If you’re looking for a festive run for the whole family, Jingle Bells Run in Eugene could be a great pick. Race, jog, or walk a 5K or 15K, or team up with family and friends for the three-runner 15K relay. For the kids, there’s a free Rudolph Run and a visit from Santa. Dressing up is encouraged, too, to get in the spirit of the season. The 5K and 15K courses both start in…
This popular Thanksgiving run is staying virtual in 2021, but the tradition and spirit of giving will continue in support of local families in need. Give n’ Gobble has been a Sherwood tradition since 2007, and in typical years draws around 2,500 runners on Thanksgiving morning. Popular with both the local high school athletes and families of all ages, the field is a great mix of competitive and fun runners. As in 2020, this…
The Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run / Walk in Dallas OR will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 9:00 AM. This event benefits the backpack and school supply giveaway for kids in Polk County. The course will start and finish at the Dallas United Methodist Church and the course will follow the Rickreall Creek Trail System. The course is family friendly (including pets!) and is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers as…
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…
If you’re looking for a family friendly race on the 4th of July, then you should definitely consider the Tilikum Trail Run and Family Fun Day. This annual event includes an adult 5k and 1 mile run and a youth 5k and a 1 mile fun run/walk. It also serves as an opportunity to raise funds for camp scholarships so that every child has a chance to experience summer camp. Race Day Schedule and Information…
The Klamath Hospice Remembrance Run is a family-friendly event in Klamath Falls and this year’s 7th annual will be held on June 1st. The Remembrance Run/Walk is family-centered, offering a kids obstacle course, remembrance walk (approximately 1/2 mile), and 5K walk/run. This race will benefit the Klamath Hospice: Your monetary contributions will help ensure that we are able to continue to caring for our community in the future. Each year our team of professionals help…
For 25 years, the Wildland Firefighter Foundation has paid tribute to 14 hotshot firefighters that lost their lives in a terrible tragedy. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised over that time, thanks to the Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run that takes place in Prineville. The runs themselves have changed a lot over the years, including a time when organizers did a 5K and an 8K. Today, the 10K course uses parts of Barnes Butte Recreation…
Join the community of Salem on April 27th for Superheroes for the Child 5k, 10k and 1-Mile Lap. Every child needs a hero, but abused children need “superheros” to assist in advocating for their needs. Run, walk or put on a superhero cape and fly for the 2019 CASA Superhero Race. When: April 27, 2019 Where: Riverfront Park Packet-Pick up on 4/26 from 10:00a-5:00p at the Marion County CASA office located at 3530 River Road…
Dragon Run 2019 is in it’s 12th year, raising funds for Dallas Education Foundation. This family fun event is a big hit in the city of Dallas, drawing runners/walkers of all ages. This was my son’s very first 5k a few years back. It’s a fantastic race for beginners and those who are competitive. It’s a fun run, open to all ages. All races will start and end at LaCreole Middle School this year due…
Thanksgiving is generally about food and good company, family or otherwise. Being a runner, I used to sneak away as the sun came up to get in a relaxed longer run before the chaos began. It was only a couple years ago that I discovered Thanksgiving morning runs and it seems their number increases each year. So now there is an option to join the running family during the day of thanks before the more…
