Each spring and fall, Girls on the Run Portland Metro gathers its young girls and their running buddies to run the 5K they’ve been training for and working toward. Each Girls on the Run team will be hosting their own small, socially-distanced event (with the option of also running virtually) for girls and their families to connect with each other and reach their goals. Given that this year is anything but typical, Girls on the…
Saturday, May 13 was the 2017 Girls on the Run for the girls and buddies of the Portland Metro Girls on the Run program. The day was overcast, with a rain shower getting those who arrived early pretty much soaked before the race. Even so, the atmosphere was fun yet relaxed for what was the first ever Girls on the Run 5k to be opened up to community members. This was my 7th or 8th time…
Hey Run Oregon readers! If nothing below suits your fancy, be sure to check the Pacific NW Running Calendar on Run Oregon to see everything else on the calendar. There, you can sort by location, distance, or just scroll through the chronological calendar to see what’s coming up. Here’s what caught our eye this week: Cheap Race Alert: One of our Featured Races takes placed this weekend! The Community Action Agency Superhero Dash raises funds to…
When I was a little girl, I dreaded running a mile in gym class. I embraced running just before I turned 30 and I really wish I had caught the running bug earlier in life. So when I had a chance to race with a young girl for the Girls On The Run organization last year, I was eager to see running through a child’s eyes with excitement and encouragement. It was an amazing experience…
This is the 14th week of the year, so of course this is the 14th Edition of Run Oregon’s Races on our Radar. And the biggest news for this Edition is that Girls on the Run 5k registration is open for Running Buddies – and community runners! Yes it’s true: Girls on the Run has opened registration for their 5k Run to Running Buddies and – new this year – to community participants that just want…
Ladies, if you aren’t already on the Girls on the Run email list, you can sign up now to be notified when registration to be a Spring 2017 Running Buddy opens. The girls themselves are starting their program on March 6, and after Girls on the Run has a final count of girls for each location, they’ll need a couple hundred running buddies! Not sure what it means to be a Running Buddy? Get all…
One of Run Oregon’s favorite running-related non-profits is Girls on the Run (GOTR). This amazing program for young girls gives them tools to build confidence, prevent bullying, learn about healthy eating and exercise habits, and exposes them to positive role models in their own community. GOTR Portland has just announced the launch of a new program for girls in grades 6-8. This fall, Heart & Sole teams will be formed at Meadow Park Middle School…
Looking for a fun way to give to the running community and cheer on some dedicated and fierce little girls as they complete a 5K? Grab your cowbell and come on out to the Girls on the Run 5K taking place May 21st…. but better yet, sign up to help assist as a race crew member so this event can run smoothly. Girls on the Run is a life-changing non profit group dedicated to little…
