The 2023 Starlight Run 5k is one of the largest “Fun Run” 5ks in Portland and follows a portion of the CareOregon Starlight Parade’s downtown route in front of more than 250,000 spectators. This race is going on its 45th year and all participants will receive a finisher’s medal as well as a free entrance into the Rose Festival CityFair if they show their race bib after the race. This event will be held on…
If you’re looking for a festive run for the whole family, Jingle Bells Run in Eugene could be a great pick. Race, jog, or walk a 5K or 15K, or team up with family and friends for the three-runner 15K relay. For the kids, there’s a free Rudolph Run and a visit from Santa. Dressing up is encouraged, too, to get in the spirit of the season. The 5K and 15K courses both start in…
Now in its 41st year, the Prefontaine Memorial Run honors the running legend in his hometown of Coos Bay. The events include a 10K road race, 2-mile fun run or walk, and a 5K high school team competition. Organizers expect this race to go ahead in person as planned. However, if any modifications need to be made, alternative plans include a staggered start for both the 10K and the high school meet. In town for…
Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness returns to Cook Park for its 10th year. This popular local race is perfect for the whole family; you can walk, run, push a stroller, split a 10K with your spouse or a friend, and get the kids running too! This beautiful course mostly runs along paved trails through parks and along the Tualatin River, with a short section on wide sidewalks along Durham Road. There’s one short but challenging…
This summer evening family 5K is scheduled to return on Sunday, August 29th, with some details still tentative at this time. SW5K is part of the ‘Outdoor Sunday Evenings’ event series at SWBible Church. It offers separate start times for a 5K run and 5K walk, and a 1-mile fun run later in the evening after the 5K races conclude. It’s a family-friendly event with age group awards from the under-12s all the way to…
It was a gorgeous day for a 5k with Oregon Brewery Running Series at Threshold Brewing on May 15th! As always, the atmosphere was relaxed and fun, with our hosts in good spirits and our race directors as cheery as ever. I dragged my husband along with me for this 5k race, and since he’s not much of a runner and his knee has been giving him some issues, we decided to enjoy a walk…
How much have you missed the OR Brewery Running Series? If you are a runner in Portland who loves beer, you’ve surely heard of this 5k-ish running series and hopefully been to a few. Chances are, you also know that most races have been a bit of a bust thanks to this little thing called The Pandemic. The organizers for the Brewery Series feel your pain, and they want you to be safe AND have…
**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** The Owyhee Off-Road Challenge is starting at Two Rivers Community Park in Adrian, OR at 10:00 AM this year. The course is described as a tough and challenging one with great views…
On March 14th, 2020, join Oregon Brewery Running Series in the Columbia Gorge at Ferment Brewing in Hood River. “Located on Hood River’s waterfront, the second floor tasting room at Ferment offers expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge, frequent sightings of world-class kiting, and observation of our brewery down below.” The course for this race is not yet available, but it will be sure to include beautiful views of the river and gorge. As…
Last winter was my first experience with the Worst Day of the Year Run. And it was the most fun I ever had at a worst anything. There is so much about this race that is fun. To start with, you get to choose your start time: 9, 10, or 11am. So, you can get your 5K run out of the way early in the morning, or sleep in and then head over to McMenamins.…
