The Huckleberry Half on Saturday August 7 was by far the most beautiful half marathon I have ever been part of. Running alongside roads on Mt. Hood provided an escape from the city and from screens that I needed so much. And I ended up with my favorite race shirt EVER. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Living in SE Portland meant a 4:30am alarm to get to Welches for packet pick-up and a 7:30am…
It’s summer race season and the 2021 Huckleberry Half Marathon is back on August 7th, along with the 15k, the 10k, and the 5k. There’s still a virtual option as well. Unfortunately, registration is no longer open for 2021, but this locally owned and operated race wants to keep participants safe by limiting the amount of runners on the course. If you deferred in 2020, email the race directors and they will make sure you…
There’s no shortage of beautiful races in the Pacific Northwest, but if you’ve never done the Huckleberry Half, you should add it to your list of race experiences. The website claims this race is “the most beautiful course in Oregon,” and that’s quite a feat! Held in Welches, OR, you’ll wind through Mt. Hood National Forest and the gorgeous forest and Salmon River views will keep you moving right along. The 2019 Huckleberry Half…
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! Especially if you’re a race…
I finally got to run the Huckleberry Half Marathon on August 5th, after having it on my wish list the last several years. Summer is always busy and it’s a bit of a drive from the Portland area, but this run is definitely worth planning ahead. It’s not a fancy event with impressive swag, but a good old-fashioned run with a beautiful course. I have enough race shirts to last me a lifetime and some…
One thing I often take for granted living in Oregon, is all the trees and the natural beauty all around us at all times of the year! If you are like me and maybe you want to get more in touch with nature or maybe you just want to run through the wilderness, the Huckleberry Half Marathon 10k and 5k race is a perfect race for you! This race is now in its 5th year…
The Huckleberry Half Marathon, 10K/5K Run or Walk on August 6th in Welches offers an opportunity to spot Bigfoot, experience the natural beauty of the area surrounding Mt. Hood and support the Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp all at the same time. Even if you don’t see a Sasquatch along the way, you’ll get a photo opportunity with Bigfoot at the finish line and a custom Lil’ Bigfoot finisher’s medal from reclaimed redwood all the way…
‘Sometimes carrying on, just carrying on, is the superhuman achievement.’ ~Albert Camus I recently read Suzy Favor Hamilton’s book, Fast Girl and was pretty disappointed with it. I thought it would cover more of her struggles with bipolar, but instead focused primarily on her time as an escort in Las Vegas. There was some running, it included a little history of her family and their dynamics, but I felt it lacked purpose, besides being a crazy sensational story.…
What a finisher medal! It’s Bigfoot! Get yours hands on one of these at the Huckleberry Half Marathon, occurring Saturday, August 1, 2015 in Welches, Oregon. Also taking place will be a 10k and the new 5k, so there is a distance for everyone! Hooray! The Huckleberry Half Marathon events begin at Welches Middle School (24903 E Salmon River Road, Welches, Oregon, 97067). Parking is limited so definitely consider carpooling.
I was super excited when I heard I was going to have the opportunity to run the Huckleberry Half and write a recap of it for the Run Oregon blog. Woo hoo! The race sounded so enticing to me. I mean I grew up in Nebraska in a “map dot” town and so let’s just say I have come to love and appreciate the small town races. Having said that I was bummed when…
