Many runners are familiar with Hagg Lake due to the Mud Run in February, but if you’ve never come out to run here in May, it’s a whole different race. This year, the ORRC brings the community the 2024 Hagg Lake Road Runs on Saturday May 11th. Participants can choose between a 5K, 10K, or a 10.5 mile option and will experience the beauty of Hagg Lake Park and the “gentle hills” on paved trails…
It’s not a party if Run With Paula Events isn’t there! And there’s no better way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend than to come out to Champoeg State Park to do the 2024 Hippie Chick Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon/5k on Saturday May 11th! Both the half marathon and quarter marathon will start and finish together at 8:00AM at the Riverside Day Use Area at Champoeg State Park, the Hippie Chick’s old stomping grounds. After 6.55 miles,…
The Lake Oswego Lake Run is just around the corner! This well-known hilly race includes a 10K, 5K, and a Kids’ Dash. And, as always, the annual Family Fun Festival will be held 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 on race…
The weather is looking up for Spring and it’s getting to be time to hit the trails with NW Dirt Churners again! If you’re looking for a beautiful trail adventure, the 2024 Oxbow Trail Runs are coming up on April 28th. Choose your own adventure and run the half marathon, the 10k or the 5k. Check out the course details and make your choice! All the races will take place at the Alder Picnic Area…
The Oregon Road Runners Club is known for putting on well organized, low-key, and awesome events. The 2024 Vernonia Marathon/Half Marathon/Marathon Relay, which will be held Sunday April 14th, 20204, will be no exception. These ORRC Volunteer RD’s are all passionate and dedicated runners themselves so they know everything that needs to be in place to create a memorable event. I’ve run the Vernonia Marathon once and the half many times. The course, which is…
If you haven’t made it to Newberg for the annual Camellia Run, it’s time to get this one on your calendar! I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for small town races and festivals. I’m also a bit of a plant junkie, so for multiple reasons, I recommend this April race! This well-established event has changed up the courses, so if you have run this race before, make sure to check out the 2024 route map to…
If running from one state to another is on your bucket list, you might want to consider the Rainier to Longview (or R2L) Bridge Run this Spring! This 10k event on April 21st will provide a unique race experience as you traverse the historic Lewis & Clark Bridge over the Columbia River. Runners will enjoy a unique experience, starting in Rainer, OR and running into Longview, WA. The R2L Bridge Run is newer on the…
When it comes to an early spring race, the leaders behind Mac Forest Trail Runs know there is not a lot of certainty about race conditions: “Given the time of year, we can’t guarantee much, but this much we do know, there is a high probability it’s going to be wet; you’ll likely finish with some mud on your shoes and a smile on your face. So basically, it’s going to be a fun adventure…
Get excited! One of our favorite race organizations, Run With Paula Events, is bringing us a brand new Spring race! Mark your calendars, because the Tualatin River Run 5k is coming right up on Saturday, March 30th! Even better than a new race to add to your roster is a new location. This 5k will have you running along the Tualatin River Greenway Path (between the Tualatin Public Library and Browns Ferry Park.) This Tualatin…
The Oregon Brewery Running Series is excited to announce their eighth season of 5K fun running and walking events that start and end at some of Oregon and SW Washington’s best breweries, cideries, and wineries. Fresh off the heels of their eighth season in 2023, they are back for 22+ events in 2024. Combining the trends of craft beer and “fun runs,” the series is designed to showcase local breweries and neighborhoods throughout Oregon and…
