Preview: 2019 Ho Ho 5k from X-Dog Events (Tigard)
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to don holiday gear and go run 3.1 miles for Ho-Ho’s and Sno-Balls, right? Right! Hosted by X-Dog Events, the Ho Ho 5k is also [...]
Ho Ho 5K
Even Santa runs the Ho Ho 5K (Tigard)
When I arrived at the Ho Ho 5K, I immediately realized I was not dressed appropriately Christmas-like! I had donned my somewhat festive tights, but my running wardrobe is decidedly [...]
Race Preview: 2018 Ho Ho Run 5K (Tigard)
Santa Claus is known for greeting naughty and nice children alike with three hearty “Ho”s, so why is one of the Portland area’s best Christmas themed races called the “Ho [...]
Races to look out for in 2018!
There are hundreds of races in Oregon and SW Washington – literally – and there are many that we love. The list below is just a sampling of some of [...]
Race Recap: 2017 Ho Ho 5k – The Most Festivous!
There are some running events where you know you’ll have an excellent time, but the weather is the big wild card. This year was my third time running X-dog Events’ [...]
Race Preview: 2017 Ho Ho 5k – The Most Festivous Event (Tigard)
During the winter months in Oregon, there are fewer races to choose from than in the summer, but the ones that keep their spot on the calendar for many years [...]
Race Recap: 2016 Ho Ho 5k
With a December race, you never know what kind of weather you’re going to get. This is true year-round, of course, but the winter months have a special kind of [...]
Race Preview: 2916 Ho Ho 5k (Tigard)
X-Dog Events is know for its off-road and cross country style races. The Ho Ho 5k, however, is run in Tigard’s Cook Park (just behind Tigard High School) on December [...]
Race recap: 2015 Ho Ho Run
X-Dog Events’ annual Ho Ho Run has become a welcome holiday season fixture on the race calendar. Often chilly and wet, this year’s edition of the festive 5K was blessed [...]
Race Recap: Ho Ho 5K
When you think of the Ho Ho 5K, it wouldn’t be surprising if HoHo’s come to mind. After all, when Hostess declared bankruptcy back in 2012, the burning question for [...]