This popular Thanksgiving run is staying virtual in 2021, but the tradition and spirit of giving will continue in support of local families in need. Give n’ Gobble has been a Sherwood tradition since 2007, and in typical years draws around 2,500 runners on Thanksgiving morning. Popular with both the local high school athletes and families of all ages, the field is a great mix of competitive and fun runners. As in 2020, this…
This Bend 5K run/walk is a unique fundraiser for the Central Oregon Symphony, as the goal is to finish the race before the orchestra finishes playing Beethoven’s famous 5th Symphony – 33 minutes. Of course all racers are invited to join regardless of their finishing time, it’s a unique challenge! You can view the course map here. There is also a 1 mile fun run and a kids obstacle course, so the entire family can…
For 25 years, the Wildland Firefighter Foundation has paid tribute to 14 hotshot firefighters that lost their lives in a terrible tragedy. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised over that time, thanks to the Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run that takes place in Prineville. The runs themselves have changed a lot over the years, including a time when organizers did a 5K and an 8K. Today, the 10K course uses parts of Barnes Butte Recreation…
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…
The 9th annual Family Dogs Fun Walk and 5k Run, a fundraiser for the Family Dogs New Life Shelter, will be held on Sunday, July 29th at Mt. Tabor in Portland. The Family Dogs New Life Shelter is a non profit 501(c)(3) no kill dog shelter dedicated to rescuing and re-homing needy dogs of all ages, breeds and backgrounds. The event will be held on Mt. Tabor (in the pavilion area near the amphitheater). The 1 mile…
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…
In 2003, a group of volunteers in Redmond, Oregon, created the Redmond Alano Club. This group provides a central location for 12 step support meetings to thousands of individuals each year. One of their fundraisers is the Run for Recovery, which offers both 5K and 10K options! Starting in the American Legion Park, both courses are out and back along the Dry Canyon paved trail. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Strollers and…
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate and kick off the weekend than with a race that supports a fantastic cause? Run Mama Run is celebrating its 10th year this year and will be going to support an incredibly important cause, Mother & Child Education Center. Mother & Child Education Center is a local and amazing non-profit that supports pregnant and moms with young infants through education, resources and…
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…
