The downpour outside my window declares that spring is here in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s hoping that the old saying is true about this March: “In like a lion; out like a lamb.” And speaking of fuzzy white creatures…(how about that for a segue)… Foot Traffic puts one elaborate and amazing races every year, including the springtime favorite Hop Hop Half. This year’s race is in a new venue but not to worry: they still…
As in-person races are slowly coming back onto the calendar this spring, I’m looking forward to running with a group again. At the same time I am thankful for race organizers who are offering a virtual run option either alongside or instead of an in-person event. The 2021 Hop Hop Half, 10k, and 5k was scheduled as a blended event with in-person small groups starting at time slots throughout the morning, and a virtual option…
If you are looking for a fun local race to participate in on Easter Saturday, it is not too late to register for the Foot Traffic’s Hop Hop Half/10k/5k. The live race date is set for April 3, 2021, and as of writing (Wednesday, 3/24) there are still openings in the 7:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11am, and 1pm starting waves. Of course you can also still choose to run your race virtually any time between April…
With the beginning of the new year, the 2021 road race season is preparing for a blend of virtual and small group in person events. Foot Traffic’s Hop Hop Half/10k/5k is doing exactly that. The race date is set for April 3, 2021, and participants will have the option to sign up for a “virtual” event, during which they would complete the distance any time between April 3rd and April 17th on any route they…
**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** https://foottraffic.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hop-hop-logo-WEB-slider-2019-go.png Embarrassing confession time for this Run Oregon Blogger: The first time I ran the Hop Hop Half Marathon, I told everyone for weeks in advance that I was running the Hip…
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, plugging in headphones, kissing and hugging loved ones, and locking in GPS signals) and atypical (you were driving right next to the 5K racers coming into the finish line, there was a pre-race expo with all…
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 not much time for the activities that I like to participate in. Thankfully, this race was on the Saturday before Easter weekend. I knew this event would be the perfect race…
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! Other Low-cost and/or Cool Races:…
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 our friends at Foot Traffic! Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K for distance but all the courses are fast, flat, and beautiful along Marine Drive in North Portland,…
(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 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…
