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Race Recap: 2019 Hippie Chick Half (Hillsboro)

May 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hippie Chick Half Marathon / Quarter / 5k (Hillsboro)

April 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Hippie Chick Half Marathon has been a tradition for female runners for many years! This year, the Hippie Chick Half Marathon will feature a half marathon, quarter marathon, and a 5k. It will be directed by the original event creator Paula Harkin, of [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #20: May 15

May 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #18: May 1

May 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Happy May Day! 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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #17: April 24

April 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #16: April 17

April 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hippie Chick Half and Quarter Marathon with 15k (Hillsboro)

April 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

This years Hippie Chick race takes place at Ron Tonkin Field (4450 NW 229th Ave, Hillsboro OR 97214) on Saturday May 12th! Hippie Chick 2018 offers not only the half marathon, but a quarter marathon and a 15k as well. This race is open to both [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #10: March 6

March 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #3: January 16

January 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Hippie Chick Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 15k (Hillsboro)

April 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

For many runners in the Portland area, the Hippie Chick Half Marathon has been a Mother’s Day tradition for many years. Since its move to Hillsboro, participants of this women-only event dodn’t have to worry about an early sellout date [read more...]

Races on our Radar #12

March 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the 12th Edition of the 2017 Races on our Radar Series where we give you a heads up on price increases, shirt deadlines, and other details to help you save money on cool races. The shirt deadline for AJ’s 5k – a Canby race [read more...]

Races on our Radar #2

November 22, 2016 // 0 Comments

A few things you might want to know for this week: Want to do a turkey trot but don’t want to shell out the $$? There’s a free Turkey Trot group run on Thursday morning at 8:30a. The group will meet at the Bethany Starbucks for an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Hippie Chick Half and Quarter Marathon (Hillsboro)

April 24, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

From the Heart: Joleen Skarberg

October 31, 2014 // 0 Comments

‘That which does not kill us makes us stronger’ ~Friedrich Nietzsche I’ve loved the Girlfriends Half Marathon for years and am embarrassed to say I had no idea who was the woman behind this run. I’m not talking Sherri McMillan, [read more...]

Race Recap: Better Series Hippie Chick Half Marathon

May 15, 2014 // 1 Comment

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 [read more...]

Race Preview + Discount Code: 2014 Hippie Chick Half + Quarter Marathon – Hillsboro

April 24, 2014 // 4 Comments

At 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 10, 2014, 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 [read more...]