Welcome to the latest in 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 love…
If you’re looking for a way to get in a good run while honoring what Memorial Weekend is all about, then head to Sweet Home on Saturday, May 26th for the Hero Half Marathon. Race day includes a half marathon, 8k, 1.3 mile mini race, and auction that honors our veterans, with proceeds benefitting the Vietnam Veterans of America. The events start and end at the Community Chapel in Sweet Home and will feature chip…
There are a LOT of races out there. And we tend to like most of them. We also tend to participate in more of them than an average runner, just because there are 16 of us and one of you. So here is a compilation of Run Oregon’s favorite Half Marathons which are still running strong. (In alphabetical order by each blogger’s last name:) Kelly Barten: You don’t have to run a race to know…
Saturday, September 5th I laced up for the 3rd Annual Hero Up Half Marathon. It was Labor Day weekend and I had a gazillion other things to do to get my boys ready for school, but there was no way I’d miss this race. This event is a non-profit race and all of the proceeds help kids with cancer. In the first two years, the Hero Up Half Marathon has raised $22,000 to fight childhood…
With so many events out there, it’s getting increasingly difficult to pick races. I’m not obsessive, but would be doing an event every weekend if I didn’t have soccer games to attend and was independently wealthy. With three boys, I have some soccer to watch. Games usually trump events for me, so the older I get, the choosier I am with my races. I would love to say yes all the time, since races are when I…
Maybe it’s that I have three boys and am all about being practical, but flowers and chocolate don’t cut it for me on Mother’s Day. Flowers die and chocolate goes straight to my booty, so this mom would pick a race registration over a bouquet for pretty much most holidays. In case you’re still looking for a gift to give the mom in your life, I’ve put together a list of some great events to…
