Strawberries in June .. I can’t think of much better than this symbol of summer. The 33rd Annual Weyerhaeuser Strawberry 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is coming up fast on June 1st in Lebanon, OR and it should be a fun one. Consider bringing the whole family to this race, as it takes place during Lebanon’s 110th annual Strawberry Festival. The race will occur before the Grand Parade, and follow the same route through…
It’s time to run for the hills! The 4th annual 2019 Victory Point Run for the Hills is a fun opportunity to race as well as a great community event that benefits the Victor Point School in Silverton. The race will be held on Saturday May 4th and there will a 5k run/walk as well as 10k and 15k running options. There’s also a 1 Mile Kid’s Run. All of the courses will start and…
The slogan for the 2019 Embrace the Ruck race is “If it Ain’t Raining It Ain’t Real Training.” If you want a unique twist on Adventure Running, this 4-Mile circuit in Lebanon might be what you need. All the proceeds will be split between the NW Military Medical Student Association (MMSA) which supports students under military medical scholarships who will be going back on active duty when their medical education is complete and the Gary Sinise…
Can you smell Fall in the air? It must be time for the 2018 Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon/8k in Lebanon. This year it’s on September 29th and it will start and finish at Cheadle Lake Park. All Half Marathoners and 8k participants will receive a tech shirt with their registration as well as a reusable goodie bag filled with freebies and coupons. All racers will get finisher’s medals too. The half marathon will follow the…
Do you like strawberry shortcake? How about a serving of the “World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake?” Bring your family out to the Strawberry Festival to do so on June 2nd in Lebanon, OR and while you’re there, you can lace up those running shoes for the Strawberry 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run, which has proceeded the Grand Parade since 1986. Your entry fee will help fund a Junior High Cross-Country team in Lebanon. Both…
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…
Some runners like to run for beer. At 100-150 calories per can of beer (versus about 100 calories burned per mile run, for an average weight person), a lot of miles can equal a lot of beers. Then there is the fabled Beer Mile. 1 mile (4 laps). 4 beers. No vomiting. If four beers (during the run) sounds like a bit much, you can try the 2d Annual Beer Mile Run. You chug a…
