If you’re looking for a family friendly race on the 4th of July, then you should definitely consider the Tilikum Trail Run and Family Fun Day. This annual event includes an adult 5k and 1 mile run and a youth 5k and a 1 mile fun run/walk. It also serves as an opportunity to raise funds for camp scholarships so that every child has a chance to experience summer camp. Race Day Schedule and Information…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Low-cost Races Coming Up Soon:…
Independence Day (which happens to fall on the 4th of July this year!) 😉 presents a rich assortment of races, with several to choose from in large cities. But the best ones are the small town races that are part of the local celebrations. In pursuit of my goal of running a race in every county in Oregon, I took full advantage of the bounty of small-town Independence Day races, and had a blast (no…
Morning came way too early for me on race day. After tossing and turning all night, my 5:30 A.M. alarm was not a welcome sound. I dragged myself out of bed and checked my weather app as I was deciding what to wear. I was shocked to see temperatures starting out in the 50s with drizzle. Last time I had checked the forecast I had seen sunshine and warmer temperatures. I went with layers –…
If you happen to find yourself in Southern Oregon on the Fourth of July, there are two great small town races to check out! The 41st Annual Ashland, Oregon 4th of July run offers you two options to choose from: a 2 mile fun run or a 10k run – both routes offer great views, with the 10k running along the tree-lined Bear Creek Greenway, and are fast and quick on closed roadways. All ages…
If you are traveling to central Washington for the 4th of July, be sure to make time for River Run on the Fourth 5K and 10K in Wenatchee. This 4th of July race starts and finishes at Pybus Public Market, the 2nd largest public market in Washington. It runs on the Apple Capital Loop Trail which is along the banks of the Columbia River. This paved, traffic-free course offers beautiful views of the Columbia River,…
There are a bunch of races on the 4th of July. We try to get to as many as we can, but sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the week to get them all scheduled! If you are looking for some local races on your holiday, read below! 4th of July Run (Ashland) Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission (APRC) will present the Annual 4th of July Run on Monday, July 4, 2016. This event is a…
If you ever get the opportunity to start your July 4th on Sauvie Island, definitely do it!! I’ve heard great things about the Foot Traffic Flat for several years and I’ve always wanted to run it! This year I got the chance and I tell you what… It did NOT disappoint! I was stoked when I learned I was going to be able to run the half marathon and started planning my trip up…
There are a lot of Fourth of July races, giving you many options to choose from – various locations, distances, and race atmospheres. Of course, if there’s one you and your friends or family love, stick with it – but if you’re interested in trying something new, here are quite a few to consider. They are listed by city, with the cities in alphabetical order. Click on the race name for info and registration. Ashland…
If you’ve read our blog for a few years, you know that the Firecracker Triple is a three-race series made up of the Foot Traffic Flat and two lower-cost events put on by Beaverton runner Steve Walters. If you’ve ever thought about doing three events in one weekend, all three races offer a marathon, half marathon and this year, a 5k. This is just a reminder, in case you are jonesin’ for some more 5k action.…
