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,…
At 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, some women will just be rousing from sleep to breakfast in bed presented by the shining faces of their little ones and significant other. It is, after all, Mother’s Day Weekend. Other women– call us the outdoorsy types– will be fueled up, dressed in tech garb, and ready to tackle the mean streets of Hillsboro, Oregon at the 2022 Hippie Half and Quarter Marathon (the latter of…
The Helvetia Half Marathon/10k/5k is a right of passage if you are a runner in Portland. There are clearly a lot of races to choose from, but Helvetia is iconic. And if you know me, you know that I’ll praise Run With Paula Events with my last running breath. I’ve run Helvetia several times, starting in the early 2000’s when they handed out cotton tee shirts. I did this race last in 2019, not knowing…
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…
Held in Hillsboro at Liberty High School, with a course that explores the rural areas to the north, the Heartbreaker races are scheduled to occur on Sunday, February 16th this year. I have attended this event several times over the years and find it to be very well run. The kicker is, the courses are not flat, with rolling hills on all of them. The finish on the track almost makes up for it, but…
I registered for Whine on the Vine with the expectation of a challenging race. After all, when they include the word “whine” in the name of the race, you’ve got to assume there’s a reason for the whining. X-Dog Events made sure of that! This race was held at 6-Peaks Winery (formerly J. Albin Vineyards), which is hidden outside of Newberg not far from Bald Peak. Once you wind your way to this seemingly remote…
Are you ready for Whine on the Vine? This 5 mile OCR adventure run is sure to hold some surprises and challenges, as it is an X-Dog Event. The event promises mimosas, a slip-n-slide, and “breathtaking” views. I have a feeling you will be gasping for breath as you take in the views from this vineyard race. Held at 6-Peaks Vineyard (formerly J Albin Winery,) Whine on the Vine includes rows of grapes, hills –…
There are so many 4th of July races in beautiful Oregon! If you are anywhere near Hillsboro on the 4th, check out the C.A.T. Walk and Fun Run. This year marks their 19th year of fighting to eliminate barriers to cancer care! They are fighting because everyone deserves access to high quality and compassionate care! Last year (2018) alone, this race raised over $106,00 to acquire a new state-of-the art mobile mammography van for OHSU…
Oregon businessman Richard “Dick” Inukai has been instrumental in rebuilding the former Hillsboro Boys and Girls Club, now known as the Inukai Family Boys and Girls Club, among other philanthropic ventures in the Portland area. The upcoming Dick Inukai Birthday 5K Run is a fundraising race – now in its seventh year – that benefits the Inukai Family Foundation: Inukai Family Foundation goals are to create positive youth development, educational grants and scholarship support to teachers and…
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 and kids run as well. It’s such a fun event, and one of the many things race director Paula Harkin of Run with Paula Events knows how to…
