In my quest for more plants, I gathered a few of my friends and we headed out to Newberg for the annual Camellia Run. OK, I didn’t just do this race for the camellia plant at the finish, but it was a definite plus! 😉 This year the run gathered around 500 runners and walkers. Fortunately, race day fell on a dry (albeit cloudy and cool) morning. We arrived with plenty of time to find…
If you haven’t made it to Newberg for their annual Camellia Run, it’s time to get this one on your calendar! I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for small town races and festivals. I’m also a bit of a plant junkie, so for multiple reasons, I recommend this April race! The Camellia Run is a well-organized, well-attended small town event. Held in conjunction with the annual Chehalem Park and Recreation District Camellia Festival, you’ll get to…
One of my favorite places in the Valley to visit is Newberg. Living in Keizer (just north of Salem), this winegrowing city is really a relatively quick and easy location to get to. They have some really solid restaurants (Ruddick/Wood is our favorite), breweries (Wolves & People), and too many wineries nearby to get to in an entire week. They also have a race each year – The Camellia Run – a 5k/10k that runs…
Flowers are magical. They make everyone smile and can brighten a day in a moment. So why not surround yourself with them this year at the 2019 CPRD Camillia Run/Walk in Newberg, OR on April 13th? The Eclectic Edge Racing event is in it’s 11th year and it offers both a 5k and a 10k run or walk for you to choose from. Both distances will start at the Chehalem Cultural Center and you’ll be treated…
There is fun to be had for all at the 2018 CPRD Camellia Run/Walk in Newberg on Saturday, April 7th. There will be a fitness festival for you to enjoy with refreshments and some entertainment available at the Camellia Festival. There are two distances to choose from for this event. There is a 10k which starts at 9:00AM and a 5k which follows at 9:05AM. The start line will be in front of the Chehalem…
