At a race called The Gobbler’s Revenge, instead of running for turkey, you might be running FROM turkey. Or you might be just getting to have a grand time running around the north side of Albany with some family and friends. This Thanksgiving Day tradition is going into its 13th year and the leaders are happy to be back in person. Race distances include half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2.5 miles. Some distances are limited…
This is a real, live, in-person race happing in mid-March; plus it’s for a great cause! The 2021 iRun for Kids event will have 15K, 10K, and 5K course options and of course, the Little Leprechaun Kids Dash. In its 17th year, this race benefits the Albany Public Schools Foundation; a qualified 501c(3) supporting arts, music, science, and health and wellness for students in the Greater Albany Public School District. The 15K, 10K, and 5K…
Join the Salem community on Saturday March 14th for the 4th Annual “Salem Paddy Pint“ offering a Kids Dash (400 meters), 5k and 10k. Kids Dash $0.00 Starting at 9:50am 5k $25.00 starting at 10:00am 10k $30.00 starting at 10:00am *prices increase after March 12th* The 4th Annual Salem Pappy Pint, hosted by Kristen Smith Family Dental Group will take place at Salem Riverfront Park (200 Water st NE, Salem OR 97301) This will be…
The holiday season is about so many things, including family, friends, and eggnog (which I like way more than PSL). And sometimes you need a race to help you get right into that spirit. I’m going to use a scene from I’ll be Home for Christmas to help set the scene for this particular race. Now it can be your turn to try out a 5K decked out in a Santa suit. That’s right, all…
One of the longer running Turkey Trots in the Mid-Willamette Valley is Albany’s Oregon Mid-Valley Road Race. In 2008 the Mid-Valley Lion’s Club (now the Corvallis Lions Club) started the Oregon Mid-Valley Road Race as an annual premiere running event in the region to raise dollars to help meet growing medical needs in the Mid-Valley. This event, now in its 11th year, saw about 400 participants last year, and is sure to be packed again…
iRun for Kids is a race event that checks off so many boxes for me. Fun name. Local charity. Adorable kids. And PIZZA. This is a small event but it has a lot of heart and a great cause. Now in its 16th year, iRun for Kids is a fundraiser for the Albany Public Schools Foundation. With the start and finish at the West Albany High School Stadium, participants get to see exactly where their…
Thanksgiving is generally about food and good company, family or otherwise. Being a runner, I used to sneak away as the sun came up to get in a relaxed longer run before the chaos began. It was only a couple years ago that I discovered Thanksgiving morning runs and it seems their number increases each year. So now there is an option to join the running family during the day of thanks before the more…
Join over 650 runner in Albany for the 15th annual iRun For Kids 5k and 10 miler (as well as a Little Leprechauns 800 dash). Event proceeds will go to Albany Public Schools Foundation. When: March 17th 2018 10 mile: 9:00a start Little Leprechauns Dash: 9:15a start 5k: 9:30a start Where: West Albany High School (1130 SW Queens Ave) Packet pick-up: Friday March 16th from 4:00-6:00p at West Albany H.S. Cafeteria. Register: Register online here Cost: Pre-K-2nd grade: $5.00 5k…
If you are looking for a good family-friendly race that supports a good cause, here it is! Come join the fun in Albany on March 11th for the 15th annual iRun for Kids 5k and 10 Miler, which is a fundraiser for the Albany Public School Foundation. There is also a new 1k Little Leprechaun Dash available this year for kids (pre-k to 2nd grade.) The race begins at the North Albany Shopping Center and…
Join Electric Edge Racing on Saturday Nov 12th for a 5K run or walk to benefit Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The course is a loop which starts and finishes at West Albany High School. Race Details: When: Sat. Nov 12th Arrive early for packet pickup. 9:00 am- 5K run 9:15 am- 5K walk Where: West Albany High School Registration: $25 (includes shirt). $15 for youth participants (14 years and younger with NO shirt). Shirts…
