half marathon

Race Preview: 2019 Huckleberry Half/10k/5k (Welches)

August 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

There’s no shortage of beautiful races in the Pacific Northwest, but if you’ve never done the Huckleberry Half, you should add it to your list of race experiences. The website claims this race is “the most beautiful course in Oregon,” [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Summer Quarter Marathon

August 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

July is the month for Uberthons’ big summer event in Vernonia/Banks, where it staged its very first full marathon several years ago. As in recent years, this was a big event with distance options of full, half, and quarter marathon. The half [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Independence Day 5k at Champoeg State Park

July 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

This year, the 4th of July fell on a Thursday, which created a wonderful long weekend! Given the fact that we were hosting a European exchange student for the month of July, it also meant leaving town as soon as everybody was awake. Thankfully [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Haulin Aspen Trail Runs (Bend)

July 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are several “must-do” races in Central Oregon, especially trail races, and Haulin Aspen is definitely one of them. Featuring the only full trail marathon in Central Oregon, Haulin Aspen also offers a half marathon and a half-as (quarter [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Post Canyon 50k & Half Marathon (Hood River)

July 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

Post Canyon in Hood River is a gorgeous step off the beaten path, and on August 10th, you’ll have a chance to run the 2019 Post Canyon 50k & Half Marathon. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ll find it here, with 2500 feet of climbing [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 HTC Red, White, & Blues (West Linn)

July 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

I never seem to be in town for a race on or around the 4th of July however, since I had no plans this year due to work I decided it would be a good time to get out and dress up. This year was the first year that the Red, White, & Blues race [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run to the Top Hoodoo Challenge (Sisters)

July 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Just west of the town of Sisters, the mountains beckon. Capped in snow, they call out to those who dream of running or hiking their trails. In the middle of these mountains there is Hoodoo Ski Area and Hoodoo Butte, a 5,600 foot cinder cone that [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hagg Lake Triathlon/5k/Half Marathon/Sprint/Olympic

July 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s tri season! Get the 37th annual 2019 Hagg Lake Triathlon & Off-Road Endurance Sports Festival on your calendar for the weekend of July 20th-21st. This is one of the oldest and longest running triathlon events in the nation and it’s a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Burnt Creek Marathon and Half Marathon (Vancouver)

June 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

The marathon and half marathon will both be run along the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail in Vancouver, Washington. This is the third event in a four-day long race series running from July 4th to July 7th. The Firecracker Quadzilla/Quadzuki is a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Independence Day Half Marathon/5k/10k (Champoeg State Park)

June 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

On the morning of July 4th, there are many races to choose from that promise a fun, festive atmosphere. One of my favorites, which I have run several times in past years, is Run With Paula’s Independence Day Run at Champoeg State Park just [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 REVEL Mount Hood Marathon and Half

June 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

The REVEL Mount Hood Marathon and Half will take place this year on Saturday, June 29th. REVEL race series events distinguish themselves from other races by being held in gorgeous nature spaces, like forests and canyons, and by being USATF [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Foot Traffic Flat Marathon/Half Marathon/10k/5k (Sauvie Island)

June 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve done well over a hundred races over the last 15 or so years, but I’ve yet to do the Foot Traffic Flat. It’s on my list to do someday, when the timing is right, and I’ve heard more and more about it every year. What I hear about [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Newport Celebration Run 5k/10k/Half Marathon

June 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Newport Celebration Run will be held on the 4th of July, as always, in Newport. Starting/finishing at Rogue Brewery, these races offer participants the rare opportunity to run on the 1,300+ ft NOAA Pier! There’s a distance for [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Spring 5K (and more)

June 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

I always like to kick off Memorial Day weekend with Uberthons’ Oregon Spring race. In past years, however, it’s been a challenging race for me to participate in because the law school graduation ceremony has been on the same morning. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Timberline Trail Half Marathon (Government Camp)

May 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

In the Pacific Northwest, the scenes of towering mountains and lush green forests excite and bring calm to those venturing within their shadows. Trail runner seek out these exceptional locals to also inspire as they aim to push the limits of their [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival (Sunriver)

May 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s been close to two decades since I ran the Pacific Crest Half Marathon, and it still stands out in my mind as a memorable event. As I struggled through the heat and questioned my abilities that day, I looked around at several others and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Timberline Marathon & Half Marathon (Timothy Lake)

May 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

My family went camping at Timothy Lake last summer, and I managed to get away for a couple of hours to run around the entire lake. It was really beautiful and unlike many trails in Oregon, relatively flat. It’s a great backdrop for a race and the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Grateful Dad (Portland)

May 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

What better way to spend Father’s Day weekend than by running with (or for) your old man? Organized by Terrapin Events, the Grateful Dad is a Father’s Day staple. Runners can participate in a half marathon, 10k, 5k, or kids race, so the entire [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Dirty Half Marathon (Bend)

May 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running in Central Oregon certainly has its perks. The air is cleaner, the elevation is real and the races are some of the most fun anywhere. The Dirty Half marathon is one such race that has nearly turned into an all day event. Super Dave Thomason [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Hippie Chick Half (Hillsboro)

May 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Hippie Chick Half/Quarter was my very first half marathon back in 2010 and holds a special place in my memories. Since then, the race has been moved to a different location, been in the hands of a few race directing companies, and has added a 5k [read more...]

Race Recap #2: Foot Traffic’s 2019 Hop Hop Half Marathon (PDX)

May 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Arriving at Kliever Armory for the Hop Hop Half that gray, Saturday morning was both typical (parking was slow and there were runners in all sorts of gear and costumes wandering, stretching, warming up, laughing, taking photos, drinking coffee, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mt. Ashland Hill Climb

May 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

My husband, who is oddly strong on hills, ran the Mt. Ashland Hill Climb once. His pace doubled in the last mile. Not uncommon for this truly unique race that is slightly longer than a half marathon (at 13.3 miles), climbs a full mile, and finishes [read more...]

Race Recap: Blooms to Brews Half Marathon (Woodland WA)

May 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

I have always wanted to run Blooms to Brews half marathon. I had seen pictures from past events, and knew this was a race I wanted to be a part of. There is just something about running near the tulip fields, and running on a fast and scenic [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Happy Girls Run (Bend)

May 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

If Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls)” wasn’t already on your running playlist (you mean you haven’t spent the last few weeks inhaling both the documentary and live album versions of Homecoming?), perhaps it will be as you train for the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Stumptown Trail Runs 50k & Half Marathon

May 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you live in Portland and you like running on trails, the chances that you’ve run in Forest Park are almost guaranteed. As I do more and more trail running myself, I am constantly amazed at the beauty that exists so close to home. The 2019 [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Eugene Marathon

May 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

This spring I set a goal to PR at the Eugene Marathon, but when an injury derailed my plans to run, I didn’t want to miss this event entirely. Fortunately, this race is as fun to watch as it (presumably) is to run, and I absolutely loved being a [read more...]