It’s almost time to Run for the Law in Grants Pass! This 5K and 10K run is a fundraiser for Securing Our Safety, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding alternatives for funding law enforcement in Josephine County. The 2020 run will be raising funds primarily to help in the development of a School Marshal program in county schools. This chip-timed event will start and end at Club Northwest and includes cash prizes for the 1st and…
Fortunately, no matter where you are over Thanksgiving, you are sure to find a Turkey Trot to participate in . . . More mashed potatoes, please! If you happen to be indulging while in Southern Oregon, here are a few options for you. YMCA Turkey Trot – Grants Pass: This 4th Annual event is at 8:30 A.M. on Thanksgiving and includes a 5K run and a 2 mile walk. The race starts at the YMCA,…
The calendar declares its October and finally the temperature is in that beloved range where I can pull on a hooded sweatshirt after my run. I love this time of year and all of the racing options in it. One race I just learned about this year is the Grants Pass Marathon. Don’t let the name worry you; there are full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distance options for this adventure. And if…
As you know if you read this blog, I have been to a lot of breweries (currently sitting at 390). Climate City Brewing Company is one of a handful of breweries in Grants Pass, and is a staple each time I am there for work or play. It sits a little west of the main drag, but is super walkable from the downtown corridor and features a nice restaurant to go along with their solid…
If you live in / are visiting Grants Pass over Memorial Weekend, but sure to check out the the Grants Pass Freedom Run on Saturday, May 26th. The race offers a chip-timed 5k and a (new this year) 1-mile run/walk. This point-to-point course begins on the lawn of the Josephine County Courthouse, crosses the Rogue River, and finishes at the Reinhart Volunteer Park (see a course map here). Beginning at 10:15 AM, a shuttle service back to…
On April 7th, the Rogue River Watershed Council is hosting the World Fish Migration Day Festival in Grants Pass, and along with an educational festival, the World Fish Migration Day 5k. The race will start at 11am on the track at North Middle School. From there, participants are running along Gilbert Creek towards to leave the school grounds, then run along Highland Ave, loop through the neighborhoods and then come back to the school…
Grants Pass is hosting a Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving, so if you find yourself in Southern Oregon for family or fun, consider checking out. There are not many details on the race, but it starts and finishes at the Grants Pass Family YMCA and it’s pretty inexpensive. Grants Pass Turkey Trot When: 830a on Thursday, November 23, 2017 Where: Grants Pass Family YMCA Register: Online here or mail-in; $15 individual or $20 per family (Add shirt for $18)
Looking for a 5k this summer out at the beautiful Rogue River? Come out to the Rogue River Rooster Crow 5k Run. This race takes place on Saturday, June 24th at Rogue River Elementary. The course is an out-and-back style race described as “flat & fast” and it’s paved the whole way. There are place and participation ribbons for each age group. Please no baby joggers, headphones, or dogs. Details: What: Rogue River Rooster Crow 5k…
The Rogue River Half Marathon and Alyssa Watson Memorial 5k takes place this year on Saturday, February 18th. The races start at beautiful Fleming Park in Rogue River OR, just eight miles east of Grants Pass in Southern Oregon. Both race courses are out and back on the Rogue River Greenway bikepath. Online Registration is open through 2/15 for the half and 5k; participants for the 1 mile fun run register on race morning. SOR Club…
In my real life, outside of Run Oregon, I work a lot with vulnerable populations. It is absolutely incredible just how many people and agencies are doing fantastic work, that most of the general public doesn’t have any clue about. I am happy to highlight one such agency, and the race that they are putting on to support youth in their community. Hearts with a Mission serves homeless and at-risk youth by providing shelter, educational support,…
