It’s time for the 2022 Independence Day 5k/10k/Half Marathon and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Held at Champoeg State Park in St. Paul, Oregon, the run starts at 8am and winds through paved trails along the Willamette River. The 5k is $45, the 10k is $55, and the half marathon is $69. You can run any of the distances as a virtual race also! In addition to the race fee, make…
It’s time for the 22nd Annual Helvetia Half Marathon/10k/5k!! Last year, Run With Paula Events made a triumphant return after COVID, and we’re back for another successful run in 2022! The Helvetia Half Marathon was voted the BEST HALF MARATHON in the Northwest, and it’s easy to see why! The course tells runners to “Leave the City Behind,” and does just that. The challenging course starts at Hillsboro Stadium, meanders out onto rolling hills, through…
The Lake Oswego Lake Run is finally returning! This well-known hilly race includes a 10K, 5K, a virtual option of either distance, and a Kids’ Dash. It also includes the annual Family Fun Festival at the finish area – Millennium Plaza. Proceeds from this event go to Northwest Housing Alternatives. There will also be a food drive for low income seniors living in Lake Oswego, so don’t forget to bring a few non-perishable food items…
Of all the things that I am fueled by before, during, and after a race (oatmeal, nervousness, water, energy gel, the risk of embarrassing myself), the best thing I can think of may just be fine wine. The 2022 Fueled by Fine Wine Half, Quarter, and newly added 5k is a local race held in the fertile grape growing town of Dundee. The race partners with local Dundee charities and Oregon sponsors to support the…
Do you like super cute finisher medals? What about some excellent Ice Cream Sandwiches? How about a race that is incredibly well-managed? These are all “must have” items for me when I participate in races, and the Foot Traffic Flat is certain to be absolutely awesome. This event, held on July 4th, 2022 for it’s 19th year on Sauvie Island, fills fast and has limited entries available. This means, if you are at all interested in…
Yesterday, May 1st, Under Armour began the UA All Out Mile Challenge for another year!! If you missed the last challenge or are unfamiliar with what this means, the All Out Mile is your chance to put the pedal to the metal and see what you are made of. Participants run a mile somewhere, (anywhere!) and then start a month-long training period to improve on their base time. Under Armour will provide you with tips…
If you’re looking for a race that won’t break the bank and is truly a benefit run, check out the Banks Brave Run. This 5K and 10K directly benefits the students at Banks High School. In the past ten years, this race has raised $40,000 for the Banks technology fund! There is a little change in 2022 as the event is now being ran (no pun intended) by the Banks High School Parent’s Association –…
At 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, some women will just be rousing from sleep to breakfast in bed presented by the shining faces of their little ones and significant other. It is, after all, Mother’s Day Weekend. Other women– call us the outdoorsy types– will be fueled up, dressed in tech garb, and ready to tackle the mean streets of Hillsboro, Oregon at the 2022 Hippie Half and Quarter Marathon (the latter of…
If you have never explored the forest park areas in Gresham, then you need to sign up for this race. The Gresham Lilac Run takes participants beyond the regular Springwater paths and city sidewalks into new trails. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances each start at Main City Park and the longer distances take off onto Saddle Butte Trail and Hogan Butte Trail. Spring in the Pacific Northwest is absolutely the best and this…
The Owyhee Off-Road Challenge takes place in the small, rural community of Adrian, OR (one hour west of Boise, ID) on March 26, 2022. This beautiful, challenging chip-timed race runs on dirt trails, and you can choose between 5k, 10k, and half-marathon distances, as well as a new Ultra distance, which is a 55k loop. The race is hosted by the Adrian Sports Boosters to raise funds to build a new track for Adrian, Oregon.…
