It’s once again time to Race to the Bar! No, not that bar . . . but there will be post-race beer involved after you run along the beach (ahem. . . sandbar!) This annual evening race at Fort Stevens State Park is a fundraiser for the Lower Columbia Hospice. Choose from a 5K or 10K and run along hard packed sand – starting at the Peter Iredale shipwreck. Both courses are out and back, with…
The summer is great for runners: brighter mornings, fewer layers, and more drinking fountains turned on. Nights are also longer, which can be rough for those who run after work when the sun is at it’s hottest, but it offers the chance for evening races. One evening race this month is the Viking Vengeance, running in Forest Grove on Thursday, July 19. The 10k starts at 6:30p, followed by the 5k at 6:45p, giving you…
When you look at a race calendar, you’ll notice that most races take place in the morning, which often makes for early wakeup times on the weekend. Occasionally there will be a later start, or also an evening race to enjoy. The Twilight Half Marathon/10k/5k race is one such evening race that I have had my eyes on for a few years now, and I was excited that this year I was finally able to…
If running in the summer heat is not your favorite thing to do, why not run on a cool summer night instead? The Twilight Run 5k in Tigard, Oregon is a wonderful event that has been going on strong for nine years now and happens every year during the Tigard Festival of Balloons in beautiful Cook Park. The 5k chip-timed race is a flat and fast course along mostly paved bike trails and a few…
Join me at Terrapin Event’s second year of the Sunset on the Springwater half marathon, 10K and 5K run/walk. I was envious of my fellow runners who participated last year, during the first year – I am happy that, this year, I can get in on the action of this event! Taking place Saturday, July 23, 2016 in the evening, Sunset on the Springwater will treat participants to what proves to be a wonderful way…
Heads up, if you haven’t yet registered for the 2016 Sunday Evenings 5k scheduled for Sunday, July 10, you should do so this week! Currently, registration for this awesome community 5k is only $5. That price is good through June 26. Starting June 27, the cost goes up to $10. This is a chip-timed race, with awards for the top overall and master’s finishers, and there is a BBQ for all participants and volunteers after…
After participating in the Cottage Grove Half Marathon earlier this year, I fell in love with running in the beautiful, small town of Cottage Grove, which is about 25 minutes south of Eugene. I was pursuing through races the other day, and came across Run Cottage Grove, which “… is a small group of running enthusiasts committed to putting on great runs that showcase our little town of Cottage Grove, Oregon.” I quickly found out that this…
Are you NOT a morning person? Do you struggle to get a run in before work? You’ll be interested in this new race series, the Go Race Series. It is produced by locally-grown Go Beyond Racing and developed after their very popular Portland Trail Series in Forest Park. This new series consists of four races, all in Cook Park, near Tigard High School. They start at 6:30 pm on Wednesday evenings, so it’s a good…
Silvan Ridge winery, in the spectacular wine country near Eugene, presents the Silvan Ridge Twilight 5, a 5k evening race benefiting the Jane Higdon Foundation. I am a fan of evening racing. This 5k starts at 6 p.m. from the grounds of Silvan Ridge winery, just southwest of Eugene, Oregon. The out-and-back course will take you along beautiful farmlands, with views of Sweet Cheeks Winery (across the road from Silvan Ridge) as you descend the Silvan Ridge…
When you are looking for a summer race, there certainly isn’t a shortage of 5k’s out there. That’s why it is nice when a run stands out through timing, location or theme. Once In a Blue Moon 5k Adventure Run takes place on the evening of Friday, July 31st, with a blue moon shining on participants. Furthermore, this is no ordinary 5k.
