As someone who lives in Portland, I love the idea of going rogue. This city, and the larger Pacific Northwest, is all about being unique and challenging expectations. So of course I love the name and potential of Rogue Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. All race distances are point-to-point meaning every step is one step closer to the finish party. And all those steps are part of a net downhill elevation. Fast and straight-forward:…
Among the many things I learned in 2020 is that we all need more grace. Grace for others. And grace for ourselves. Run with Grade 5K is a memorial run that honors the life of a young woman named Grace Holt, and offers grace to youth struggling today. Grace lost her life to suicide in 2016 and her mother and others who knew and loved her want to ensure youth to be seen and supported.…
The 2020 Shamrock Run in Central Point is coming up on March 14th. This race starts and ends at the track at Crater High School and is a 5 mile out and back on the Bear Creek Greenway. Just before the 5 miler begins, kids can race in the Leprechaun Lap with “Irish Mike” for free! The Leprechaun Lap starts at 8:50AM and the 5 Mile run & walk begins at 9:00AM. There will be…
If you are looking for a race that supports a great cause, sign up for a 5K race with Run with Grace. With a tag line of “Kindness Matters”, how can you not sign up? On January 25th, 2020 at the Rogue Valley Country Club in Medford Oregon, runners will participate in a 5K memorial race honoring Grace Holt. What a great way to start the year off right! Races that support a great cause are…
Medford is a great area to run, and the Volklaufe 25K/5K on January 18th would be a prime way to enjoy it. Hosted by the Southern Oregon Runners group, this race is also a USATF Oregon 25K Championship race. Registration is currently online at runsignup.com with the 25K at $35 and the 5K at $20 until January 16th. Runners 18 years of age and younger can register for either race for $7. Members of the…
Nestled exactly in between Medford and Ashland is the small city of Talent, which is home to the annual Frostbite Run! Just after New Year’s, a 10K and 5K start at the middle school and run out into the countryside on Foss Rd. Hosted by the South Oregon Runners (SOR) the course is flat and straightforward (i.e. fast!). There will be custom medals for all finishers, and age group ribbons for first, second, and third.…
In my 23 years of running I have had the pleasure of enjoying the hobby in about 10 states. By far my favorite area is definitely southern Oregon. The trails in that region are beautiful and the weather is nice for most of the year. The Tough as Nails Trail runs scheduled for May 12th at Prescott Park will likely be amazing. The event has two distances, a 5K and 10 miler. The longer race…
The 2019 Pear Blossom Run will be held on Saturday, April 13th and will once again feature the 10-miler or 5K as well as the Mayor’s Cup Fun Runs (1 and 2 miles). Starting and finishing at the Rogue Valley Family YMCA, the courses are fast and flat (and USTA&F-certified), chip-timed, and have water stations and restrooms all along the course. The 2019 course maps have not yet been released, but the previous course map…
The weeks around Valentine’s Day can mean different things depending on what your relationship status during this time of year. If you are taken, grab your sweetheart for the Couple Shuffle 10K Relay, where couples will each run a 5K to complete a 10K course as a team. If you are the solo type, running the Love Stinks 5K allows you to showcase your independent spirit. The Couple Shuffle 10K Relay and the Love Stinks…
Rogue Valley Race Group is hosting the Forest Park 5k and 10k runs near the small town of Jacksonville just west of Medford on Saturday, April 7th. The race benefits Madrone Trail Public Charter School and Forest Park. The race starts and ends at the main Forest Park parking lot, approximately 1 1/2 miles up Reservoir Rd to the west of Jacksonville. The 10k starts first at 9am, followed by the 5k at 9:30am. After…
