The Troutdale Trot 6.7 mile run/walk takes place at Troutdale’s Glen Otto Park on Saturday, May 7th. The event is hosted by the Lions Club of Troutdale, and all proceeds go towards sight and hearing needs in the local communities. The run/walk starts and ends at Glen Otto Park on the Sandy River. The 1-mile race stays entirely within the park, as does the Turtle Trot kids race. The 6.7 mile run/walk will take participants through…
Looking for a stunning course with scenic views and a touch of local history in the Columbia Gorge? Check out Lila May’s Tutu Trot along Hood River. All proceeds from this event are donated to Solving Kids Cancer in memory of Lila who passed away in September. Registration is available online and closes May 5th, but hurry! The first 100 participants to register will be given an event t-shirt. T-shirts will also be available at the…
The Northwest Cherry Festival in The Dalles is a weekend long celebration that includes the Cherry Festival Run. This event boasts a 3K, 5K, and 10K along paved country roads. The 10K loop has a challenging uphill start, but ends downhill. Proceeds from this event benefit The Dalles High School Cross Country Teams.
Most races that we preview have some sort of charity attached to them and we think that’s amazing. The Superhero 5K & 10K Fun Run is an event where your dollars will have an immediate impact on someone in need. In the small town of Odell (south of Hood River), there is an elementary student at the local school. He was a healthy and happy child who loved playing soccer and had participated in track camps. This…
Forget February, with all its rain and clammy chill; think instead about the warm, sunny days and races where you actually want to hang around and have a beer with friends rather than head home for a warm shower. Keeping in mind my favorite events may sound bor-ing to you, here’s a little about my “race style” to help you decide if these might be races you’d like to do. I like locally-owned events –…
The Worst Day of the Year 5k run/walk took place at McMenamin’s Edgefield Winery on Saturday, February 6th. The weather could have been much worse; temperatures in the 40s and overcast skies made it a perfect morning for a run. The field was limited to 1,500 participants starting in three waves, and chip timing was optional. Results for the run can be found here. As usual, my goal was to get to the race an…
Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer, even outside of running. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some great local non-running events and highlight where to run and how to make the most of your experience! The first in this series is…
The Mosier Twin Tunnels Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, with a 10am start at the Historic Columbia River Highway Visitor Station in Hood River. Walkers, joggers, and runners are invited to choose between the 3k, 5k, and 12k out-and-back courses. None of the distances have a flat course, but the beautiful views will distract you from the hills. The trail is closed to vehicle traffic, but is open to non-racers on…
I tend to not venture farther than 45 miles to race, generally because it makes it necessary to wake very early on race morning. I make an exception for this race due to the later 9:30 start time and the beauty of the course. This event attracts a fairly good sized crowd, yet manages to maintain a small-race friendly vibe. The logistics are top notch, with a great course and festivities coupled with plentiful snacks…
You gotta love Paula Harkin. It’s no secret that Run Oregon has a thing for local race event companies that consistently knock it out of the ballpark, and one of the reasons that runners in our area have so many great events to choose from is because of the high standards set by Run with Paula’s events. A fairly new event to the local calendar, the Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon and 10k is…
