Fall is thee BEST time to run and Halloween races are the greatest people-watching activity ever. There are a few different “costume-encouraged” race options this October, but I’ve decided that the 2023 Scary Run is the place I want to be THIS Sunday on October 29th!! The course, which starts racers off from Reflection Plaza in Washougal, is both flat and beautiful, boasting views of Mt. Hood and the Gorge while runners hoof it along…
The Eugene tradition, Run to Stay Warm, is back this year to raise money for EWEB’s Customer Care Program. They are once again offering a half marathon, 10K, or 5K (and a free kid’s dash!) on a flat course, so mark your calendar for November 19! The races will be chip-timed and will start and finish at the downtown Riverfront Park and run through Alton Baker Park and the Ruth Bascom River Path. All finishers will receive a…
September is here, leaves are starting to turn pretty colors, and pumpkin flavored drinks are available at coffee shops. Which means it is high time to register for your fall races! A fun fall and Halloween tradition is the Run Like Hell, an event hosted by Terrapin Events at Milwaukie Elks Lodge. With this race taking place on October 28th, it’s a great opportunity to get out those Halloween contests and go for a run.…
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…
