The Portland Highland Games return to Mt. Hood Community College on Saturday, July 21st, and one of the highlights will be the Kilted Mile. Since 1991, athletes have competed in a mile race on the track, running in Highland kilts. The overall winner receives the coveted Memorial Sword, and awards are also presented to age group winners. All entrants receive a T-shirt. While this year’s Kilted Mile will be the 25th one contested at the…
We all are aware of the importance of childhood physical activity, movement, and overall health. That is why the Stoller Community 5K Run/Walk is such an important race. The registrations from this race go to benefit the Stoller PE and Health teachers for them to enhance their programs. Teaching kids health and wellness is integral and a race that supports this is great to support. The race itself is on Aprill 22nd, 2018 and is…
Note: The Inaugural Shamrock Half Marathon distance is sold out, the remaining distances have space available. Really, I am certain I am the only runner in a 200 mile radius of Portland that has never participated in the Shamrock Run. One year I had signed up for it but was unable to actually run it. So – you better believe I am thrilled to get to participate in the Shamrock Run for 2015 which is only a month away now on Sunday, March…
