Even though we have entered the “dark days” of the year, and rain has been in our lives, I still haven’t felt overwhelmed with the bad weather. Things can (and will) definitely get worse. The Worst Day of the Year 5k is counting on it – all while putting on a fun and challenging race at McMenamin’s Edgefield. This year’s event is on February 3, 2018. Run Oregon ran this event this past year and had this to…
The day could have been SO much worse for the runners and walkers who gathered at McMenamin’s Edgefield winery for the Worst Day of the Year 5k. I had talked my husband into volunteering for the race and my two teenagers into running with me, and it was dry, but cool and windy when we arrived around 9am for our 10am wave start. Packet pickup in the big tent was quick; the longest amount of time…
If you’re an Oregon runner, you know that the “Worst Day” can’t stop you. So, we’re giving away four pairs of entries to the Worst Day of the Year run on January 28. To enter, simply post a photo of your feet – Portland Airport style – in the “worst” conditions you’re running in this week. Share it to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #worstdayrun, starting today. We’ll draw winners on January 7, 12,…
