In light of recent events, it is refreshing to have an opportunity to show support for those who serve the public in law enforcement. The Champions Run for Heroes on August 20th gives 20% of their proceeds to the McMinnville Police and Fire Department as well as the Yamhill County Sheriffs Office. Featuring a relatively flat 5K and a kids half mile run within the park, you can register online for $30 or on event day…
If you didn’t get a chance to run one of the many Turkey Trots around Thanksgiving and it put you in a fowl mood, you should gobble up the rare opportunity to run a Turkey-themed race in July! The Turkey Rama Turkey Trot 8k/5k in McMinnville is one of the oldest races around (I have a T-shirt from 1988). Part of the city’s annual Turkey Rama festival celebrating the history of the local poultry industry,…
With its’ wildly variable weather, spring in Oregon can keep you on your toes. This morning proved no different as dark grey skies threatened a heavy rain that never came. Instead we were treated with a few light sprinkles intermittently. Benefiting the local McMinnville Montessori school, the race is located at Discovery Meadows Park, which is literally half a mile from my house. Centered within a large residential area on the west side of town,…
I remember when I started running, there was one race in McMinnville. Now there are almost a dozen, many following pieces of routes I have been running for 20 years. This event on May 15th, explores the area just south west of town, which is quiet and isolated. The Youngberg Hill Half is hosted by Youngberg Hill Winery and Inn, and put on by Double Dog Dare U events to raise money for McMinnville High School.…
A brand new half marathon, 10k and 5k is hitting the winery + running scene! With great enthusiasm, may I present to you the Youngberg Hill Half, 10k and 5k, which will benefit the McMinnville High School, and presented by Double Dog Dare U Events, who host a number of popular events such as the Bald Peak Half and Twelve Bridges Relay. First, let me fill you in just a little on the location of this…
