For many runners, the season tends to end when the weather changes from warm to cold, from dry to wet, or from ideal to disgusting. And yet, every year there are dozens of solid local races where the elements become the biggest part of the race. Now in its 7th year, the Canyon Rumble Frozen Half is just such an event. In the past 6 races, there have been ideal conditions, such as clear skies and mid-50’s…
Small town races for a good cause are at the core of fun in running. The Runtoberfest in McMinnville, scheduled for October 6th is a benefit for the McMinnville Education Foundation. Featuring a 5K and kids mile (taking place on the track) the event is based at Wortman Stadium on the local high school campus. Featuring a new course this year that will travel through the center of town instead of into the industrial area,…
Located in McMinnville at the Evergreen Aviation Museum, the Champions Run for Heroes is an important race for me. Not only does it have a flat fast course away from busy roads, but it is hosted by a non profit organization and gives the proceeds to local first responders as well. It is a loop course, with each loop being 5K in length. Huber Timing is present for accurate results, so the event ticks all…
For those of you who know SuperFit Productions and the sweet races they put on, youknow that Dave Thomason pours his heart into every detail. For the past several years, the Down & Dirty Half has been a late season staple (also known as the Dirty Second Half, following the traditional Dirty Half that takes place in June each year). Earlier this year, SuperFit started toying with the idea of making some changes to the…
Running for a cause is usually a good thing. Running for ostomy is good too, although it’s also good to know what it is, in case you don’t. For a wealth of information, check out the United Ostomy Associations of America website to learn all about this common issue, that happens to affect far more runners than you might know. Then, with your new-found knowledge, sign up for the Run for Resilience 5K in…
Walk for a reason or run for a cause! Come to Maurie Jacobs Park in Eugene OR (301 North Adams Street Eugene 97404) for this family friendly 5k and fundraiser on September 23rd. There will be activities for the whole family including temporary tattoos, crafts, prizes, music and more. This event is raising funds to help upgrade the Toddler Playground for the Child Development Center of Willamette Family. There will be a free kids run for children…
One of the best parts about racing is the ability to pick events that benefit a great cause. The Champions Run for Heroes is a 5K/10K put on the non profit See Ya Later Foundation. Located in McMinnville, about 30 minutes south of Sherwood on 99W, the event is on the grounds of the Evergreen Aviation Museum. It is scheduled for September 8th, with the gun going off at 8am, followed by a kids half…
The 4th of July has become host to a number of races of various distances. I’ve had the most fun at the 5K length the last couple years. This time I made the trek out to Mollala (outsmarting the GPS and arriving 20 minutes earlier than estimated), located in flat farmland to the east of I5. I had never run out there before so it was an adventure on several levels. Using the RunSignUp to…
Ralph Painter, a long-time resident of Columbia County and most recently Chief of Police for the city of Rainier, Oregon, was an avid runner for many, many years. He was always a top contender in any race he ran in high school and earned honors as an All-League Athlete. Even after joining the Rainier Police Department in 1988, Ralph continued his passion for running. In 1990, he ran in the Police & Firemen’s Olympics in Canada, finishing 2nd in…
Are you looking for a fun Friday night activity for the whole family? Well the Howl at the Moon 5K Adventure Run might just be it! Run 3.1 miles of natural terrain and make your way through challenging obstacles, monkey bars, plank walk, mud pit, and more. Woo! There is a secure bag check is available for runners to check items before the run. The challenging hills of Luscher Farm will be set with 17 obstacles…
