“Wow, I didn’t realize this race was such a big deal!” This was the remark from one of my friends as we headed our way to our best determined pace group at the 2022 Foot Traffic Holiday Half, 10 Miler, 10k, and 5k. I only smiled. This event is THE holiday running event in Portland, maybe in part because there aren’t a lot of winter race options, but also because it’s such a great event…
The Foot Traffic Holiday Half has always been a race that’s kept me motivated in the winter, and though it’s virtual this year, that still hasn’t changed! The 2020 Virtual Holiday Half/Full/10k/5k has many distance options this year and some awesome swag, and I plan to run this just as I have in previous years. I could certainly use a kick in the butt this winter, and this is the race that will do it…
Shuttle buses at races are fine and all, but when it’s cold outside, I always dread them. Inevitably there’s always a wait before or after a race when you’re freezing, and it takes forever to warm up. Two years ago, this was the case when I ran the Foot Traffic Holiday Half, and what I most remember is that it took a full 3 miles before I could feel my fingers and toes. But there…
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. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Looking ahead to this weekend…
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. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Saturday, November 2 is a…
Heavy clouds with heavy downpours were lurking on the horizon, but it was still dry when runners started gathering at the new start line for this year’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10k and 5k races at the Daimler Headquarters in North Portland on December 9th. This was the first year of this race starting at Daimler, after using the area for parking for the past several years. The many lots offered plenty of spots for participants,…
