The City of Tigard put together a great 5k course, marked it well, and opened it up for anyone to come run starting on September 5 through this Saturday, September 12. My family and I decided to tackle the Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run as a family, with our 8-year-old running/walking and our 5-year-old on his bike. The race starts at the corner of Hall and Burnham and led onto the Fanno Creek Trail behind…
**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** SW Hope 5k is an annual 5k run in Southwest Portland. This race benefits Neighborhood House’s food pantry, the largest food pantry west of the Willamette. The race takes place in Gabrial Park…
Oregon Brewery Running Series hosts some of the best 5K fun runs in Portland (in my opinion). They host 5Ks throughout the Portland area, at local breweries. The 5Ks are un-timed and on an open course, and include the best post race celebration. After running, participants are handed some great swag and a token for an adult beverage. There is music, and vendors and raffles, oh my! I had the opportunity to attend the Base…
October is such a great month for running. The weather is beginning to get chilly and crisp. The leaves on the trees are starting to fall, and everyone is gearing up for the holidays. One of my favorite running events of the season happens near the end of October, typically the last weekend before Halloween. This race is called The Scary Run, and is put on by Why Racing Events This was my second year…
It is that time of year, spooky decorations, Halloween costumes and candy galore! A favorite time of year for many, myself included. This is the perfect time of year to sign up for some spooky holiday themed races. One of my favorite Halloween themed races has to be Scary Run. This spooky race takes place in Washougal, WA on October 27th, 2019. They have several race options, a half marathon, 10K and 5K. For those…
On Saturday September 7th, 2019 come join fellow runners for the 7th annual It’s My Ability 5K. This amazing race is a fundraiser, where 100% of the race sponsorship go directly to Camp Odakoda, a youth camp for Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. In the past over $100,000 has been raised and the hope is to continue to provided amazing camp experiences for kids in the future. This unique race will be held on the scenic,…
On Saturday August 17th, come join fellow runners in the 3rd annual Wings and Wheels Half Marathon. This is presented by South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and will feature Uberthons as the official race timer. The race starts promptly at 7:30am and will include a pancake breakfast, tasty beverage, medal and much more. This is a family friendly event, kids activities and vendors will be there during/ after the races. The start line and…
Are you in the Roseburg area? Mark your calendars for August 24th for this family friendly twilight fun run. 2019 marks the 2nd year for Sip and Slur. This fun run will tour participants through Roseburg making check point stops at local breweries for tastings of craft beer and coffee from Java Run. This fun run is 5k-ish and will end at Java Run Express parking lot on Diamond Lake Blvd with a big Block…
On July 28th, 2019, join fellow participants in a 5K or 10K run in the Ralph Painter Run, at Rainier High School. This race is in memorial of Ralph Painter, it has been established in his honor. All proceeds from the race go towards a scholarship fund for deserving high school seniors in Columbia County. Ralph Painter was a long time resident of Columbia County and most recently the Chief of Police for Rainier. He…
There are so many great running events in Portland, but something I always look for in a race is how the course is, is it family friendly, and of course how the post race after party is. Some of my favorite running events are put on by the Oregon Brewery Running Series. The atmosphere is always top notch, they offer amazing giveaways, not to mention the free craft beer at the finish, and of course…
