Holiday race
Races with a holiday theme
There’s just something fun and festive about breaking out an ugly holiday sweater and going for a run with a group of equally ugly sweaters. So, I gathered a few of my running friends to join me for the 7th Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Run.
[read more...]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
[read more...]The turning of a new year means different things to different people. For some, it is a time of celebration and throwing caution to the wind, for others it means a new chance to meet goals. No matter which, the New Year’s Hangover Run in Salem
[read more...]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 lacking in red and green. I felt strangely out of place in my
[read more...]With so many Turkey Trots to choose from in Oregon, it’s nice to have an option that’s a little different than the typical race, and the 2018 HTC Turkey Trot Relay & 5k will offer you that. For one, this race occurs the evening BEFORE
[read more...]Thanksgiving is the time of year where I feel most fortunate, and it’s also the best time of year to consider giving to people in need. The 2018 Clark County Turkey Trot 5k/10k began as a way for families to get in an early morning run before a
[read more...]Looking for a fun and free holiday run? The 2018 7th Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Run/Walk is at Road Runner Sports store in Tualatin again this year on December 22nd. You will have your choice between a 1 mile or a 5k race, and both are untimed. It
[read more...]Eclectic Edge Racing is bringing on the holiday cheer on December 22nd for the 2018 Jingle Bells Run 5k/15k in Eugene. If you’re a runner who’s also a mom like me, family-friendly holiday races are a really fun way to get in the spirit. This
[read more...]Ugly holiday sweaters have become “a thing” in the last few years, and there’s no better way to embrace this trend than to participate in the 2018 Medford Ugly Sweater 5k Run/Walk. This race, hosted by West Orthodontics, is guaranteed to be a
[read more...]Holiday Race season is here! If you are looking for a fun race at the coast this year, the 2018 Jingle Bell Jog 5k Run/Walk is coming up on December 15th for it’s 6th year. The race takes place at the Lincoln City Community Center and is hosted by
[read more...]Do you have an ugly holiday sweater? Or do you maybe need a good excuse to wear one? How about for the 5th annual Vernonia Ugly Sweater Run on December 8th? It’s a 5k, so getting thru it should be relatively painless in the grander scheme of
[read more...]If your Thanksgiving plans involve anything near Wenatchee, WA, come run in the 2018 Turkey on the Run on their 10th anniversary! This family friendly race includes a 12k, a 5k, and a kids run, with all distances welcome to walkers as well as
[read more...]There are 2 things that people often associate Thanksgiving with .. Food and football. If you’re a runner, there might be a 3rd tradition, and that’s a morning Turkey Trot before you enjoy those other 2 things. The 2018 Great Turkey Fumble
[read more...]It may have been only 27*F on the morning of this year’s Foot Traffic Holiday Half and 5k, but that didn’t deter the more than 3,000 participants who were making their way to the Adidas campus in North Portland for the 8am race start.
[read more...]Get your resolutions, get your resolutions and Bring Your Own Baton! So for all of you who wanted to run this year for your resolution now you can on the very last day of the year. Here is a way to fulfill multiple resolutions and celebrate New
[read more...]The holiday season is in full swing! But with that, race season has slowed down significantly. Cold weather and family obligations make this time of year hard to get out for a fun run. But, if you are looking for a fun race and even one to get
[read more...]As a mom, I have a soft spot for races that support our schools. I feel like it’s a win-win since schools get donations and runners get their run in. This holiday season, you can support the Forest Grove High School and Middle School Track &
[read more...]It’s beginning to look a lot like holiday race season, so if you’ll be in Eugene on December 16th, bundle up and take part in the Eugene Holiday Half Marathon & Hustle 5k/10k hosted by Pink Buffalo Racing. All race distances are walker
[read more...]If you are looking to get a run in before Christmas, you can do a free one on December 23rd in Tualatin. The 6th Annual Holiday Sweater Run is an untimed 5k run/walk that benefits the Ladybug CDH Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that
[read more...]The holiday season has arrived, but that is no excuse to set aside racing! There are plenty of festive holiday runs out there, one of them being the Jingle Dash 5K. This evening fun run encourages holiday-themed costumes as runners fill the streets
[read more...]I love the excitement surrounding an inaugural run, and Ardor Adventure’s new Dirty Santa Run in Newport on December 16th sure sounds like a fun one! You’ll have the choice between a 5k and a 10k and it’s a trail race, so be prepared for a
[read more...]With the rising cost of races these days, it’s nice to promote the smaller races that are more affordable to all of us hard-working runners who have to really pick and choose which races to do without totally breaking the bank. So imagine my
[read more...]I’ve always been a bit surprised that there aren’t more holiday races in Portland. You could blame the weather, but people come in droves for the Shamrock Run and that race is notorious for being rainy and cold. Races like Foot
[read more...]This is my all time favorite time of year to participate in running events. The holidays are in full swing, and everyone is in a festive spirit. The 2017 Reindeer Romp, held in Wilsonville OR is the perfect family friendly holiday race. This is a 5K
[read more...] There aren’t always a lot of motivators to run outside when winter comes in Oregon, but The Jingle Bell 5k Run/Walk in Bend kicks off the Bend Christmas parade every year and will get you out the door as well as support a great cause. In
[read more...]This year marks the 8th year of the Reindeer Run 5k/10k/Half Marathon in St Helens and it’s a great way to celebrate the holiday season. This year’s event will be on December 2nd, and all the funds raised will go to the Columbia County
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