Races with a holiday theme
If you don’t know what Festivus is at this juncture, stop reading this post and quickly go watch the Youtube clip below (or the whole episode, S9E10) from Seinfeld to get up to speed. I’ll wait. OK, so how does this translate into a 5K run on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Salem, OR? There’s a lot going on here, but basically the race website lists the following: The Festivus activities, if you know anything…
It’s that time again! Come out to Eugene on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at the annual Jingle Bells Run, a production of Eclectic Edge Racing!! This is such a delightful way to kick-off the holiday season and it’s great fun for the whole family. This year, Santa Clause will be making an appearance, so bring the littles for a photo op and get your run on while you are at it! As always, holiday dress…
Kick off your holiday with the 2023 Ho Ho 5k, brought to you by X Dog Adventures! This fun 5k will be at Cook Park in Tigard on Sunday, December 3rd, and it’s going to be a family affair. This event is totally dog and stroller friendly, so it’s a great race for ALL the members of your family. Registration opens for the 5k at 7:30AM on race morning (or you can register below) and…
The charm of a small community fun run that not only supports multiple charitable organizations but also goes above and beyond in every possible way is one you don’t want to miss. The annual Reindeer Run in St. Helens, Oregon, does just that! Among the perks of the December 2, 2023 race are an indoor commons area complete with a fireplace for participants to stay warm, inside restrooms, coffee, cocoa, snacks, music, and massages. The…
What is the best gift for a runner during the holidays? Blue skies and cool temperatures for the Holiday Half of course. The Holiday Half is one of my December traditions. The weather varies (A LOT) but the out and back course always has a wicked hill during the starting mile and a wonderful downhill for the last mile. The 10-mile and 10K courses use the same out and back (with earlier turnarounds) while the…
If you are in Central Oregon on Thanksgiving, you’ve got a couple of great running options. I Like Pie in Bend, the Redmond Turkey Trot, and the Run Like a Turkey 5k in Prineville are all great choices! It’s a tough decision, so here are a few details to help you decide. The Cascade Relays I Like Pie is in Bend’s Old Mill District and has the option of a 1.5 or 2.5 mile loop.…
The holidays are coming and that means it’s almost time for the 2023 Ugly Holiday Sweater Run. This free annual race includes options for a 5k run/walk as well as a one mile walk, both starting at the Tualatin Road Runner Sports. After the race, enjoy hot drinks and goodies along with the holiday festive environment and the crazy holiday sweaters that participants will be wearing! This event will benefit the Ladybug CDH Foundation, which is an…
The 17th annual Give n’ Gobble 5k/10k takes place at Sherwood High School on Thanksgiving morning. This Sherwood traditional 5k run/walk and 10k run are open to participants of all abilities, and food and money donations benefit Helping Hands Food Bank. The race starts and ends at the Sherwood High School stadium and runs mostly through neighborhoods on paved paths. Both the 5k and 10k start at 9:05AM and the 5k is mostly flat. The…
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family…and go for a run together. What? Isn’t that how all families celebrate this holiday? Well they should. And here are two excellent Oregon Turkey Trots to choose from. HTC Turkey Trot Thanks to the folks who put on Hood to Coast, runners and walkers have the chance to be the first to see the lights at the Portland International Raceway. The HTC Turkey Trot…
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…
