fall marathons

Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon still has spots for October 22nd race – Price increases this Friday

September 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

The 2017 Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 22, offering runners a wonderful chance to get back into the Gorge. It’s also got more of a laid-back feel than other races of its size, in part because [read more...]

Oregon Fall Marathons and Half Marathons: September 2017 Edition

June 16, 2017 // 2 Comments

There’s been some talk lately of the Portland Marathon and Half Marathon potentially having to change their course or even cancel their 2017 race. Whether or not that happens – and we hope it doesn’t – it’s always good [read more...]

Race Preview: Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon and Half Marathon

October 1, 2014 // 1 Comment

Nestled 2 hours East of Puget Sound is the town of Leavenworth. Known as Washington’s “Bavarian Village”, it borders the Wenatchee National Forest and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Oktoberfest is Leavenworth’s biggest [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for Saturday, September 27, 2014

September 23, 2014 // 0 Comments

This weekend is the last run – only 8 miles – in the 2014 PMC. Resist the urge to run faster; sticking to the plan is always the best strategy at this point in marathon training. Hopefully you have met some other wonderful people during [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for Saturday, September 20, 2014

September 16, 2014 // 0 Comments

Two more runs, including this weekend, remain in the 2014 Portland Marathon Clinic schedule. You have (hopefully) put in the training for your body, now it is time to really focus on your mental game. Your volunteer pace group leaders are [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for Saturday, September 13, 2014

September 9, 2014 // 0 Comments

After this weekend, only two Portland Marathon Clinics remain before the 2014 Portland Marathon. This is a big deal. You are just a few weeks away from toeing the line at our city’s signature 26.2. You’ll run this weekend out of the [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for Saturday, September 6, 2014

September 2, 2014 // 1 Comment

This weekend’s run is the Brunch Run! If you have your ticket, great – be at Willamette Park in the John’s Landing neighborhood before 8a. If not, sorry friend, you are out of luck. This is really all I can tell you about the [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for Saturday, August 30, 2014

August 26, 2014 // 0 Comments

Here we are at Labor Day Weekend already! And the Portland Marathon Clinic is ready to get your weekend started right with a 16-mile run. Led by experienced pace group leaders, the Portland Marathon Clinic runs are free and open to everyone, whether [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for Saturday, August 23, 2014

August 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

After this weekend’s run, you are looking at only five remaining before the 2014 Portland Marathon. I hope you are starting to feel ready – trust in your training and listen to your pace group leaders! This week’s run is 20 miles [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for Saturday, August 16, 2014

August 12, 2014 // 0 Comments

Get ready for a scenic run that honestly, isn’t even that hilly! This week’s Portland Marathon Clinic run offers up 16 miles from Lululemon Pearl at 1231 NW Couch. The route is an out-and-back course that will run along the waterfront on [read more...]