The 16th annual 2023 Run for the Hills races are back again on Sunday, June 4th in Corvallis near the Benton County Fairgrounds. This course, as the title might suggest, has some hills to consider, and you should expect a big climb up to the Bald Hill peak before returning back to the start. However the views, (as well as the well-built trails) are said to be worth the challenge. This race is also part…
I love craft beer. It’s as simple as that. There is just something about the local flavors and love that goes into each batch of liquidy goodness. I also love to run. Combining the two is a more perfect pairing than a steak and an IPA of 100+ IBU’s! Hence, the 2023 Bridge to Brews hosted by Terrapin events appears to be my kind of race! This is an iconic race at Waterfront Park in…
If you’re feeling lonely (as I am sure we have ALL felt in the past few years specifically), join likely thousands of your closest friends at the 45th Annual Shamrock Run on Sunday, March 12th in Downtown Portland. As always, 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 Lap. The race for each…
Shamrock Run will forever hold a place in my heart as the first major running event I participated in. And also as the first major cancellation I experienced in 2020 due to the developing pandemic. With multiple distance options, green sparkles everywhere you look, and a huge beer garden after the finish line, it is easy to understand why Shamrock Run has been part of Portland for 45 years. The event (and seriously, this is…
When you ask a runner what they love most about running, you’ll get a variety of answers. For some it’s about the challenge, for others about the health benefits, and for still others it’s about the community. Some busy folks need the break from demanding screens or others’ expectations. I know one piece I love is the chance to see what I can do that day. We can also add to the list the chance…
Running on the Oregon Coast is such a gift. It’s often cold, but it’s always beautiful, and there’s good reason why people come back again and again. Ardor Adventures is a race organization that makes that tradition possible with races for all seasons. Start the year with a chilly polar plunge, run with someone special for Valentine’s Day, celebrate the 4th of July fireworks, and enjoy the Day of The Dead and Turkey Day with…
There are many things I love about living in the Pacific Northwest. And high on the list is access to so many diverse environments, including the coast within 2 hours on one side and mountain ranges even closer in another direction. As a runner in the Pacific Northwest, you may be like me and always on the search for new ways to take advantage of these spaces. With adventure in mind, I present to you…
All the goodness and joy that is the Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon, Constantly Boring 8K, and Virtual Race Series can be found in its name. And in their philosophy when it comes to the finish line: “We have always felt that runners should support runners. We are all one family. With that in mind, after your race feel free to return to the finish line and help place medals on the runners who come in…
It’s time to register for the annual Run for the Hills held in Corvallis on Sunday, June 5th. These scenic and challenging trail courses include an 8K and 30K option. And new to the lineup this year is the half marathon! The 8K course takes place in Bald Hill Park; the 30K includes the full 8K course and adds in a trip to Fitton Green Natural Area along the Mulkey Ridge connector trail. Both courses include…
Memorial Day and the first week of June has some solid races to enjoy. Don’t miss out on races from May 30 – June 5, 2022. Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 5.30.22 Up the Lazy River ORRC West Linn Greater Portland $47-57 https://orrc.net/events/event-list/up-the-lazy-river-10k-run-walk/ 10k 5.30.22 Miles on Memorial Eclectic Edge Racing Eugene Mid-Valley $30 http://www.eclecticedgeracing.com/miles-on-memorial.html 15k, 10k, 5k 6.1.22 Portland Trail Series…
