Planning for a December race means taking a leap of faith about what the weather will be. It could be a soggy downpour. It could be a frosty wonderland. Or it could be bright and in the 60s. And that could all be before the starting horn blows. But the brave folks at Foot Traffic are ready for the unknown challenges and bring to you the Holiday Half, with multiple race distances and virtual options.…
When you think of a signature Portland road race, several come mind and among them, the Holiday Half! Always held in early December, come rain or shine, and Foot Traffic continues to do a stellar job at race management year after year. This event, running in North Portland, is now sponsored by Daimler and begins and ends at their campus on Swan Island. The pre-race festivities include coffee and donuts, fire pits and hot chocolate…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 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, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Coming up this weekend: Head…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 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, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Reminder about a FREE 5k…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 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, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Low-cost races this weekend and…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 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, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Low-cost Races and Cool News…
Run Oregon: What’s new with the Holiday Half? I mean, it’s almost September, which means it’s basically the holidays … Foot Traffic: The next price increase for the Holiday Half will be on August 15th, but the early bird gets the worm! The first 300 registrants get a FREE pair of Freddie the Yeti gloves. You’ll be happy you have them on race day! And did you hear the great news?? We have heard from…
Heavy clouds with heavy downpours were lurking on the horizon, but it was still dry when runners started gathering at the new start line for this year’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10k and 5k races at the Daimler Headquarters in North Portland on December 9th. This was the first year of this race starting at Daimler, after using the area for parking for the past several years. The many lots offered plenty of spots for participants,…
The Holiday Half is coming up this weekend, so I’ve picked a segment on the course, running back towards the finish along the curve near the University of Portland. “Willamette East” is only 0.81 miles with a slight incline, gaining almost 50 feet. The course records are currently held by Stacy Madden from September 2018 (3:46) and Michael Boyle from November 2017 (3:20). If you’re on Strava, be sure to join the Run Oregon club;…
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…
