All the goodness and joy that is the Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon, Constantly Boring 8K, and Virtual Race Series can be found in its name. And in their philosophy when it comes to the finish line: “We have always felt that runners should support runners. We are all one family. With that in mind, after your race feel free to return to the finish line and help place medals on the runners who come in…
Check out a one-of-kind run through the parks and hills of Scappoose – Run With Neil. The 1K route circles Veterans Park and is suitable for kids and walkers alike. The 6K run/walk is mostly flat, capping with a short hill climb that ends with snow-capped mountain views. The 10K route is the crown jewel. After splitting from the 6K flat portion, it meanders through the wooded hillside of Scappoose, rewarding runners with the final…
Ever since Chehalem Ridge Nature Park opened last October, I have been itching to make the drive from Salem. I often find myself in wine country land, but just had not made my way from exploring Pinot Noir to exploring trails in this area. NW Dirt Churners provided me with that trail running opportunity at the inaugural Wine Country Trail Runs on July 30th, 2022. Check out our Instagram Reel of the event! You never…
Update: As of 8/7, this event has been canceled. Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) has been offering quality races in the Pacific Northwest for over 50 years. In 2022, they are bringing us all a brand new race in a brand new style. For the Poker Relay, it’s all about your cards at the end of the race. For this new event, participants sign up for teams of one to five participants to complete five…
Can you smell that? Its garlic! Aka the smell of a great summer field trip. The annual North Plain’s Garlic Festival is also the site of ORRC’s Garlic Festival half marathon, 10K, and 5K race. The 5K loops through North Plains, the 10K is an out-and-back course, and the half marathon is two loops around the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course. So if everyone in the family signs up for a different race, you can share…
I’ve seen the many races in the Oregon Brewery Series advertised for years, but for some reason it took me forever to finally make it to one of the events – the Portland Cider Run in Clackamas. I really wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was a little nervous that I might get lost. I know these events are low key, so I was unsure of how well-marked the course was and whether or…
The morning of the Lake Run started out cloudy with comfortable temperatures and it looked like maybe the rain was going to hold off. While I was hopeful, I still donned a running cap just in case. As the 10K runners began gathering in front of the lake and into the street where the start line was, I made a last minute decision to ditch my long-sleeved shirt and ran to my car to drop…
During a recent trip I saw a quote that stuck with me: “When it rains look for rainbows; when it’s dark look for stars.” Those words come to mind again today as I learn more about the Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness. This race brings together the joys of running to help support those going through struggle as their little ones are hurting. Stars, rainbows, and ladybugs… “The proceeds from the race go to the…
Another rainy Oregon run in the books! I wonder how long I’ll have to keep saying that… I think my tally this year is 7 or 8 rainy races since January. Maybe more? Who knows at this point. But you know what, on a course like the very open and rolling Helvetia Half – rain and clouds were a welcome friend. Last Saturday I participated in the 10K distance of the 2022 Helvetia Half Marathon, 5K,…
It’s time to get your friends together for a super fun 5K Obstacle Course Race! Rugged Maniac is an awesome mix of challenging obstacles, mud, giant inflatables, and just plain fun. I can honestly say that I cannot wait for July 2nd! I have participated in several Rugged Maniac events in the past with friends and we had a blast! The 5K course is filled with a variety of obstacles of varying levels of difficulty.…
