I have always wanted to run Blooms to Brews half marathon. I had seen pictures from past events, and knew this was a race I wanted to be a part of. There is just something about running near the tulip fields, and running on a fast and scenic course, that is very enticing. For those who have never heard of Blooms to Brews, it is an event offering a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K and…
Welcome to a new year of the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, be sure to let us know with our contact form. Tell us what you…
Welcome to a new year of the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. There are a few price bumps for longer races coming up, but since it’s apparently going to be snowpocalypse tonight, I’m including a few of my favorite low-price summer races for you to get on your calendar at the…
I always procrastinate with spring events. It’s not because I don’t love events, actually quite the opposite, but the weather is always questionable and makes me hesitate committing to an event. I’d heard nice things about Blooms to Brews Half Marathon in Woodland, Washington, but still dragged my feet a while. When Joe, my blogger buddy, said he’d be there, I decided to jump in. While the weather wasn’t exactly ideal for me, it stayed…
Normally when I write a recap of a race, it generally consists of the same type of information such as: course difficulty, scenery, how well staffed the event was, etc – things we are all pretty interested in knowing, which will help us decide whether to attend the event the following year. This recap will still cover all of those topics, but not from me. My contribution to this recap will cover something that I’ve taken…
Over the past week, I have started and RE-started my preview on the 3rd Annual Blooms to Brews race because I just couldn’t figure out what to start with! Do I open with the fact that this year’s race has introduced its first FULL marathon, along with the already famous half marathon and 10k series? Or do I start with the two things that actual drew me instantly to this race….flowers and beer? Hmm….
When it comes to Run Oregon bloggers who enjoy their beer, we have a wide variety of partakers. But clearly the two most indulgent are Matt Rasmussen and Marilyn Tycer. They typically live on Untappd and have, more than once, ran into each other in beer lines at races and at brewfests around the Northwest. Oregon and Washington are craft and microbrewery royalty, and these two surely are getting their fill. For reference sake, Marilyn has…
Stay tuned to the end of the recap for a special announcement! My husband and I signed up last minute for the Get Bold Event’s Blooms to Brews 10K…literally the morning of the race! We have been training for the Hood to Coast, and his mileage was slowly increasing, and he was up to about 4.5 miles. He inquired about running some 10ks a couple of days before this event, and because he likes beer, I mentioned Blooms to…
Blooms to Brews is coming up soon on April 13, 2014 in Woodland, WA at Horseshoe Lake Park. This is the beautiful finishers medal all the half marathon runners will receive (sorry not for the 10K participants). It’s a nice medal, and I am told larger than previous years. Early Bird rates are over as of 2/28/14, however if you missed that chance then take advantage of this special offer of $5 off the 10K and $10 off the…
