“Put your money where your love is” Happy Father’s Day!! If you are a father or you are looking to find a gift for the man in your life (or really if you just want to run a race), check out Terrapin Events’ 2022 Grateful Dad Half Marathon /10k/ 5k Run/Walk. There will also be a kid’s race – a perfect dad and family experience. If you’d prefer to run this race on your own,…
If you’re looking for a festive run for the whole family, Jingle Bells Run in Eugene could be a great pick. Race, jog, or walk a 5K or 15K, or team up with family and friends for the three-runner 15K relay. For the kids, there’s a free Rudolph Run and a visit from Santa. Dressing up is encouraged, too, to get in the spirit of the season. The 5K and 15K courses both start in…
‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything… pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin RACES! There are so many great pumpkin themed races throughout October and here are two awesome, small ones to consider when trying to figure out which one you want to run! The Great Pumpkin Run offers a 5K and 10K option and the courses take racers around the Benton County Fairgrounds and surrounding areas. Also, there is a 1K obstacle course for…
This Bend 5K run/walk is a unique fundraiser for the Central Oregon Symphony, as the goal is to finish the race before the orchestra finishes playing Beethoven’s famous 5th Symphony – 33 minutes. Of course all racers are invited to join regardless of their finishing time, it’s a unique challenge! You can view the course map here. There is also a 1 mile fun run and a kids obstacle course, so the entire family can…
Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness returns to Cook Park for its 10th year. This popular local race is perfect for the whole family; you can walk, run, push a stroller, split a 10K with your spouse or a friend, and get the kids running too! This beautiful course mostly runs along paved trails through parks and along the Tualatin River, with a short section on wide sidewalks along Durham Road. There’s one short but challenging…
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:…
The annual Sweetheart Run in Sweet Home, Oregon, will take place on Saturday morning, February 13th. The event starts and ends at the historic Weddle Bridge in Sankey Park. Packet pickup opens at 9am, the National Anthem at 10am is followed by the 1k kids race. The 5k and 10k will start around 10:30am, and they are open to participants of all ages and abilities; the courses through the town will remain open until noon.…
For those of us that race regularly in the greater Portland area, Cook Park should be a familiar location. Expansive, with greenways along the river, forest, and meadow as well as near the typical playgrounds and ball fields, it’s a nice place to run nestled in Tigard. Easily accessed from both interstate 5 and 99W, it feels secluded for being in such a bustling area. On Saturday, September 29th, they will be taking advantage of…
The second annual Roses on the River 5k run takes place this year on Saturday, August 17th at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. The race celebrates and teams up with the Portland Thorns FC women’s soccer team, and all participants of the race receive a free ticket to the Portland Thorns v. Washington Spirit game on the evening of the event. The course starts on Naito and Main St, just south of the Salmon Street…
Have you been to Aurora, OR? Have you heard of Aurora, OR? If the answer to the former is yes, you already know how cute this historic town is and know the Aurora Colony Days 5K will be great. If the answer to the latter is no, then sign up for this 5K, head to the Museum for the starting line, run the streets of Aurora, then take in Colony Days afterward and enjoy this…
