Race Preview: 2021 Salem Stars & Stripes Run (Salem) DISCOUNT !
This year on the 4th of July, we all have a lot of celebrating to do. Hot dogs. Fireworks. Gathering with friends outside. And (since you’re…
Race Preview: 2021 Independence Day Half Marathon / 5K / 10K (Champoeg State Park)
Run with Paula’s Independence Day Half Marathon (and 10K and 5K) has been approved to be held in-person! It will be held on Sunday, July…
Race Preview: 2019 Independence Day Half Marathon/5k/10k (Champoeg State Park)
On the morning of July 4th, there are many races to choose from that promise a fun, festive atmosphere. One of my favorites, which I have run…
Race Preview: 2018 Salem Stars and Stripes 4th of July Run
With the amount that Salem has grown and modified its image over the past few years, I am happy to see another change for the better. Some…
Race Preview: Go Forth on the Fourth and Run Four-times in the Firecracker Quadzilla & Quadzuki!
Every time that the Fourth of July holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday, runners in Oregon get the chance to run four marathon or half…
Race Recap: 2016 Freedomthon 5K
It’s hard to think of a better way to start the Fourth of July than to run a 5K race and then eat pancakes. Lots of people agreed with…
Race Preview: Tilikum Trail Run and Family Fun 7/4/2015 (Newberg, Ore.)
The Fourth of July offers so many racing and family run/walk activities. It’s simply super that we have all the options to pick the one…
Race Preview: 2015 Eagle Point Fourth of July Fun Run
Have (running) plans for the Fourth of July? If you happen to be in Southern Oregon, check out the Eagle Point 1 mile or 5K run/walk…
Freedom while being restricted to a stroller: A review of Molalla’s wonderful Freedom 5k
The last time I pushed a stroller in a race, the wheels came off. Literally. At the 2013 Homer’s Classic 8k in Silverton, after a long…
Race Recap: Foot Traffic Flat Half Marathon 7/4/2014 (Portland, Oregon)
Seriously, the week leading up to the Fourth of July was like hearing the Miley Cyrus “Wrecking Ball” playing over, and over, and…