The 16th annual 2023 Run for the Hills races are back again on Sunday, June 4th in Corvallis near the Benton County Fairgrounds. This course, as the title might suggest, has some hills to consider, and you should expect a big climb up to the Bald Hill peak before returning back to the start. However the views, (as well as the well-built trails) are said to be worth the challenge. This race is also part…
The Southern Oregon Runners have been running their hearts out for years, and they host many runs to keep us all going. Check out the Rogue River, celebrate St. Patricks Day with a good sweat, or come out for a good old fashioned Turkey Trot. Whatever you want, Southern Oregon has got a little bit of all of it for you!! These races are affordable and fun, so run a few or run them all!!…
Race to Remember is a Military non-profit in Vancouver, WA founded by Claudia Cardenas after losing her fiancé, Jason Vinyard, a 20-year army veteran to ensure that our community remembers and honors the sacrifices military members and their families make. The race will offer a 5K, 11K, and a kids 1K run. In addition to the race events, Race to Remember organizes military care packages and engages the community through projects such as “Soldier in…
This fairly new race in the Salem-area is coming up in mid-September and once again will have a 5K, 10K, and 1/2 mile kids dash! The Oregon Hop Run, hosted by The City of Independence and the Monmouth-Independence Area Chamber of Commerce, benefits the Ella Curran Food Bank. Check out our review of the 2021 event! The course starts and ends at the beautiful Riverfront Park in Independence at the amphitheater. Participants will be on…
Come on out to Millersburg for the 4th annual 5k Run/and Walk! This year, there’s an event for kids 3 years to 7 years old, the Sprout Sprint! The Millersburg Celebration Run is more than just a race event, it’s a whole day of fun (hopefully in the sun). This 5K event will having you running or walking throughout neighborhoods in Millersburg before coming back to the city park. Kids can celebrate in the FunZone.…
There’s good news and there’s bad news. The bad news is that the Freedom 5k is no longer an option in Molalla. The good news is that the baton has officially been passed on! The Molalla Aquatic District & CrossFit will be bringing you the 2022 Molalla Firecracker 5k & 1M Kids Run!! Location The Molalla Firecracker 5k will be taking place at Heckard Field before the annual Giant Street Parade just as the Freedom…
Going to the coast for the 4th of July this year? Need a good excuse to head to Newport that week? The 2022 Newport Celebration Run could be it. You’ll get some awesome goodies with your registration for this race, not to mention you’ll celebrate at Rogue Brewery and get to run on the NOAA Pier. There are several distances to choose from for this event. There’s a 5k Run/Walk, a 10k Run, a…
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…
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…
