Running & Walking stores in Portland, Ore.
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…
With the beginning of the new year, the 2021 road race season is preparing for a blend of virtual and small group in person events. Foot Traffic’s Hop Hop Half/10k/5k is doing exactly that. The race date is set for April 3, 2021, and participants will have the option to sign up for a “virtual” event, during which they would complete the distance any time between April 3rd and April 17th on any route they…
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…
To say it’s been a tough year would be an understatement. My solution has been to run. It doesn’t make anything go away, but it keeps me going. So when a great race organization like Foot Traffic announces that their store has been pillaged by looters, I don’t hesitate to stand up for my race community and tell all my runner friends to throw some business their way. Last week, I signed up for The…
Some things runners in Oregon could always look forward to in the summer were sun, sweat, and the Foot Traffic Flat on Sauvie Island on Juy 4th. This year, the 2020 Foot Traffic Flat will look a little different, as participants are being offered a virtual event. In case you hadn’t heard, most summer races aren’t IRL this year and many of us are just happy when there is still a good reason to…
**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** https://foottraffic.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hop-hop-logo-WEB-slider-2019-go.png Embarrassing confession time for this Run Oregon Blogger: The first time I ran the Hop Hop Half Marathon, I told everyone for weeks in advance that I was running the Hip…
If you’re a runner or walker, (which hopefully you ARE if you’re reading this,) what better place to be on February 15th than an expo that celebrates that? Get excited, because Foot Traffic is celebrating the 10th annual expo event at the Foot Traffic NE location and it’s gonna be epic! Over 50 regional events will be represented this year, which is a great opportunity to plan out your race year. There will be exclusive…
When you think of a signature Portland road race, several come mind and among them, the Holiday Half! Always held in early December, come rain or shine, and Foot Traffic continues to do a stellar job at race management year after year. This event, running in North Portland, is now sponsored by Daimler and begins and ends at their campus on Swan Island. The pre-race festivities include coffee and donuts, fire pits and hot chocolate…
