If you like supporting well-organized, low-key, local races that support a good cause, one of the best ones around is the Banks Linear Trail Brave Run, coming up this year on Saturday, May 19th. As the name implies, the event takes place in Banks, and the out-and-back course includes a stretch on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, a paved rails to trails path. The 8th annual event includes a 5k and a 10k, and is a…
If you’ve never experienced running in the Banks-Vernonia region, you have been missing out on some beautiful inspiration to get outside. The Vernonia Half Marathon is done and gone and now you have another chance to get in a scenic race. The 7th annual 2017 Banks Linear Trail Brave Run/Walk on May 20th is waiting for you! As a mom, I have a special place in my heart for events that help out kids, and this…
What!? $17 a month!? There’s no way to do a race each month with that budget! Yes, yes there is. You just have to know which races to do. This is one schedule, I’m positive you could create another one. For example, you could join Clark County Running Club for $10 and run upwards for 20 free races for the year. Or seek out races where you can run free in exchange for volunteering. Not…
There are certain friendly, low key, local community races that seem to draw me back every year. The Banks Linear Trail Brave Run, a fundraiser for technology at Banks Elementary School, is one of these. Starting and finishing on the track at Banks High School, the 5k and 10k courses head down the sidewalks on Main Street for the first mile and join the tree-shaded Banks-Vernonia trail for their respective out-and-backs.
Benefiting Banks Elementary School technology fund, this affordable 5K or 10K will not break the bank! The Banks Linear Trail Brave Run, now in its 5th year, has raised over $29,000 for much needed technology for this small school over the last 4 years.
