The Bend Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k is back! This year, the event will be held on April 10th, 2022. If you’ve never done this one, it’s perfect for Marathon Junkies who have already run Portland, Vancouver and Eugene, as well as a great destination option, for anyone looking to run their first Marathon. If you’re looking for more of a family-friently even, there’s a family 5k option or a free kid’s race (1-3k)…
It used to be that when you heard “Hood to Coast” you immediately thought of the epic relay that draws people from all over the world. But for the last few years, in addition to “The Mother of all Relays,” HTC has brought us many other events which are always memorable, well organized, and a lot of fun. The newest event on the calendar from the HTC Race Series is the HTC Leprechaun Dash. Come…
Want to go for a walk in the park? Or a run? Then I have a race for you… Oregon Road Running Club (ORRC) is a local completely volunteer-run organization that puts on multiple race events each year. The priority for this group is community involvement so every race has options for the whole family to be involved. And Champoeg Runs is no exception. There is a basic 10K course, plus longer options including a…
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…
If you’re a runner and you do road races in Oregon, you’ve heard of Run With Paula Events. Paula Harkin is the race director for several wonderful events throughout the year and her races are the Gold Standard. Every one of them is well marked, well organized, well supported, and (most importantly,) well loved. The courses are often challenging (Hello Helvetia Hills!) but beautiful (Ah, Bridge of the Goddess!!) and well worth the price tag.…
If you’re looking for a festive run for the whole family, Jingle Bells Run in Eugene could be a great pick. Race, jog, or walk a 5K or 15K, or team up with family and friends for the three-runner 15K relay. For the kids, there’s a free Rudolph Run and a visit from Santa. Dressing up is encouraged, too, to get in the spirit of the season. The 5K and 15K courses both start in…
There are always lots of Turkey Trots on or around Thanksgiving, but one of the best ones is definitely the Hood To Coast Turkey Trot in Portland. What makes this one so special? You get to run at PIR (Portland International Raceway) and view all lights of the Sunshine Winter Wonderland before anyone else!! This is a great way to kick off the transition into the Christmas season. In case you weren’t aware of it,…
The 2021 Arctic Circle Turkey Trot 5k and 10k in Newport takes off at Rogue Brewing on Thanksgiving morning, November 25. The morning starts at 9am with the kids’ half-mile race. The 5k and 10k follow at 9:15. The course for both distances is very flat and very scenic. The 5k is a simple out-and-back heading west towards the jetty, giving participants great views of the Pacific Ocean. The 10k starts the same as the…
The 2021 Salem Run’ucopia is back!! Come on out on Thanksgiving morning, November 25th, to burn some calories before you feast, with 6k, 10k, and 15k options to choose from. Walkers are also welcome and there is also a free 1k race for the kiddos. This family-friendly event will have hot chocolate and commemorative photos waiting at the end as well, and it’s gonna be fun!! This Salem tradition will be at Riverfront Park with…
Do turkeys ski? How about Turkey Trot runners? While I’m still researching the first question, thanks to the Redmond Turkey Trot I know the answer to the second. Yes! All participants in the 5K and 10K events receive a Hoodoo Ski Lift ticket as part of registration. They also get a t-shirt, individual pie, and chance at a large pumpkin pie. All that goodness and a race too. And about that race…This year the event…
