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 reading this post), obviously [...]
Fourth of July Race
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 4th in the beautiful Champoeg [...]
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 several times in [...]
Race Preview: 2019 Red, White, & Blues 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon (West Linn)
https://fullsailbrewing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Red-White-Blues-500×412-e1490028173886.jpg A few years ago, Hood to Coast expanded beyond their massive relay from Mt. Hood to Seaside to develop multiple one-day relays along with some more traditional running events. [...]
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 people may remember [...]
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 marathons four days in [...]
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 me, [...]
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 that works best for our [...]
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 “fun run” in Eagle [...]
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 out-and-back stretch of gravel [...]