Have you ever asked yourself why you run, maybe you still need to try out one of Why Racing Events many running and triathlon events throughout the year. Why Racing does a great job of offering up great swag, organized races and weekend festivals, and there is a distance or event for everyone. Even better, if you participate in more than one of their multiple events during one of their festivals (for instance, a 5k…
If you’re a runner and you do road races in Oregon, you’ve heard of Run With Paula Events. Paula Harkin is the race director for several wonderful events throughout the year and her races are the Gold Standard. Every one of them is well marked, well organized, well supported, and (most importantly,) well loved. The courses are often challenging (Hello Helvetia Hills!) but beautiful (Ah, Bridge of the Goddess!!) and well worth the price tag.…
As a general rule of thumb, we don’t typically re-post press releases all that often. However, it’s been a minute (2019!) since we have had one of the (if not THE) premier Oregon races operating in person – the Shamrock Run Portland! Thus, we wanted to ensure you had the basic information at your fingertips as you start to plan your yearly race schedule. What: Opening Day of Running Season in Portland, Shamrock Run Portland will return…
Welcome to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. We are now venturing into the second month of the year, so if you haven’t yet started planning your 2022 racing – now is the perfect time! Make sure you bookmark our Race Calendar for more info: Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 2.5.22 Bristow Trail Runs Level 32 Racing Dexter Mid-Valley $30-55 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=136282 50K, 25K,…
It’s no wonder that the tagline for the PRC Winter 5k Series is “Never let winter win.” In Oregon, December through February could arguably be the worst in the way of wet and cold weather for the year. This race series offers runners a 5k for each of those three months, and some might wonder why. So then .. Why? Because we ARE runners. It’s what we do. It proves how strong we are. And…
Foot Traffic’s Holiday Half (10m, 10k, and 5k) is one of, if not THE, premier December race in Oregon. This Portland race starts and finishes at the LEED Platinum-certified Daimler Trucks North America campus on Swan Island. This week, we have picked a handful of segments from this race for a variety of reasons. The in-person race is sold out, but there are still virtual options available. And what better way to do the virtual…
Planning for a December race means taking a leap of faith about what the weather will be. It could be a soggy downpour. It could be a frosty wonderland. Or it could be bright and in the 60s. And that could all be before the starting horn blows. But the brave folks at Foot Traffic are ready for the unknown challenges and bring to you the Holiday Half, with multiple race distances and virtual options.…
There are always lots of Turkey Trots on or around Thanksgiving, but one of the best ones is definitely the Hood To Coast Turkey Trot in Portland. What makes this one so special? You get to run at PIR (Portland International Raceway) and view all lights of the Sunshine Winter Wonderland before anyone else!! This is a great way to kick off the transition into the Christmas season. In case you weren’t aware of it,…
Thanksgiving is a holiday focused on tradition. Spending time with family and friends. Enjoying favorite foods. And going for a run or walk to enjoy even more favorite foods (aka a second slice of pie). The Turkey Trot at the Zoo is one of those key traditions for many in the Portland Metro area, and I am so glad it is back this year. Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) is a local volunteer-led group that…
There is simply nothing like a marathon. Not to say that 5Ks or ultra-marathons or all the distances between don’t have great value. They do. But there marathon remains the key bucket list item on most runner’s lists. I know it was for me. And as a Portland Girl, the Portland Marathon was my first marathon and the one I come back to almost every year (stupid 2020). The Portland Marathon has gone through…
