January is the typical month for me pick a half marathon to kick start my training for the new year. I had never run Cascade before. It’s been highly recommended to me by several running friends, so for 2020, it was my first half! 2020 was Cascade’s 21st year. It’s hosted by Willamette Valley Road Runners and offers not only a half, but a 10k and 2 miler. Race day morning (January 19th) I drove…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 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, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Get ready for some great…
Have you started your 2020 list of races yet? I know I have and Cascade Half is on my list! Cascade also has a 10k and 2 miler for those not interested in the half marathon! This race interests me because I love getting in a good race to start my year! It ‘s not only fun, but it helps me gauge where my fitness level is going into a new year. This race is appealing…
When you run a winter half marathon you know that a good number of your training miles will be wet. You also know that there is a high probability that race day will be cold, wet, windy, and/or some combination of those elements. With the Cascade Half Marathon in my sights, I began to agonize over whether or not I should run it before I even registered. Despite the fact that I was training for…
Happy Christmas, Run Oregon readers! Welcome to the last post for 2018 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. Don’t worry, though, we’ll be back in 2019! 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…
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 about…
It’s that time of year again! You know, the time of year when I try to decide if I’m going to be ready for a half marathon in January or if I’ll just be running the 10K. That’s right, the Cascade Half Marathon and 10K is just around the corner. Currently, I’m training and planning on the half, but I haven’t officially registered yet. I usually procrastinate until it’s almost time for that price increase 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 about…
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 about…
I haven’t run the Cascade Half Marathon since 2014, and was happy to reconnect with this great early year winter race this past weekend. The race is an out-and-back on supremely quiet country roads in rural Turner – a small country town just SE of Salem. It’s inexpensive (only $45) and is well-supported for a small-mid sized event. The day kicked off at Cascade High School, and despite the high school parking, it’s not the…
