Have you ever asked yourself why you run, maybe you still need to try out one of Why Racing Events many running and triathlon events throughout the year. Why Racing does a great job of offering up great swag, organized races and weekend festivals, and there is a distance or event for everyone. Even better, if you participate in more than one of their multiple events during one of their festivals (for instance, a 5k…
If you’re a runner and you do road races in Oregon, you’ve heard of Run With Paula Events. Paula Harkin is the race director for several wonderful events throughout the year and her races are the Gold Standard. Every one of them is well marked, well organized, well supported, and (most importantly,) well loved. The courses are often challenging (Hello Helvetia Hills!) but beautiful (Ah, Bridge of the Goddess!!) and well worth the price tag.…
If you’re still trying to get a run in to celebrate the end of 2021, (which let’s face it, wasn’t any better than 2020,) you have a couple of great virtual options available to you. Check them out below. The Ball Drop Half Marathon/10k/5k is a virtual race option brought to you by Why Racing Events, and not only is the swag great, but it’s a wonderful way to support funding for A Caring Closet,…
It can be hard to motivate ourselves to run this time of year, but a race can be a great way to get us laced up and out the door. Thankfully the 2021 Reindeer Run is back after a year off, so come out to St. Helens on December 4th and get it done!! The Reindeer Run offers a Half Marathon, a 5k, and a 10k Run Walk and this event has been an annual…
I’ve run over 50 marathons since 2005 and somehow, I had never experienced the Columbia Gorge Marathon/Half Marathon until this year. Now that I’ve completed it, I can confidently say it’s been one of the best races I’ve done in years. One thing that might deter people from signing up for this race is that it’s at the end of October when weather in the Pacific NW can be iffy. I will admit I wasn’t…
Elevated Trail Racing is a new race organizer putting on a series of vert-packed trail races this fall. (In case you missed it, we chatted with founder Devin VansCoy earlier this year.) Storm The Castle is the last one of the four 2021 races, taking place at the Upper McKenzie River on November 27th. The theme of all Elevated Trail Racing events is serious elevation and mountainous terrain, and you’ll get both here. The course…
The Eugene tradition, Run to Stay Warm, is back this year to raise money for EWEB’s Customer Care Program. They are once again offering a half marathon, 10K, or 5K (and a free kid’s dash!) on a flat course, so mark your calendar for November 21! The races will be chip-timed and will start and finish at the downtown Riverfront Park. Walkers and strollers are welcome, but unfortunately no dogs will be allowed on course. Long sleeved shirts are included…
Fort Stevens State Park is one of my family’s favorite places to camp, and it’s near the mouth of the Columbia River and not too far from civilization. We love that it’s so close to Astoria, and you can’t beat running on the Oregon coast. It’s also an area that’s home to a terrific race, The 2021 Battle to the Pacific which offers a 5k, a 10k, and a Half Marathon on November 21st…
ORRC is starting 2022 off with a bang and featuring the Y2K Half Marathon & 10k on Saturday, January 1st at 9:00AM. Both events will start and finish between the Tom McCall East and Tom McCall West school buildings in Forest Grove. The city itself is definitely small-medium town (think Newburg or McMinnville), but is a quick jaunt from the Hillsboro/Beaverton/Portland metro centers. It is surrounded by farmland – a miniature city oasis amongst the fertile…
Smith Rock is an iconic piece of Central Oregon’s High Desert, and the home of rock climbing and outdoor running enthuists and hikers. As you can imagine, it’s a beautiful reminder of why we are so fortunate to live in Oregon. This year, come celebrate that at the 2021 Run The Rock event held by Alpine Running. You’ll have a few courses to choose from .. a Half Marathon, a 20 Miler, a 50k, or…
