The 5th annual Gresham Lilac Run will be held on Earth Day this year – April 22nd. This event, brought to you by Unitus Community Credit Union, includes a 5K, 10K and 1/2 marathon and will start with the planting of lilacs at the trailhead of Main City Park. All courses start at the park and run through historic downtown Gresham and on the city’s scenic trails. Course maps can be found here. The 2023…
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…
It’s time to get registered for one of Bend’s oldest races – Lay It Out Events Salmon Run! Celebrating its 33rd year running, this April 22nd event is sure to wow you with beautiful scenery whether you run the 5K, 10K or half marathon. All of the courses spend some time on the trail along the Deschutes River as well as on pavement along S Century Drive. You will enjoy some flat running and some…
Looking for a great St. Patrick’s Day race? Come out to Sisters for the 2023 Lucky Leprechaun on March 11th and get in the spirit of all things green! Run or walk the 5k, the 10k, or get your kids out for the FREE Lil’ Leprechaun kid’s run that will range from 50 meters to 400 meters. All events will start and end at Three Creeks Brewing Facility and Tasting room, and a portion of…
Oregon Road Runners Club is a non-profit organization committed to putting on community running events throughout the year and supporting current and future runners and walkers whatever their pace, their goal, or their number of miles. ORRC’s next event will have participants in the beauty of Champoeg State Park for the Champoeg 10K, 30K, and Half Marathon. Oh, and there’s a FREE kid’s run too! Each of the courses includes a variety of forest, field,…
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…
The Southern Oregon Runners have been running their hearts out for years, and they host many runs to keep us all going. Check out the Rogue River, celebrate St. Patricks Day with a good sweat, or come out for a good old fashioned Turkey Trot. Whatever you want, Southern Oregon has got a little bit of all of it for you!! These races are affordable and fun, so run a few or run them all!!…
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…
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…
A race on the Oregon Coast in January may sound wet and windy, but there is nothing better than feeling like a hardcore runner when you endure a crazy weather race. Or you could be pleasantly surprised by a beautiful winter day on the beach. Either way, Bullard’s Beach Run will be a memorable and scenic run. Bullard’s Run 5K, 10K, or 1/2 mile kids’ fun run is held at Bullard’s Beach State Park, just…
