We’ve almost made it through another Oregon winter and it’s right about NOW that runners are itching to make plans for the race season ahead. Luckily, Foot Traffic has you covered with two group training options that will get you through the spring and into the summer. You’ll have a couple opportunities to train for the Hop Hop 5k/10k in April, or the Foot Traffic Flat on July 4th out at Sauvie Island. If you’re…
Foot Traffic is not only the perfect place to shop for all your running gear. It’s also a great race organization that happens to puts on some of the best races in the Portland area! Foot Traffic is known to have well organized races with some of the greatest swag, the best courses, and the most infectious cheer! On the docket each year .. A top notch Easter race, a gorgeous 4th of July tour…
If the Shamrock Run is the run that officially starts race season, there’s no doubt that the Foot Traffic Flat Marathon/Half/Quarter/5k is the race that ushers in Summer. Sure, it doesn’t come around until July 4th every year, but let’s face it – summer doesn’t always come in June around here, especially not this year. Some years, the Foot Traffic Flat is a bit hot, as it wraps around Sauvie Island without much shade. However,…
Do you like super cute finisher medals? What about some excellent Ice Cream Sandwiches? How about a race that is incredibly well-managed? These are all “must have” items for me when I participate in races, and the Foot Traffic Flat is certain to be absolutely awesome. This event, held on July 4th, 2022 for it’s 19th year on Sauvie Island, fills fast and has limited entries available. This means, if you are at all interested in…
Everything is cancelled the next few weeks – and if it’s not yet, it should be. Please do your part and lay low, maintain distance from others, and in general follow the recommendations by the CDC to keep the community healthy. We’ll continue to notify you of important deadlines for races that are further out, so you can plan accordingly. Check the full Run Oregon Race Calendar here. Deadlines & Deals Registration for the Portland…
Our friends at Foot Traffic know their stuff. Whether it’s finding the right running shoe, the best jacket for our crazy weather, or just discovering a cool local trail to run, they’re the team to ask. Here’s our latest Q & A sesh: Run Oregon: I’ve noticed my run gear is somewhat pungent after a run. Help! Foot Traffic: Phew! Workout gear can sometimes hold on to a stink due to the buildup of odor-causing…
I’ve done well over a hundred races over the last 15 or so years, but I’ve yet to do the Foot Traffic Flat. It’s on my list to do someday, when the timing is right, and I’ve heard more and more about it every year. What I hear about it is that it’s on 4th of july and therefore generally hot (though the average high is 76 with a low of 56)) but it’s…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. You’ll notice this week’s is a REALLY long list of races – every year, without fail, after the Shamrock Run the number of races really takes off. We encourage you to check out the Run Oregon Race Calendar…
https://foottraffic.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RaceStart.jpg While many Americans’ traditions on the 4th of July involve barbeques and fireworks, mine includes getting up before the sun and running a very long ways for a very large medal. And July 4, 2018 was no exception. The Foot Traffic Flat on Sauvie Island wisely starts early in the morning, to help beat the expected summer heat and provide lots of time for those hot dogs later on (including one you can get…
https://foottraffic.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RaceStart.jpg After six years running the Foot Traffic Flat on Sauvie Island, I can tell you that the hardest part, by far, is obeying that alarm clock at 4 in the morning. To beat the potential 4th of July heat, wise race directors schedule the events to start early. And to beat the traffic, my shoes have to be on and out the door before the sun is in the sky. Once I am in…
