Question: How many races have baby goats at the finish line to greet you? Answer: Not enough! Luckily the Boring Marathon (along with the Half-Boring Half-Marathon and Constantly Boring 8K) is one race that not only has baby goats at the end, but also more bagels than you can throw a goat at. Which you shouldn’t because goats are super cute and should not be thrown. I have participated in the Half-Boring Half-Marathon every year…
http://www.boringmarathon.com/uploads/3/4/6/7/34672460/2019-bm-color-logo.jpg I’m going to let a quote from the Race Director for the Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon, and Constantly Boring 8K start off this preview: “The Boring Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. Woohoo! Yea! Right on! Baaa (get that goat out of here). Yes, the same people who brought you goats at the finish in 2015, slugs on the trail in 2016 (along with goats at the finish), smoke in the air in 2017 (and…
http://www.boringmarathon.com/uploads/3/4/6/7/34672460/boring-marathon-t-shirt-design.gif Sunday, September 16th was the fifth-annual Boring Marathon event, and the fifth time I’ve gotten to line up at the starting line for the half marathon race. Though I should be clearer that the event includes multiple races: Boring Marathon, Half Boring Half Marathon, Really Boring Relay, and Constantly Boring 8K. Those creative titles should give you a good sense of the personalities behind this race. And why it is one of my favorites…
Ready to get Bored?! Ok, ok, that’s a gimme since this race is called the Boring Marathon! Appropriately name for it starts and finishes in Boring, Oregon on Sunday, September 17. What’s not so boring is the multiple distance options: the Constantly Boring 8k, the Half Boring Half Marathon and the full-on Boring Full Marathon. Currently, the race does not appear to be impacted by the area forest fires, but anyone with breathing problems like…
Here’s what we here at Run Oregon think you might want to know about if you’re an Oregon/SW Washington runner. Our radar is constantly pinging for info on free or low-cost races, races with cool themes or causes, and deadlines on the bigger events that you may not want to miss. First up, some group runs: Run For Houston Donation Run: Sherri and her team at Why Racing is hosting a 5k/10k/half marathon event on…
Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! First, some races running this weekend that look fun and are for good causes: Willamette Valley Road Runners (WVRR) is putting on their annual Summer Solstice run this Friday, June 23 at Minto…
There’s been some talk lately of the Portland Marathon and Half Marathon potentially having to change their course or even cancel their 2017 race. Whether or not that happens – and we hope it doesn’t – it’s always good to know about other marathons and half marathons running around the same time so you can see your options. This is the first of three posts giving you some options for fall half and full marathons.…
You have to appreciate a town that embraces the fact that people will make fun of its name. Boring, Oregon, is one of my favorite “funny name” places in this area. The city of Dull is its partner city in Scotland, it is home to Boring Brewing, and the Not So Boring Bar & Grill. Recently it also hosted Hood to Coast’s exchange 8 at the Boring Middle School. Top of the list of punny events,…
Looking for a race that takes pride in being called Boring? Well, look no further than the Boring Marathon and Half Marathon which will be held Sunday, September 13, 2015. The best news about the 2nd annual race is that they have added a handful of other distance options which includes a marathon relay, an ultra 50k, a 5k, and virtual races for all distances. If you prefer a race that supports a good cause, then you’ll be even more happy to…
