The Cheadle Challenge is a fun adventure run that is a sure good time! The course is just over 3 miles along the lakeside trails of Cheadle Park, through a wooded area, across fields and a small swamp including eight or more obstacles of varying difficulty. This adventure run is perfect for the elite trail runner and a “dirty” good time for the whole family. You may run, jog or walk the course. Trails are…
Although this year’s Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon on October 21st was only the second time I’ve run the race, it’s safe to say that this is one of my favorite events. First of all, the race is a fundraiser for ABC House, a child abuse intervention center serving Benton and Linn counties. The organization, the volunteers, the logo, the swag, and especially the course make this a must-run race for anyone’s calendar. I wish the…
Now in it’s 7th year, the Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon and 8K Race continues its tradition to raise money for the ABC House, which is the child abuse intervention center serving Benton and Linn counties. The mission of this organization is to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect, supporting children as they find their voice and helping children and families heal and thrive. Each year, Cheadle Lake Park is transformed into a spooky,…
Does the idea of running a 5k and doing an outdoors skills challenge at the same time sound intriguing to you? The annual Running Wild 5k Run/Walk incorporates archery, trap shooting, spin casting and animal tracking identification as an introduction to fishing and hunting sports at the same as you run/walk a 5k route through the lovely Monmouth, Oregon wildlife area. Each outdoor activity will be facilitated by certified instructors provided by the Oregon Department…
Obstacle runs have begun more popular in the past few years and this event located in Lebanon is an approximately 3.5 mile event that will benefit several organizations. The Cheadle Challenge Adventure Run is within Cheadle Park and is advertised as being almost completely flat aside for the obstacles. The running terrain is described as dirt, grass and gravel. With it being held on November 14th, it would be logical to assume it may be a…
Don your running clothes for the Cheadle Lake 5k/10k Fun Run/Walk & Kids Obstacle Dash on Saturday, May 7th, 2016. OK, this 7th annual event actually has nothing to do with the “Ocean’s Eleven” actor, but it is a fundraiser for Build Lebanon Trails, an organization dedicated to “planning, promoting, maintaining and developing over 50 miles of fully accessible multi-use, hiking, walking, and bicycling trails” in Lebanon, OR. The 5k and 10k courses are mostly…
The World’s Largest Shortcake; strawberry shortcake large enough to feed 15,000 people. Running along the parade route, being cheered on by jovial folks waiting for the 106th Strawberry Festival parade to begin. Getting to do all this while supporting the Lebanon Cross Country Team. Costume contest (come on costumed runners!). Interested? You betcha I am! Please join Run Oregon (I’ll be running and sticking around for the parade!) at the 106th Strawberry Festival 5k run/walk and…
Sometimes a race can be a great chance to get way from it all. The small town feel of a rural event gives a whole different view of the running community that can’t often be found at the big races. A great event to experience this is at the Roaring Run. Located at Scio, outside of Salem, it is a bit of a drive for most, but the later start times alleviate the distance. With…
