All the goodness and joy that is the Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon, Constantly Boring 8K, and Virtual Race Series can be found in its name. And in their philosophy when it comes to the finish line: “We have always felt that runners should support runners. We are all one family. With that in mind, after your race feel free to return to the finish line and help place medals on the runners who come in…
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_orig.gif The Boring Half Marathon is easily in my top five race experiences ever. I’ve participated four years in a row and am already signed up for the 5th annual event. For me, the great joy of this event is not the course (though it’s a very nice out and back on Springwater Trail). It’s all about the leadership behind the event. Even if you are not interested in registering, do yourself a favor and…
Welcome to the latest in 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 love…
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…
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 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,…
