For someone who writes a beer-themed feature on a blog, taking the month of January off from drinking beer was a hard decision. But as February slowly creeps forward, I wanted to find something to celebrate. The 5th annual Salem Winter Brewfest, which runs January 30-February 2, 2019. Everyone in Portland is probably familiar with brew festivals – the events where a variety of local, regional, and nationwide breweries come together in one location to show…
This year was my fourth running of Terrapin’s Bridge to Brews 8k. I like unique routes, and being the only Portland race that takes runners across the Fremont Bridge (I-405), it definitely qualifies as unique. Sunday morning was a cool and overcast day, which made it perfect running weather. We found street parking just two blocks away from the start line, and packet pickup was quick and easy. My husband had accompanied me to this…
Ever since I started running while living in Pensacola FL, I have loved running across bridges, especially if they are usually closed to pedestrians. Naturally, Terrapin’s Bridge to Brews race catches my attention, since it is the only Portland race that will take you across the Fremont (I-405) Bridge. This year, the race is scheduled for Sunday, April 9th, and it starts and ends at Waterfront Park in Portland, where street parking is free on…
Waking up race day, it was overcast, I was groggy from lack of sleep, and feeling a little annoyed with myself at having missed the two packet pick up opportunities the week prior. Nevertheless, I was going to make the most out of the day, and was ready for the Bridge to Brews 8k and 10k event. This is an event I had always had some interest in running as I’ve only heard good things about Terrapin Events, and…
It was a cool but dry morning when over 3,000 participants gathered at Waterfront Park in Portland for this year’s Bridge to Brews 8k/10k event. I had found street parking just a few blocks from the start/finish area between the Morrison and Burnside bridges, and with less than an hour before the start, went to stand in line for packet pickup right away. While I was in line, an Alcohol Monitor offered to check people’s…
The Vancouver USA Marathon weekend is coming up in a few days, and with it comes its amazing Active Expo, where you will pick up your race packet and browse the vendor tables. The expo takes place at Ester Short Park in Vancouver, WA, Friday through Sunday, with packet pickup available Friday and Saturday. Parking is free at several close locations indicated on the parking map.
The 2014 Bridge to Brews 8k and 10k race was held at Portland’s Lilis Albina Park on Sunday, April 6th. Close to 4,000 participants gathered under cloudy (but dry) skies to run across two of Portland’s bridges and to enjoy the beer festival afterwards. For complete results, click here.
The Vancouver USA Marathon and Half Marathon (aka “VUM”) has been dubbed “the hidden gem of the Northwest”, and for good reason. The VUM racing weekend is organized by Energy Events, it offers four different distances (the marathon, half marathon, 5k, and kids marathon) and now also includes a brewfest! Check your schedule and sign up to join the fun before the next price increase on April 15th.
