Another rainy Oregon run in the books! I wonder how long I’ll have to keep saying that… I think my tally this year is 7 or 8 rainy races since January. Maybe more? Who knows at this point. But you know what, on a course like the very open and rolling Helvetia Half – rain and clouds were a welcome friend. Last Saturday I participated in the 10K distance of the 2022 Helvetia Half Marathon, 5K,…
The Helvetia Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, a Run with Paula event, is coming up on Saturday, June 12. Though it’s not yet been confirmed to be an in-person race, you’ll still be guaranteed all of the great swag in any case! If hosting this event live is a go, all three races start and end on Ron Tonkin Field, home of the Hillsboro Hops Field. It’s a scenic course, taking runners through the small…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Low-cost Races Coming Up Soon:…
Welcome to a new year of the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, be sure to let us know with our contact form. Tell us what you…
Just four weeks after running the HTC Race Series Hippie Chick Quarter Marathon at Hillsboro Stadium in May in the cold pouring rain, I returned to the same locale for the HTC Race Series Helvetia 10k, hoping for some better weather conditions. Race morning was cool (in the 50’s) and overcast when I arrived at the stadium around 7am, just about one hour before race start. There was still parking available in the stadium lot,…
There are some races that you’ll never forget, and the Helvetia Half, 15k, and 10k is such a race for me, since it was my very first half marathon race. This year, the event takes place on Saturday, June 10th, and for the first time this year there will be a 15k run option and a 25k bike ride in addition to the half marathon and 10k races that have been part of this race…
When I ran Helvetia Half in 2014, the course meandered from the Ron Tonkin field (or also known as the Hillsboro Stadium) through picturesque farmlands, past the famous Helvetia Tavern (which will later reward participants at the finish line with one of their amazing burgers) and through some amazing roads completely blanketed by shade from the surrounding tall trees. From city to country to forest, this hilly course has it all and this quickly became…
The day started at a chilly 47 degrees but turned out great for the 2,100 athletes that made their way to Hillsboro for the Helvetia Half Marathon and 10k. It was sunny and calm, which gave perfect conditions to the 1,500 participants finished the half marathon and 600 in the 10k. For complete results click here for the half (here for the 10k).
Todd Prior is a young professional who lives in the Portland area. He loves cooking, hiking, and most recently over the past couple of years, running. The Better Series Helvetia Half was his very first half. He kindly agreed to share his experience with me for a recap. Here is Todd’s experience in his own words, prompted by just a few questions from me:
