Running on the Oregon Coast is such a gift. It’s often cold, but it’s always beautiful, and there’s good reason why people come back again and again. Ardor Adventures is a race organization that makes that tradition possible with races for all seasons. Start the year with a chilly polar plunge, run with someone special for Valentine’s Day, celebrate the 4th of July fireworks, and enjoy the Day of The Dead and Turkey Day with…
If you are a fan of endurance races, check out the Annual Dia de los Muertos Endurance Run in Newport. This race has 24 hour, 12 hour, and 6 hour options, as well as a 5 Miler. This race is meant to honor loved ones who have passed, as is the tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead.) At this event, you are encouraged to bring an item, like a picture, that…
The power of a parent’s love is never more evident than in events such as the Operation Jack Northwest Run. Sam Felsenfeld’s son Jack is autistic, and in 2010 Sam started running marathons to raise money for autism research and awareness. Sam ended up running 61 marathons and raising around $100,000 for the organization Train 4 Autism. The final race was on December 26 in Southern California, and many Pacific NW friends wanted to show their…
