Whenever anyone asks me for race recommendations, I always, without fail, recommend any of the Run With Paula Events. I think I’ve run most of Paula Harkin’s races over the years, and they have always gone off flawlessly, at least from a runner’s standpoint, and even the year she had to move the Bridge of the Goddess quite suddenly due to wildfires, she pulled it off seamlessly. It seems fitting to experience a real in-person…
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 about…
The HTC Race Series Hippie Chick Half and Quarter Marathon takes place in Hillsboro on Saturday, May 7th, 2016. This women-only event is scheduled for the Saturday before Mother’s Day every year. Participants of all speeds can look forward to a great supportive race atmosphere and fun “hippie chick” costumes. Both distances start at the same time, 8am, from Ron Tonkin Field – home of the Hillsboro Hops. There is plenty of parking at the field…
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…
As the light rain hit my windshield, driving past the lighted Krispy Kreme donuts sign on HWY 26, I contemplated turning around and grabbing a hot donut instead of continuing on to the Hippie Chick Half Marathon. Just then, Michelle Lewis’ ‘Run Run Run’, a soft melody about running dedicated to Boston Marathoners, came over my speakers and my mood changed. I continued on to the race and I am glad that I did! What…
