In the world of trail racing, there are a few choices when it comes to routes. There’s point to point, lollipop, loop, and sometimes multiple loops. There’s one route. One way to get from point A to point B. We call this normal (or at least I do). Go Beyond Racing has lots of races that follow this pattern, and they’re all awesome events! Last year, Go Beyond introduced a new thing called Wood You…
The Shamrock Run PDX is a staple of the Portland running community, and I am a happy staple of the 15K runners. The 15K is the perfect distance for this event. It includes the whine-worthy Terwilliger MOUNTAIN without the Naito out and back the half marathoners have to complete. Its long enough to really enjoy a beer, a burger, or whatever else you want. And the distance is a confusing enough length that folks think…
I love craft beer. It’s as simple as that. There is just something about the local flavors and love that goes into each batch of liquidy goodness. I also love to run. Combining the two is a more perfect pairing than a steak and an IPA of 100+ IBU’s! Hence, the 2023 Bridge to Brews hosted by Terrapin events appears to be my kind of race! This is an iconic race at Waterfront Park in…
Mt. Tabor Park is one of my favorite hidden gems of the city. It’s tucked in the middle of a neighborhood, yet has enough paths and stairs to keep you wandering for hours. Tabor Challenge would be your perfect chance to explore this beautiful space while giving back to local high school students. Tabor Challenge honors the memory of LTJG Thomas Cameron while also supporting college scholarships for Grover Cleveland High School students. Already funds…
If you’re feeling lonely (as I am sure we have ALL felt in the past few years specifically), join likely thousands of your closest friends at the 45th Annual Shamrock Run on Sunday, March 12th in Downtown Portland. As always, choose from a variety of distance options including the Shamrock Stride (4-mile walk), Shamrock 5K, Shamrock 8K, Shamrock 15K and Half Marathon. And for the kiddos, there’s a 1K Leprechaun Lap. The race for each…
It’s been a few years since the dynamic duo of Todd and Renee of Go Beyond got the local running scene together for their season kickoff party, but it’s back!! On March 11th, you are welcome to join all your rowdy running buddies at the Skyline Tavern (no, it’s not reopened for business, but they are allowing this private party), to kick off the 2023 season. Go Beyond is partnering with Trail Butter for this…
Every race of the three race PRC 5k Race Series, I’ve been racing a 7 year old. I don’t think he knows he’s racing me, but every month, we’ve been neck and neck through a lot of those miles. For this very last one, the February race, he had me beat until we got about a mile in and then he lost his steam. Experience does sometimes trump youth. Either way, I think we both…
We’ve almost made it through another Oregon winter and it’s right about NOW that runners are itching to make plans for the race season ahead. Luckily, Foot Traffic has you covered with two group training options that will get you through the spring and into the summer. You’ll have a couple opportunities to train for the Hop Hop 5k/10k in April, or the Foot Traffic Flat on July 4th out at Sauvie Island. If you’re…
Shamrock Run will forever hold a place in my heart as the first major running event I participated in. And also as the first major cancellation I experienced in 2020 due to the developing pandemic. With multiple distance options, green sparkles everywhere you look, and a huge beer garden after the finish line, it is easy to understand why Shamrock Run has been part of Portland for 45 years. The event (and seriously, this is…
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 February, OBRS is kicking things off with two races in the Tri-County area – at Portland Cider Co and Steeplejack Brewing. Each route is always 5k-ish in distance, and open for runners, walkers and even…
