Races with a holiday theme
Foot Traffic is not only the perfect place to shop for all your running gear. It’s also a great race organization that happens to puts on some of the best races in the Portland area! Foot Traffic is known to have well organized races with some of the greatest swag, the best courses, and the most infectious cheer! On the docket each year .. A top notch Easter race, a gorgeous 4th of July tour…
Have you ever asked yourself why you run, maybe you still need to try out one of Why Racing Events many running and triathlon events throughout the year. Why Racing does a great job of offering up great swag, organized races and weekend festivals, and there is a distance or event for everyone. Even better, if you participate in more than one of their multiple events during one of their festivals (for instance, a 5k…
“Wow, I didn’t realize this race was such a big deal!” This was the remark from one of my friends as we headed our way to our best determined pace group at the 2022 Foot Traffic Holiday Half, 10 Miler, 10k, and 5k. I only smiled. This event is THE holiday running event in Portland, maybe in part because there aren’t a lot of winter race options, but also because it’s such a great event…
Eclectic Edge Racing brings to you a very unique and fabulously fun event on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023. The 2023 Winter Predictor event features both a 5k and a 10k distance at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. What is so deliciously awesome about the Winter Predictor event is that it’s not about running fast! Seriously?! Yes! You read that correctly! Read our 2022 recap here! Here’s the low-down. This event is all about rewarding your…
“Santa” and “posse” are not words that I’ve thought of together before. But add in “Run” and anything becomes possible. 2022 Santa’s Posse 5k Run/Walk is a chance to celebrate and do some good in the world, which are two of my favorite things in a race. All participants receive a full Santa’s suit as part of registration. And this is a serious suit: jacket, pants, hat, and beard. Plus, you’ll receive a finisher’s medal…
Do you know the only thing better than a holiday run? A holiday run that starts at noon! And that is exactly the joy you get at the Jingle Bells Run in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday December 18. The Kids Rudolph Run is at 11:45am, followed by the 15K starting at noon with the 5K at 12:15. Now the festivities are all throughout this race. First off, costumes are strongly encouraged. Second,…
Signing up for a December race in Portland means taking a gamble with wilder odds than anything in Vegas. In my years running the Holiday Half, I’ve experienced downpours, frost, a smokey closure, perfect brisk sunshine, and wet snowflakes covering my cap. And I’ve also experienced the most well-earned gingerbread cookies ever. The Holiday Half includes multiple distance options, including half marathon, 10-miler, 10K, and 5K options. All participants start the out-and-back course at Daimler…
The Columbia County Reindeer Run will take place in St. Helens on Saturday, December 3rd. Participants can walk or run a half marathon, 10k, or 5k; all starting and ending at Columbia River Foursquare Church. This means a warm indoor start/finish area with music and refreshments! All three distances head generally south and southwest from the start. they use an out and back course through town, along the outskirts of town, and on country roads.…
Thanksgiving may be the single day of the year with the most races to choose from. Certainly, the November holiday can boast the most races with the same name: “Turkey Trot”! The Southern Oregon Runners will be hosting their annual Turkey Trot Run on Thanksgiving morning at a new race location in Talent, Oregon. Come out this year to Cummins (previously Walmart) and support the SOU food bank as well. A portion of proceeds go…
Ready to run that turkey off? Oregon has many races to choose from for the 2022 Thanksgiving Day season, and Eugene puts on an excellent one. So if you’ll be in the Eugene area, sign up and get 2022 Eugene Turkey Trot 5k/10k on your calendar for November 24th, 2022. This race has two distances to choose from, a 5k and a 10k, which is a new distance this year!! Please plan on having a…
