This is our weekly (usually) post highlighting low-cost races, races that may cost more but for a cause we think is important, and price increases or deadlines. We usually do the upcoming weekend and the one after that, so if you’re feeling good and want to jump in a race without blowing your budget, these are good options! Check the full Run Oregon Race Calendar here. We consider a race to be low cost based…
Hosted by the Clark County Running Club, the Vancouver Lake Half Marathon is being held on Sunday, February 25, 2018. The course is a very flat out and back from Vancouver Lake Regional Park along roads and bike paths. The race begins at 10:00 AM on Reiger Road in front of the Park. Course: The course is flat. It begins on Reiger Road in front of the park. Runners begin running north for 1.5 miles to…
Why the giant Hood to Coast Series Pints to Pasta logo, you ask? Well, because we’ve got big news about this Portland race: It’s not a Portland race any more. The Pints to Pasta 10k and Half Marathon has a new course: it’s moving to Hood River. The race is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 24; registration isn’t open yet but the info on their website mentions Full Sail Brewery, which is pretty cool. Back to my…
Yeah, so I am “one of those” who doesn’t ‘believe’ in New Year’s Resolutions. But I do believe in goal setting, and plotting out my running as strategically and methodically as possible. Just call me obsessive-compulsive … about running (well, about anything). In the spirit on New Year’s Resolutions, however, I do want to share an excellent way to really delve into the running community, and feel like ‘the real deal’, and immerse yourself deeper…
A thick fog blanketed the Vancouver Lake Half Marathon on Sunday, January 25, but that didn’t stop over 400 runners from showing up. This was my fifth year running the race and warmest that I had ever seen it. You never know what January will bring for race day from freezing cold to a torrential down pour. Fortunately for us here in the northwest, the weather is usually mild. This year it was a balmy 46…
We all know that there are some great races out here in the Pacific Northwest. Many of those come with a higher price tag, which is completely fine. However, to keep your race schedule full, sometimes it takes filling it with some more inexpensive and lesser known races. We will be highlighting some of those races so you can keep your competitive drive up and have money in the bank to get to those big…
Registration is open for the Vancouver Lake Half Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, January 25th. The race is capped at 400 participants and is predicted to sell out. The course is a flat out and back and out again on Reiger Road starting at a picnic shelter on Vancouver Lake. Aid stations with water and porta-potties will be placed every three miles. Parking at the park is limited, so please car-pool! For more…
You like small races? How about races that are only $2? Or FREE, if you’re a member of Clark County Running Club? These events are all no-frills, volunteer-run, supportive, and FUN! Please note there is no online registration for these events; you’ll need to register day of race. Washougal Dike Half Marathon, 7.1k and 5k Sunday, October 12 in Camas This race will be great for those looking for a low-key half marathon or unique…
by Marilyn Tycer, guest community blogger The CCRC Heritage Trail 10-Miler was run on January 11, 2014. The Heritage Trail race was my first Clark County Running Club event. I decided to run it for a few reasons–the Heritage Trail is one of my all-time favorite routes, my training plan said I needed to do 8+ miles, I was curious about the $2 CCRC races, and my friend Chris hates to pay for races but was willing to…
