The Firecracker 5k is a small, local event that is back for 2021. Hosted by by Eclectic Edge Racing, this race takes participants on a dog-bone shaped course through the town of Harrisburg. They also offer a 400m kids dash. Entry includes shirt, personalized results ticket, drink, snack, participation bracelets for kids, age division medals and awards. And my personal favorite finish line treat: chocolate milk! Details: Date: Saturday, July 3, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM Location:…
This is a real, live, in-person race happing in mid-March; plus it’s for a great cause! The 2021 iRun for Kids event will have 15K, 10K, and 5K course options and of course, the Little Leprechaun Kids Dash. In its 17th year, this race benefits the Albany Public Schools Foundation; a qualified 501c(3) supporting arts, music, science, and health and wellness for students in the Greater Albany Public School District. The 15K, 10K, and 5K…
McMinnville may be a bit off the beaten path, but located about 30 minutes south of Sherwood on 99W, there are a couple fun races in this city. One of the best, benefiting local causes and put on by the nonprofit See Ya Later Foundation, is the Champions Run for Heroes, scheduled for September 14th. With 5K and 10K options along with a half mile kids race, this is a family friendly event. Held…
The Miles for Midwives 5k race is coming up in just a few short weeks in the beautiful Champoeg State Park! This year’s event will be on Saturday, September 21st, and will once again benefit the Oregon Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives. Their work helps midwives make a difference in Oregon healthcare through scholarships, educational projects, and legislative action that supports midwifery and access to healthcare for Oregon women and their families. Every…
Another great inaugural event in the Salem area is coming in just a few weeks! The Oregon Hop Run, hosted by The City of Independence and the Monmouth-Independence Area Chamber of Commerce, will feature a 5K, 10K, and kids 1/2 mile dash on Saturday, September 28th, 2019. The course starts and ends at the beautiful Riverfront Park in Independence. Participants will be on a multi-use path with great views of the Willamette River. It is…
One of the hardest things on a race morning is the fact that I have to get out of bed and put on running clothes. The 5th annual PJs to Pancakes 5k in West Linn takes that obstacle out of the equation by encouraging participants to wear their pajamas to the event! On July 21st, as part of the city’s Old Time Fair, children under 12 can run the 1-Mile Kids Dash, and athletes of…
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! Here are our low-cost recommendations…
The Troutdale Elementary PALS (Parents and Leaders for Students), is hosting their inaugural Troutdale Tiger Run on Saturday, June 1, 2019! This 5K + Kids Dash event is a new fundraiser to provide field trips and classroom resources for all Troutdale Elementary students, while also promoting physical activity and healthy life choices by encouraging kids to be active. The 5K will start and end at the elementary school, home of the Tigers, and will be…
Each time I drive through Happy Valley I invariably think to myself “It’s so pretty here!” and always want to explore more. Luckily, coming up on Saturday, May 11th, the 40th annual Happy Valley Fun Run gives that exact opportunity! With a 10K run, 5K run/walk, and 1 mile Kid’s Dash (ages 12 and under), it’s a great excuse to take the whole family and enjoy the beauty of Happy Valley – for a good…
The 3rd annual Salem Paddy Pint will be held on Saturday, March 16th, and will once again be a fundraiser for the Dental Foundation of Oregon and their Tooth Taxi, which provides children in the local community with free dental care and oral health education. This 10K run, 5K run/walk, and 400m kids dash is hosted by the Kristen Smith Family Dental Group and will be held the Riverfront Park in Salem. Sparky’s Brewing Company will be at…
