ladybug run

Race Preview: 2019 Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness 5K/10K (Tigard)

July 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I was a kid, ladybugs seemed like magical little creatures to me. Spotting one crawling through the backyard would lead to a journey through the grass, into the bushes, and every other way until it flew away. With more personality than [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #30 – July 17

July 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest in the 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 [read more...]

Tung and Jessica review the 2016 Ladybug Run 5K and 10K

August 1, 2016 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon bloggers Jessica Mumme and Tung Yin both got to run the Ladybug Run, and here are their recaps/thoughts about this popular race: Tung’s thoughts: I’ve read about the Ladybug Run for a number of years without getting to take [read more...]

Race Preview: Lady Bug Run for CDH Awareness 10K/5K 7/23/16 (Tigard, Ore.)

June 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

I have always wanted to participate in the Lady Bug Run for CDH Awareness, and I am absolutely elated that this year I will be there!! When talking with others in the running community about races, and which are “must-do”, this event [read more...]

Holiday Gift Ideas for Mom

December 9, 2015 // 5 Comments

I am the easiest person to buy for, since I like pretty much everything. However, I know that isn’t the case for a lot of moms out there and it can be tough to find the perfect present. Just in case you’re still looking for gift [read more...]

Guest recap: 2015 Ladybug Run – Helping babies and setting PR’s

July 30, 2015 // 0 Comments

This recap was submitted by Run Oregon reader Katie Briggs. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to write a preview or recap your running experiences as well! Last year I vaguely remember hearing about [read more...]

Picking and Choosing

March 27, 2015 // 0 Comments

With so many events out there, it’s getting increasingly difficult to pick races. I’m not obsessive, but would be doing an event every weekend if I didn’t have soccer games to attend and was independently wealthy. With three boys, I have [read more...]

2014 Ladybug Run recap

August 22, 2014 // 0 Comments

Submitted by Run Oregon reader Krista Hagenbuch Rider. Submit your race story for your next event here! Last year I ran Ladybug Run virtually while in California so I was excited to have the opportunity to run the actual race and snag a super cute [read more...]

Preview: Ladybug Run for CDH 5k, 10k and Kids Run … including beer & bacon

July 12, 2014 // 3 Comments

Describe the perfect 5k/10k post-race party. Did your description include 10 Barrel IPA? Dutch Bros. iced drinks? Door prizes? Or good finisher medals for both 5k and 10k participants? How about bacon and waffles? Now that I’ve got your [read more...]

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Mom

May 10, 2014 // 0 Comments

Maybe it’s that I have three boys and am all about being practical, but flowers and chocolate don’t cut it for me on Mother’s Day. Flowers die and chocolate goes straight to my booty, so this mom would pick a race registration over a bouquet [read more...]