**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** If a title could be claimed for the quintessential small town Oregon race, the Lincoln City Half Marathon and 10K would definitely be in the running (pun intended) for one of the…
The Lincoln City Half has made it’s way onto my ‘must-do’ list a few years ago. Occurring on March 3rd this year, the small but fun race at the coast stood out with the coolest race bibs I have ever seen. With a light blue color featuring an orange octopus peering over the bottom, it will be added to my large collection as a standout piece. After years of enjoying the half marathon course, this…
There are all different types of races for various lengths, catering to runners of all abilities and preferences. Personally, I find the greatest enjoyment in a half marathon off the beaten path, enjoying nature while moving along in a low gear enjoying the freedom of movement. The Lincoln City half on March 3rd is one of my favorites since I first discovered it a few years ago and it has claimed a perennial spot on…
Races can happen in various locales, and my favorites tend to be the ones that resemble my training. I’m always a big fan of running in rural areas, with little vehicular traffic, great views and a little bit of hills. On March 4th, 2018, I made the trip out to Lincoln City for their 10th annual event. Even with temperatures in the low 30s when I left my house, the forecast called for it to…
Supported by Lincoln high school sports teams and local non-profit groups, the 10th annual Lincoln City Half-Marathon and 10K will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018. 10 years! It seems like just last year that RD Gail Kimberling was brining this to the masses. It continues to be held the first weekend in March, and though Lincoln City is known for its large sandy beaches, this race heads the the coastal evergreen forests. The…
I’ve been semi-retired from half marathons for the past couple years, but a convergence of factors convinced me to sign up for the Lincoln City Half Marathon: The race’s excellent reputation, a chance to spend the weekend at Salishan, and some recent solid longer training runs. I figured it wouldn’t be the fastest half I’d ever run, but if I paced it intelligently I could survive, and the course would be pleasant. My friend and…
Some races just end up finding their way on the yearly running calendar. It could be due to one or a variety of factors, but they feel like home and we find ourselves returning year after year. Prior to doing the Lincoln City Half Marathon two years ago, I had only made it to events at the coast sporadically. Now I consider this one of my favorite events and I would hate to miss it. A great locale,…
The half has become one of my favorite distances, due to my tendency to relax and just really enjoy the feeling of running for 13 miles. To experience this in the beautiful area that is the course of the Lincoln City half makes it twice as fun. Between the amazing scenery and friendly people this has become one of my favorite races.The rainbow I saw on the drive to the course foreshadowed the great time…
If you enjoy quiet runs in natural settings, this race is for you. Both courses are out and back, with a short section that doubles back in the opposite direction, set in the coastal hill range just south of Lincoln City. Registration is open for this event, slated for March 6th. A few local non profits and high school sports teams receive a portion of the earnings in exchange for providing course support. I can’t…
Early spring in Oregon has some tricky weather, especially on the coast. Forecasts are generally not to be trusted, and Mother Nature tends to be a bit moody, having the ability to change in fifteen minutes. That being sad, it is rarely a good sign when it is necessary to scrape the ice off the car’s windshield before heading to a race. As I headed to the coast, the temperatures rose with the sun and…
