Join Terrapin Events on Valentine’s Day weekend at Lee Farms in Tualatin as couples, families, and friends escape the Valentine’s Day cliche and get down and dirty at the My Muddy Valentine mud obstacle run! The course is rather flat and the obstacles are pretty easy to conquer. If you’re looking for a more competitive edge, there is an elite wave first thing in the morning. After the race, enjoy some free drinks, play some…
Welcome back to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. The weekend of February 19 & 20 is pretty quiet, here in the PNW, but the Zena Road Runs and Hagg Lake Mud Runs are great ones! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 2.19.22 – 2.20.22 Hagg Lake Mud Runs ORRC Gaston Greater Portland $85.00 – 125.00 https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=89251 Ultra, 25k 2.20.22 Zena Road Runs Willamette…
Have you ever asked yourself why you run, maybe you still need to try out one of Why Racing Events many running and triathlon events throughout the year. Why Racing does a great job of offering up great swag, organized races and weekend festivals, and there is a distance or event for everyone. Even better, if you participate in more than one of their multiple events during one of their festivals (for instance, a 5k…
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/…
“This race is about soaking up the beauty of the Pacific Northwest! I promise, you may cross that finish line a little bit soaked, but grinning!” Just 2 hours south of Oregon sits the seaside village of Trinidad. Known for its pristine beaches, and majestic redwoods, Trinidad is the ideal destination for a fun weekend getaway. It has a small-town coastal charm with easy access to breathtaking beauty. And–there’s something you won’t want to miss…
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
Ready for boot camp? If you feel a bit like it’s “been there, done that” with races now that you’re up and literally running again, it might be worth considering the 2021 RISE Troops Challenge in Bend. This event, held by Rise Events, will be on October 9th this year and it’s not your typical obstacle race. This event honors those who serve or have served in the military, and the challenges are all based…
“It’s just a 5K.” Now those words are never right because a 5K is 3.1 miles farther than everyone still sitting on the couch. And they are extra wrong when it comes to the Portland Spartan Sprint 5K. As the website explains: “Spartan Sprint is a 5 km, 20 obstacle race that will change your life.” Yes, this “just a 5K” is the perfect entry point for runners who have been thinking about trying out…
The Mud, Sweat & Beers is a 5k mud run (non-timed fun run, but there will be a clock set up) combined with access to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm Garden Party & BBQ; with all proceeds going to local charities. The event is organized and hosted by the Woodburn Rotary Club and the good folks at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm are letting runners make a mess at their place. Registration for the event…
