of you not signed up for the Silver Falls Trail Runs, scheduled November 5 and 6 this year, the unfortunate news is that all of the races are sold out. In fact, the half marathon and full marathon sell out every year, and often within a mere 15 minutes. When you have a race that takes place in one of Oregon’s most beautiful state parks, Silver Falls, it’s no wonder these races are so highly sought after.…
If you like a challenging, high-altitude run with wonderful views, the Timberline Mt Run is the event for you! The race starts and finishes at the Wy’East Day Lodge and the entire course is above the 5,000 foot elevation mark. Covering trail, mountain slope and just a tiny bit of road, the 7-mile course with nearly 4,000 feet of elevation change was featured in the August 2014 edition of Runner’s World Magazine. There will be…
The Troutdale Trot 6.7 mile run/walk takes place at Troutdale’s Glen Otto Park on Saturday, May 7th. The event is hosted by the Lions Club of Troutdale, and all proceeds go towards sight and hearing needs in the local communities. The run/walk starts and ends at Glen Otto Park on the Sandy River. The 1-mile race stays entirely within the park, as does the Turtle Trot kids race. The 6.7 mile run/walk will take participants through…
