Looking for a fun race to do before your hangover run on New Year’s Day and after stuffing your face since Thanksgiving? This years Fanciest 5K. Ever. will not disappoint as you try and squeeze yourself into that old suit or dress you haven’t been able to fit in since before the holidays. The idea is to dress up and don your finest linens as you race through Wallace Marine and Riverfront parks in the…
There are so many 4th of July races in beautiful Oregon! If you are anywhere near Hillsboro on the 4th, check out the C.A.T. Walk and Fun Run. This year marks their 19th year of fighting to eliminate barriers to cancer care! They are fighting because everyone deserves access to high quality and compassionate care! Last year (2018) alone, this race raised over $106,00 to acquire a new state-of-the art mobile mammography van for OHSU…
Summer is waning and the kids are about to head back to school. Soon we will be talking about those cool, crisp, wet days of fall. But before we get there, we have some fun local races happening that highlight the brilliant weather, climate and scenery of Bend. One of those events is the Recharge Press On 5K. The fine folks of Recharge, who put this race on, have done so as a non-profit even benefitting…
If you’ve never been to Champoeg State Park in Saint Paul, here is a great reason to go! If you have been, you know it’s ideal for a 5K so put the Miles for Midwives 5k race on your calendar for Saturday, September 22nd – it’s for a great cause! The course is an out-and-back on a paved path through the scenic park. This event is very family and dog-friendly so bring everyone! The event proceeds will…
If you happen to find yourself out in Eastern Oregon in June and want to do a cute little race, the Heart of the Country Fun Run is a great one to check out! After an unfortunate flood destroyed much of the city’s park a few years back, the small town community has worked hard to rebuild and improve the park. So far the proceeds from this race have paid for a new swingset, new…
Now in it’s 42nd year, the Lake Run put on by the Lake Oswego Women’s Club is known for its hilly terrain, great views and is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year! All proceeds will benefit Annie Ross House, the only family emergency shelter in Clackamas County. The 2018 Lake Run will feature a 10K run, 5K run/walk, kid’s dash and the ever-popular Family Fun Festival all day long! If you are wanting to…
The Medford Rotary Prom Run is the newest run in Oregon this Spring as it is brand new this year! Imagine a fun-spirited event that mixes formal wear, tuxedos, corsages and running shoes! Sounds like a good time to me! This event will begin and finish at Cummins Inc in Talent and runners will enjoy the beauty of the Bear Creek Trail. There are several options to choose from: a one-mile fun run, a 5K…
Are you looking for a historic half marathon to run that has been going on for 35 years? Well if you are, the Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon is just the race for you! 🙂 Organized, directed and all race proceeds going to the Molalla High School Track Team, the half marathon is one of the oldest in Oregon and is a point to point challenging and hilly half marathon course starting at Colton High…
I have yet to attempt to run in a costume, but I think if I were to, I’d opt for the old school jack-o-latern giant pumpkin one. The Ashland Monster Dash Run for Education has been going on for 9 years now and their tag line is “So Fun it’s Scary!” and this event certainly has a lot going on to make it just that – costumed or not! First, both runners and non-runners are…
For whatever reason, post-run I crave salsa and chips. And I devour them if I get my hands on them! I also love Mexican food in general – tamales and tacos for days! Combine that together for a race?! OMG I’m there! The first ever, Tamale Trot, has well, tamales, Mexican culture, beer, music, and is a celebration of Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead. It boasts a kids run, a…
