Have you ever asked yourself why you run, maybe you still need to try out one of Why Racing Events many running and triathlon events throughout the year. Why Racing does a great job of offering up great swag, Â organized races and weekend festivals, and there is a distance or event for everyone. Even better, if you participate in more than one of their multiple events during one of their festivals (for instance, a 5k…
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…
The 2021 Arctic Circle Turkey Trot 5k and 10k in Newport takes off at Rogue Brewing on Thanksgiving morning, November 25. The morning starts at 9am with the kids’ half-mile race. The 5k and 10k follow at 9:15. The course for both distances is very flat and very scenic. The 5k is a simple out-and-back heading west towards the jetty, giving participants great views of the Pacific Ocean. The 10k starts the same as the…
The 2021 Salem Run’ucopia is back!! Come on out on Thanksgiving morning, November 25th, to burn some calories before you feast, with 6k, 10k, and 15k options to choose from. Walkers are also welcome and there is also a free 1k race for the kiddos. This family-friendly event will have hot chocolate and commemorative photos waiting at the end as well, and it’s gonna be fun!! This Salem tradition will be at Riverfront Park with…
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…
This summer evening family 5K is scheduled to return on Sunday, August 29th, with some details still tentative at this time. SW5K is part of the ‘Outdoor Sunday Evenings’ event series at SWBible Church. It offers separate start times for a 5K run and 5K walk, and a 1-mile fun run later in the evening after the 5K races conclude. It’s a family-friendly event with age group awards from the under-12s all the way to…
On Saturday August 14th, the 2021 Scandia Run will be taking place in Junction City. This race features a 10k and a 5k Run, as well as an untimed 4 Mile Walk. In addition to these choices, participants can opt to make the 5k or 10k event a team competition for no additional cost. There’s even a 400m Scandia Jr run for those 12 and under. The 10k, a USATF certified course, starts at 8:00AM…
This year’s 2021 Eugene Marathon/Half Marathon witll be taking place this year as a virtual event, and the Official Race Weekend is THIS weekend, from April 23rd thru April 25th. Also taking place will be the the Eugene 5k, the Kids Duck Dash 1k, and the Doublestack Challenge, which allows participants to complete the 5k as well as either the Marathon or Half Marathon during the race window. If you can’t run the distance this…
Spring is coming. Yep, really. And what that means to runners is that race season is going to be in full swing soon. The 2020 Dirty Leprechaun will be on March 14th this year and it will be one great way to celebrate the return of lighter days and warmer temps. Though we can’t promise this is a dry run, (and what fun is that?) what better way to greet St. Patrick’s Day than a…
Held in Hillsboro at Liberty High School, with a course that explores the rural areas to the north, the Heartbreaker races are scheduled to occur on Sunday, February 16th this year. I have attended this event several times over the years and find it to be very well run. The kicker is, the courses are not flat, with rolling hills on all of them. The finish on the track almost makes up for it, but…
