Welcome to the 13th Edition of the 2017 Races on our Radar Series where we give you a heads up on price increases, shirt deadlines, and other details to help you find and save money on cool races. If you have some timely news for us, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! We also want to hear about the races that might otherwise be overlooked – either because they’re…
There’s something special about evening races that I just love. It might be because after the race, I don’t have to rush off and take someone to gymnastics or get home to clean bathrooms. Generally, people are able to hang around after the race and chat, eat together, or grab a beer. It’s like a group run where you’re sure to have someone close to your pace, so you can push it if you want…
Spring racing season is almost here and I know that once the Shamrock Run kicks off the season, I am looking for some motivation to get me ready to run on those sunny summer days. Last fall, I ran the Portland Trail Series and had a lot of fun with all the runners and enjoyed that the race organizers, Go Beyond Racing, were friendly and welcoming. However, I was looking for something a little more…
Welcome to the 5th weekly “Races on our Radar” post where we give you the heads up on races that look cool, price bumps, and other running news you can use: Low-cost race alert! The 2017 Rivaly Run is only $15 for adults and only $10 for those under age 18. It’s scheduled for Saturday, February 25 in Corvallis. Kids race alert! The Must-Dash 1k and “Little Shavers Fun Run” is scheduled for Saturday, February…
I love race series. Unlike a one-off race, when an off-day may rear it’s ugly head, a series rewards consistency and durability. Go Beyond Racing‘s recent Go Race Series was an excellent addition to the local multi-race schedule. This brand new series brought runners out to Cook Park in Tigard on four consecutive Wednesday evenings in March and April. Setting up camp at a picnic shelter right next to the start/finish arch at the quiet…
The Go Race Series is a brand-new low-key race series, and it starts on March 23, 2016. There are four different races, each with a different route, with each running either 3.2 miles or 3.7 miles. Each one starts at 6:30p, with day of race registration opening at 5:45p. There are awards for each race, as well as for the Series as a whole, plus raffle prizes. Here’s how the Series scoring will work: Based…
Are you NOT a morning person? Do you struggle to get a run in before work? You’ll be interested in this new race series, the Go Race Series. It is produced by locally-grown Go Beyond Racing and developed after their very popular Portland Trail Series in Forest Park. This new series consists of four races, all in Cook Park, near Tigard High School. They start at 6:30 pm on Wednesday evenings, so it’s a good…
