If you have never explored the forest park areas in Gresham, then you need to sign up for this race. The Gresham Lilac Run takes participants beyond the regular Springwater paths and city sidewalks into new trails. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances each start at Main City Park and the longer distances take off onto Saddle Butte Trail and Hogan Butte Trail. Spring in the Pacific Northwest is absolutely the best and this…
A 10K a week after a 50K is a really bad idea. But I justified that it would be local and (I thought) all flat on Springwater Trail. Plus, any chance to earn a medal in the spring sunshine must be pursued. I was right about the local and the medal. Definitely not about the flat part. The Gresham Lilac Run 10K was part of a weekend full of races, including 5L and half marathon…
There are so many experiences and relationships that have been damaged over the past year. Runners and walkers have been separated from their community, and many kids in our city have been separated from their classmates and teachers. I am glad to share about a race that is providing a chance to help both these groups. Gresham Lilac Run is celebrating its third anniversary with a weekend of races to get people involved, to keep…
The Sam Barlow High School Alumni Association (SBHSAA) presents the inaugural Hit the Barlow Trail 5K and Kid’s Run. Proceeds from this event go to support the SBHSAA which will be establishing scholarships for graduates of Sam Barlow High School. The 5K course will be run entirely on the Sam Barlow campus, mostly on the cross country trail. The Kids Dash, a 1/4 mile run, will be run on the track. While this event will…
Whenever I feel overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of Portland, I love taking the short drive to Main Street in Gresham. My favorite coffee shop is there (Café Delirium) along with some of my favorite antique and consignment shops (including Shop Girl and Foxtrot Vintage). Now this sweet town is adding something new: the city’s first 5K, 10K, and half marathon event. The Gresham Lilac Run is a non-profit event with all racing fees…
I love looking at local trail races and stalking Ultrasignup.com. Recently I came across Oxbow Races and was immediately intrigued. For one, it was local and two, the description of the race had me drawn in and chuckling to myself the whole time. Reading it, I felt like the race director, Anthony Bucci, and I could be friends. So what are the Oxbow Races? It is a 10K and 8 mile race that is all…
Halloween will be here before we know it, so you know what that means .. Zombie runs! The 2018 Barlow Zombie 5k is in Gresham on the evening of October 20th, and it’s going to be a fun one. This race is a trail race through open fields and forest around Barlow High School’s cross country course. This will not be a chip-timed event, though there will be a clock, and participants are encouraged to…
Check out some of the best sights Portland has to offer with the Rose City Relay on Saturday, July 22nd. Teams of four to six will start and finish at Mt. Hood Community College and have the option to cover 67 miles with twelve legs or 44 miles with eight legs. You can put together a speedy team and take in more of the sights or choose some running friends who want to take their…
Are you looking for a race to run this weekend? It’s not to late to register for the inaugural Springwater Half Marathon, 10k and 5k in Gresham on Sunday, September 11. The races start and end in East Gresham Park, where the day will start the free kids run for those ages 12 and under, followed by a 9/11 recognition ceremony. Proceeds benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Registration is open online, and prices go…
Looking for a race that takes pride in being called Boring? Well, look no further than the Boring Marathon and Half Marathon which will be held Sunday, September 13, 2015. The best news about the 2nd annual race is that they have added a handful of other distance options which includes a marathon relay, an ultra 50k, a 5k, and virtual races for all distances. If you prefer a race that supports a good cause, then you’ll be even more happy to…
