If you haven’t been down to experience the wonderful Southern Oregon city of Ashland, here is a great reason to make a trip. The 15th annual Monster Dash Run for Education is coming back to Lithia Park on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at 9:00AM. The race course for all three runs follows the perimeter of Lithia Park, the epic 93-acre park in downtown Ashland. If you haven’t spent time here, I HIGHLY recommend it. No dogs are allowed…
One of my first memories of computers was playing “The Oregon Trail” in elementary school on those ancient black screens in the computer room. (Side note: thanks to the Internet Archive, you can still play it!) Check out our recap of the inaugural event! But whether or not computer games are your thing, there’s an alternative that’s just as fun, if not more. Join Oregon City on Sunday, October 1st for the 8th 2023 Oregon…
Mt Angel is a magical place known for it’s German style, and there’s a fabulous festival and street fair that takes place every year called the Mt Angel Oktoberfest. This year, this festival takes place September 14th thru the 17th, and another tradition, the Oktoberfest Road Race, will be occurring on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. The race, which used to fall on a Saturday, now takes place on Sunday to close out the weekend. It…
If you are looking for a scenic coastal run, look no further! The Twisted Pine Run in Newport is just around the corner on September 9th. With a half marathon, a 5k, and a 10k to choose from, this Ardor Adventures race boasts beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Yaquina Bay. Racers will start and finish at South Beach State Park by the Foghorn theater. All courses are pretty flat and fast with amazing views.…
“One of the Flattest, Fastest Marathons in Oregon.” This quote comes directly from the website of the Pacific Northwest Marathon, and these words are often music to a runner’s ears. Come out to Harrisburg on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 for your choice: marathon, half marathon, or 5k. If you’re a marathoner, this event is perfect for you, as this USATF certified marathon course is a Boston qualifier. Hip hip hooray! The Fall weather in the…
One of the great traditions of middle school and high school cross-country is the early-season destination race with a special gimmick. The unique feature could be a handicapped start with staggered waves based on predicted finish times, or it could be a race with a choice of two or three different courses of varying difficulty. The travel and the special character of these events provide a great bonding experience for teams just getting to know…
I’ve never met anyone who did an Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k who didn’t have a great time. The positive atmosphere is contagious, and everyone gets to celebrate their “why” for running, whatever that might be for them. It had been awhile since I’d been able to clear my schedule for one of these Fun Run 5ks, (they start at 10:00AM on Saturdays and I’m often done with my run by then) but on Saturday…
This is the 8th annual year of the 2023 Run for the Oaks, which is taking place in Rickreall (15-20 minutes west of Salem), and you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting. The courses, a 5k and a 10k, will provide a variety of terrains – paved, gravel, and also trails through Left Coast Cellars vineyards, gardens, and oak-laden forests and paved trails. The 10k run will begin at 8:30AM and the 5k run begins…
You gotta love a race that features Bigfoot. Get your hands on a Bigfoot medal at the 2023 Huckleberry Running Festival, occurring Saturday, August 5th, 2023 in Welches, Oregon. This event has a half marathon, a 10k, a 5k, and even a 1k Kids Sasquatch Sprint, so there is a distance for everyone! Hooray! The Huckleberry Running Festival begins at Welches Middle School (24903 E Salmon River Road, Welches, Oregon, 97067). Parking is limited so…
Why Racing Events will host the 42nd Annual PDX Triathlon at beautiful Blue Lake in Fairview Washington on Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th, 2023. The FREE Kids Tri will kick off the fun on Saturday and on Sunday the fun continues with the Super Sprint/My 1st Tri, Sprint, or Olympic Distances. New this year is a 5k or the Paddle Triathlon also offered on Sunday! This fun, mid-summer event offers strong competition for…
