A run, the beach, Valentine’s, and Rogue Brewery . . . What brings these things together? Run, Love, Run 30K, 15K, and 8k. This Valentine’s Day themed race starts and finishes at Rogue Brewery in Newport. These trail runs will be on single track trails, a gravel road, and is likely to include some mud. It is February at the beach, after all! Participants will receive a finisher’s medal, food and Rogue beer at the…
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/…
The largest, and oldest snowshoe event will be taking place on Sunday, January 16, 2022. X-Dog Events presents this lovely 8k and 4k snowshoe extravaganza, which takes place at the White River West Sno Park, near Mt. Hood, Oregon. Most years have seen over 250 participants, and the race directors are working to create a COVID-safe event. Never tried a snowshoe event before? Don’t worry – if you can walk 5-miles, you shouldn’t have a…
Welcome to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. Make sure you bookmark our Race Calendar for more info: Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 1.15.22 PRC Winter 5k Series – Race #2 Run With Paula Beaverton Greater Portland $39.00 https://runwithpaula.com/prc-winter-5k-race-series-2020-2021/ 5k 1.16.22 White River Snowshoe X-Dog Events Mt. Hood Mt. Hood $20-25 https://www.active.com/mt-hood-or/running/the-white-river-snowshoe-8k-4k-2022 8k, 4k
Every year during the Portland Marathon I see these red lizards on sticks, bobbing up and down among the runners. It took a few years before I learned that on the other end of that stick was a pacer who I could follow to get me to the finish line right on time. And then I learned that those runners were part of this great local running club that helps at races and even puts…
Question: How many races have baby goats at the finish line to greet you? Answer: Not enough! Luckily the Boring Marathon (along with the Half-Boring Half-Marathon and Constantly Boring 8K) is one race that not only has baby goats at the end, but also more bagels than you can throw a goat at. Which you shouldn’t because goats are super cute and should not be thrown. I have participated in the Half-Boring Half-Marathon every year…
Registration is now open for the 15th annual Run for the Hills on Sunday, June 6th. Organizers are preparing to get runners back on the trails this year, after only a virtual event in 2020. Though the race is expected to take place in person it will look different from previous years, with a number of additional safety measures in place. If anything changes and the race can’t go ahead as planned, you can indicate…
Ready for live races again? Come to Newport on February 13th and you can run in the 2021 Run Love Run brought to you by Ardor Adventures. If you are up to the challenge of a 30k, it starts at 9:00AM. If the 15k is more your speed, that will start at 9:45AM. This year , Ardor Adventures has also added an 8k option that starts 5 minutes after the 15k at 9:50AM. All events…
Ever done a race on snowshoes? Maybe 2021 is the year to start. Level 32 Racing has a great race opportunity for you on Saturday, February 13th out on the Nordic trails of Odell Lake Resort in Crescent, Oregon. The 2021 Snow Lovers Loop Snowshoe 5k/8k/8k Relay is coming your way and is currently a real live race event!! This event is being held on National Forest Land. All distances start at 11:00AM and after…
If you’re ever feeling lonely and want a break from the usual Portland running routes, join 25,000 of your closest friends at the 42nd Annual Shamrock Run on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Wear a costume or your favorite green running clothes and choose from a variety of distance options including the Shamrock Stride (4-mile walk), Shamrock 5K, Shamrock 8K, Shamrock 15K and Half Marathon. And for the kiddos, there’s a 1K Leprechaun…
