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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…
“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…
Signing up for a December race in Portland means taking a gamble with wilder odds than anything in Vegas. In my years running the Holiday Half, I’ve experienced downpours, frost, a smokey closure, perfect brisk sunshine, and wet snowflakes covering my cap. And I’ve also experienced the most well-earned gingerbread cookies ever. The Holiday Half includes multiple distance options, including half marathon, 10-miler, 10K, and 5K options. All participants start the out-and-back course at Daimler…
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,…
Of all the things that I am fueled by before, during, and after a race (oatmeal, nervousness, water, energy gel, the risk of embarrassing myself), the best thing I can think of may just be fine wine. The 2022 Fueled by Fine Wine Half, Quarter, and newly added 5k is a local race held in the fertile grape growing town of Dundee. The race partners with local Dundee charities and Oregon sponsors to support the…
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…
Planning for a December race means taking a leap of faith about what the weather will be. It could be a soggy downpour. It could be a frosty wonderland. Or it could be bright and in the 60s. And that could all be before the starting horn blows. But the brave folks at Foot Traffic are ready for the unknown challenges and bring to you the Holiday Half, with multiple race distances and virtual options.…
As in-person races are slowly coming back onto the calendar this spring, I’m looking forward to running with a group again. At the same time I am thankful for race organizers who are offering a virtual run option either alongside or instead of an in-person event. The 2021 Hop Hop Half, 10k, and 5k was scheduled as a blended event with in-person small groups starting at time slots throughout the morning, and a virtual option…
If you are looking for a fun local race to participate in on Easter Saturday, it is not too late to register for the Foot Traffic’s Hop Hop Half/10k/5k. The live race date is set for April 3, 2021, and as of writing (Wednesday, 3/24) there are still openings in the 7:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11am, and 1pm starting waves. Of course you can also still choose to run your race virtually any time between April…
