Are you looking for a race to do on Memorial Day? You might consider Miles on Memorial in Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon. The 5K runs all through the park and along the Willamette River. The 10K is a double loop of the same 5K and the 15k is 3 loops. The 3-person 15K relay will consist of 3 loops of the 5K course, with team members handing off after each 5K loop. Awards…
24 years ago, on July 6th, 1994, a group of wildland firefighters from Prineville lost their lives fighting the Storm King fire in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Of the 14 men and women who died that day, 9 of them were from Prineville and were specifically known as Hotshots. For those who don’t know, Hotshot firefighters are an elite team of the most highly trained firefighters in the country and are regularly tasked with fighting the…
Mother’s Day is fast approaching! There’s no better way to tell your mom you love her than to make her run 3.1 miles with you, as you sweat together and share memories of your childhood. Right? Seriously though, Miles for Mothers is fun race for a number of reasons. First, it takes place is beautiful Redmond, Oregon on the flat (read, no hills), paved Dry Canyon trail that cuts north and south through town. Second,…
In association with International Migratory Bird Day, this beautiful run lets you enjoy some of the best birding areas in Klamath Falls. The Run for the Birds start and finish are at Veterans Park in Klamath Falls. The 5K course runs on the scenic Link River Trail and the 10K course includes the Link River Trail and several trails in Moore Park. The Kids Run is a 1/4 on grass! All the birds will…
Now in it’s 42nd year, the Lake Run put on by the Lake Oswego Women’s Club is known for its hilly terrain, great views and is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year! All proceeds will benefit Annie Ross House, the only family emergency shelter in Clackamas County. The 2018 Lake Run will feature a 10K run, 5K run/walk, kid’s dash and the ever-popular Family Fun Festival all day long! If you are wanting to…
The Medford Rotary Prom Run is the newest run in Oregon this Spring as it is brand new this year! Imagine a fun-spirited event that mixes formal wear, tuxedos, corsages and running shoes! Sounds like a good time to me! This event will begin and finish at Cummins Inc in Talent and runners will enjoy the beauty of the Bear Creek Trail. There are several options to choose from: a one-mile fun run, a 5K…
Great cause, great price, great course, great everything! The annual Falcon 15k Relay held in Hillsboro, Oregon is a fundraiser for Liberty Fit, a program for students at Liberty High School where students, staff, family, and community members train together to complete a half marathon. It particularly focuses on uninvolved and “at-risk” students and giving them a chance to experience personal success as they become part of a caring community that shares a common goal. How…
Now in it’s 3rd year, the Dogwood Dash race, benefiting the St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Milwaukie, is a family-friendly way to spend a Spring morning in the park. If you are feeling especially runny, you can run your fastest 5K and see if you can win the cash prize for the first male and female winners. Or you can take it more casual and run/walk the course too! The 5K event is…
Woof woof! The Run for Rovers 5k is a great fundraiser that raises money for Pro-Bone-O which is a non-profit organization in Eugene, Oregon that provides free veterinary services, food and supplies for pets of people who are homeless. Even homeless dogs need love! The 5K is a fun run that is dog, stroller and family friendly! The race route goes along the park on the paved bike path. Everyone participating gets a shirt!…
Easter time combines two things I love – rabbits and candy, particularly those sickly sweet Cadbury cream filled eggs. Mmm! Of course spending my time eating all those candies, means I need to do a lot of running to burn it all off – what better way than a Easter themed race! The Easter Egg Stash Dash, put on by Activate Events and Eclectic Edge Racing, is held at Pre’s Trail at Alton Baker Park in…
