If running from one state to another is on your bucket list, you might want to consider the 2023 Rainier to Longview 10k Bridge Run this Spring! This event, (referred to as “R2L” if you’re in the know,) 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. This event will…
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…
Vancouver and Clark County, WA have quickly become a hotbed of activity on the local racing scene in the last decade or so. One such race, brought to us by Why Racing Events, is the St. Patrick’s Day themed race, the Couve Clover Run. This event, held on Sunday March 19th this year at Vancouver Waterfront Park, includes 3, 7, and 10 mile races. New this year is a fun 1 mile walk option, the…
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…
Do you hate the pre-dawn alarm clock on race morning? Do you dread hills that go on forever? Do you fear the impact of race fees on your bank account? Then I have the perfect race for you… Vancouver Lake Half Marathon & 4 Mile Run is on Sunday, February 26 with the earliest participants starting at a lovely 9:30am and other events and runners starting later on. Both events start inside the park. The…
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 seventh season in 2022, they are back for 22+ events in 2023. Combining the trends of craft beer and “fun runs,” the series is designed to showcase local breweries and neighborhoods throughout Oregon and…
If trail racing is your thing, you must do at least one, if not several, of the many events hosted by Daybreak Racing. Epic cannot begin to describe the views you’ll see, the challenges that will test you, or the journeys that you’ll remember forever. Daybreak is known to bring their “A” game, and their events always run like a well-oiled machine. Everything is well marked, the aid stations are stocked, and there’s food at…
Runners all over the US, (and now all over the world thanks to some great international race options,) have heard of Hood To Coast. Aptly called “the Mother of All Relays,” it’s the most popular relay in the world and has been traveling from the mountains to the beaches of Oregon for over 30 years. But if 2 days in a sweaty van don’t appeal to your sense of adventure, Hood To Coast has a…
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…
Do you have any resolutions that have to do with running in 2023? If so, maybe the 2023 Resolution Run 5k will help you achieve them! This race, held in North Clark County for over 13 years, will occur on January 7th this year. This race was started by Get Bold Events, then passed onto Whisper Running, and is now home with Why Racing Events in their old stomping grounds. This race will be held…
