Signing up for a December race in Portland means taking a gamble with wilder odds than anything in Vegas. In my years running the Holiday Half, I’ve experienced downpours, frost, a smokey closure, perfect brisk sunshine, and wet snowflakes covering my cap. And I’ve also experienced the most well-earned gingerbread cookies ever. The Holiday Half includes multiple distance options, including half marathon, 10-miler, 10K, and 5K options. All participants start the out-and-back course at Daimler…
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family…and go for a run together. What? Isn’t that how all families celebrate this holiday? Well they should. And here are two excellent Oregon Turkey Trots to choose from. ORRC Turkey Trot Oregon Road Runners Club’s Turkey Trot starts with an out and back in the International Rose Garden, and ends at the Elephant Plaza inside the Oregon Zoo. This 4-mile event is perfect for…
Over the past years, “turkey trots” have become increasingly popular, encouraging people to get outside and participate in a race/run/walk on Thanksgiving morning before heading to their respective Thanksgiving celebrations. Most of the races offer at least a 5k distance, several also have another longer or shorter distance as an option. Many of the races have a food bank as a beneficiary or collect canned goods at the race. While Run Oregon will be previewing…
Joining the Portland Marathon or Half Marathon on October 2 isn’t just about being part of a race. It’s about being part of a legacy. This is the 50th anniversary of the Portland Marathon and a chance to run the city with thousands of neighbors who believe in Rose City. The Portland Marathon experience begins with the Expo on Saturday, October 1 from 9am-6pm at Oregon Convention Center. This is where participants pick up bibs,…
The Oregon Brewery Running Series puts on some amazing running events. For those who have never participated in one of these races, why not? They are family friendly, untimed, and in all honesty, put the “fun” in fun run. This September OBRS provides two races – one nearby in PDX and the other in Hood River. Each route is always 5k-ish in distance, and open for runners, walkers and even those who push strollers. The…
Whoo hoo! Another Run With Paula Events is right around the corner! If you haven’t run the Beaverton Half Marathon/10k/5k before, you’ll get another chance on Sunday, October 16th 2022! There’s a good chance this popular Paula Harkin race will sell out, so make sure to register NOW! This USATF sanctioned event will start and end at Portland Running Company’s Beaverton location on Nimbus Avenue. The course will take you through Old Town Beaverton before…
If you’re looking for a great local race, the 8th Annual Beaverton Sun Run is back after a two year delay. This run, brought to us all by the Beaverton Rotary, is partnering with the Beaverton Parade. Before the parade is to begin, this 5k Run/Walk will occur on a back and forth route between about 5th and Maple and Evelyn M. Schiffler Memorial Park at 8:30AM on Saturday, September 10th. The race will be…
Mt. Tabor Park is a wonderful gem in SE Portland that I don’t get to nearly enough. It can seem hidden in the neighborhood, and yet is large enough to get lost among all the trails for an evening. If you haven’t been to this park lately, then this is the race for you because it will get you there four times this summer. Terrapin Events is hosting the Dog Days of Summer Series at…
I’m a big Obstacle Course Race (OCR) fan, but I hadn’t run Rugged Maniac since 2017! The whole week leading up to race day I was so nervous! But, as I packed my OCR bag the night before my nervousness changed to excitement. It was going to be a fun morning! I met a friend at PIR (Portland International Raceway) – where the race was being held – on a very overcast and somewhat cool…
If the Shamrock Run is the run that officially starts race season, there’s no doubt that the Foot Traffic Flat Marathon/Half/Quarter/5k is the race that ushers in Summer. Sure, it doesn’t come around until July 4th every year, but let’s face it – summer doesn’t always come in June around here, especially not this year. Some years, the Foot Traffic Flat is a bit hot, as it wraps around Sauvie Island without much shade. However,…
