The Corvallis Turkey Trot is back this year with its 5k, 10k, and 1k Little Gobblers kids’ run on Thanksgiving morning, November 25. Organized by Corvallis Parks and Rec, this event benefits the Parks and Rec Scholarship fund, providing low or no cost program registration to low income families. The races start and end at Osborn Aquatic Center (map). The start times are staggered to alleviate congestion in the starting area and on the course.…
The annual Sweetheart Run in Sweet Home, Oregon, will take place on Saturday morning, February 13th. The event starts and ends at the historic Weddle Bridge in Sankey Park. Packet pickup opens at 9am, the National Anthem at 10am is followed by the 1k kids race. The 5k and 10k will start around 10:30am, and they are open to participants of all ages and abilities; the courses through the town will remain open until noon.…
If you’ve got a prom dress or a tux that’s just taking up room in the back of the closet, pull it out and join your fellow runners at the 2020 Winter Formal 5k Run/Walk in Corvallis on February 1st. In addition to the 5k, there’s an untimed 1k Kids Run, a 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk, and a Beer/Cider Mile Relay. The start and finish location, as well as packet pick-up, will be at…
Jingle bells are taking the place of cowbells at this great event in Bend – the Jingle Bell Run! Grab your most festive [running-friendly] outfit and come out for a quick 5K to benefit The Arthritis Foundation. As always, 100% of the proceeds will go toward this cause. There will be a costume contest (and a dog costume contest!) so bring the whole family for the festivities! Stick around after the race for the Bend…
The annual Riverhawk Run and Walk in The Dalles is coming up on Saturday, August 31st. This event features 1K, 3K, or 5K distances to choose from, starting and finishing at Sorosis Park. The course is along a bark chip trail around the park then loops around the Columbia Gorge Community College (on pavement) with some rolling hills. This course is what the high school cross country athletes run in the fall! There will be…
Have you been to Aurora, OR? Have you heard of Aurora, OR? If the answer to the former is yes, you already know how cute this historic town is and know the Aurora Colony Days 5K will be great. If the answer to the latter is no, then sign up for this 5K, head to the Museum for the starting line, run the streets of Aurora, then take in Colony Days afterward and enjoy this…
The Eugene Marathon is just around the corner, and this historic race will have thousands people lining up to run the full marathon, half marathon, 5k or kids Duck Dash. The course is certified to ensure all runners are completing the same distance, but when it comes to motivation, each runner has a path that is all their own. I recently sat down with my friend Nichole Castaneda to discuss our differing approaches to the…
The 8th annual Run to Get Lucky takes place in Corvallis on the afternoon of Saturday, March 16th. Participants have a choice between a 15k, 5k, 1-mile or 1k, as well as a beer mile relay. All distances are out and back courses that start and end in front of Cloud and Kelly’s Public House on 1st Street. The course is flat and fast, and runners and walkers will spend most of their time on multi-use…
Few cities have as rich a history with running as Eugene. Between Nike and Steve Prefontaine, any race held in Track Town USA should be nothing less than historic. As such, the 13th annual Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon offer participants an opportunity to reach their goals and “run in the footsteps of legends.” Both the full and half marathon have a flat and fast course, making it a popular option for runners hoping to…
There are 2 things that people often associate Thanksgiving with .. Food and football. If you’re a runner, there might be a 3rd tradition, and that’s a morning Turkey Trot before you enjoy those other 2 things. The 2018 Great Turkey Fumble incorporates both a morning 5k and a football game into your Thanksgiving morning before you go home to enjoy a day of family and food. This race, which can be done individually or…
