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Race Preview: 2020 Hop Hop Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K (Portland)

March 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** [read more...]

Race Recap #2: Foot Traffic’s 2019 Hop Hop Half Marathon (PDX)

May 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Arriving at Kliever Armory for the Hop Hop Half that gray, Saturday morning was both typical (parking was slow and there were runners in all sorts of gear and costumes wandering, stretching, warming up, laughing, taking photos, drinking coffee, [read more...]

Race Recap: Foot Traffic Hop Hop Half Marathon and 5K (PDX)

April 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

This was my first time signing up and running the Foot Traffic Hop Hop Half Marathon and 5K. This time of year can be pretty dicey with my families schedules. Between baseball, swimming and taekwondo from the activities my boys do alone, will leave [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #15: April 9

April 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

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, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hop Hop Half + 10K/5K (Portland)

March 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

The time has come for us to start putting away the merino bottoms and running gloves and pulling out our favorite running tees and shorts: SPRING is finally here and so is a Portland favorite, spring / Easter-themed race: the Hop Hop Half hosted by [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #50 (again): December 11

December 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

(My week numbers have been off, so this is the 2nd “Week 50” … My apologies!) 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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #50: December 4

December 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #49: November 27

November 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Recap: Hoppy Easter at the 2018 Hop Hop 10k (Portland)

April 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

After a week of rain, I was so happy to see a cool and dry morning in the forecast for the Foot Traffic Hop Hop Half, 5k, and inaugural 10k on Easter Saturday morning. The Kliever Armory on NE 33nd Dr is a great place for a race: The armory’s [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hop Hop Half (Portland)

February 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sometimes it feels like the winter weather will be around forever, but the daffodils are already blooming and are promising that spring is just around the corner. Along with it we can look forward to some beautiful weather and fun spring races. As [read more...]

Races on our Radar #48

November 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

It is almost the end of the year, and we want to know what you think of Races on our Radar. Does it help you find races or choose what to run? Do you share the information with friends? Has it saved you money? Please let us know as a comment on this [read more...]

Hop Hop Half – 10k – 5k: Registration opens Sunday at 8a, bonus for first 100 registrants

September 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

You may have already gotten an email about this from Foot Traffic, but if you’re like me and ignore emails until the weekend (I didn’t say which weekend), here’s what you need to know: Registration for the Hop Hop Half/10k/5k [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Hop Hop Half and 5k (Portland)

March 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

When choosing a race to run, one of the factors is always how scenic the course will be, and if I’m chasing a PR, I’ll also prefer a “flat and fast” over “rolling hills”. The Hop Hop Half and 5k on Easter [read more...]

Races on our Radar #12

March 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the 12th Edition of the 2017 Races on our Radar Series where we give you a heads up on price increases, shirt deadlines, and other details to help you save money on cool races. The shirt deadline for AJ’s 5k – a Canby race [read more...]

Guest Review: 2016 Hop Hop Half

May 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

This post was written by Run Oregon reader Lara Rix. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to write a preview or recap your running experiences as well! The views in this post do not necessarily reflect [read more...]

Race preview: 2016 Hop Hop Half Marathon and 5K

February 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Hop Hop Half Marathon and 5K presented by Foot Traffic is set for Saturday, March 26th, and offers a pleasant and mostly flat course along the paved bike path next to Marine Drive and the Columbia River. Whether you’re a [read more...]

A note from a friend at Foot Traffic!

February 24, 2016 // 0 Comments

Written by Foot Traffic’s Co-owner and COO, Sean Rivers. Did you know that Foot Traffic is now 15 years old?! We first opened in the Spring of 2001 with our flagship location in NE Portland. With the new Cedar Mill store at 13306 NW Cornell [read more...]

Race Preview: Hop Hop Half Marathon and 5K 3/26/2016 (Portland, Ore.)

February 5, 2016 // 0 Comments

I need my rabbit ears! Stat! Foot Traffic, an amazing group of running stores in Portland, presents the Hop Hop Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, March 26, 2016. This is “Portland’s Most Fun Half Marathon and 5K”, occurring on [read more...]

Race Recap: 2015 Hop Hop Half

April 10, 2015 // 0 Comments

On April 4th, I had the opportunity to participate in Foot Traffic’s 3rd annual Hop Hop Half for the half marathon distance. This event sells out every year, so I was pretty excited to see what this race was all about. This year, it [read more...]

Last chance reminder for 2015 Hop Hop Half & 5k! Limited spots left!

March 8, 2015 // 0 Comments

You may have read Robin’s preview of the 2015 Hop Hop Half back in February, but it is a good time for a reminder. Easter is one of those holidays that always sneaks up on me, due to it’s changing dates, so I’m always happy to have [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Hop Hop Half and 5K

February 23, 2015 // 0 Comments

You don’t have to be Peter Cotton Tail to enjoy the Hop Hop Half and 5K along the beautiful Columbia river, but there will be some runners in bunny ears, if not full costumes… so come on out and see what this fun event is all about. [read more...]

Race Recap: Hop Hop Half & 5k

April 22, 2014 // 1 Comment

I feel like every time I write a post I am being overly emphatic about something, but hear me… Hop Hop Half & 5k is the hidden gem of the Portland race scene. I vaguely remember the Hop Hop Half last year and couldn’t do it [read more...]

Race Recap: Hop Hop Half / 5k

April 20, 2014 // 1 Comment

The weather held out on the morning of April 19th, for the runners participating in the Hop Hop Half and 5k race. My daughter and I have been excited for an Easter themed race we could both participate in for a while and although she didn’t run in [read more...]

RACE UPDATE: HOP HOP Half and 5K by Foot Traffic

April 2, 2014 // 1 Comment

If you are one of the lucky ones running the Hop Hop Races coming up soon, check out he important updates for this race. If you have not registered, I believe there is still time, and this is a race that should not be missed! Unique and [read more...]

Race Preview: Hop Hop Half & 5k

February 7, 2014 // 6 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I am totally pumped up for spring holidays this year. Maybe its the dreary cold weather or my cold heart is warming up – but I am ready, especially for Easter. I am not religiously affiliated, but really [read more...]