One of my very first experiences in Portland was getting lost in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood while trying to find a job interview. And have enjoyed many lost experiences there in the decade since. So of course I am happy to share with our lovely Run Oregon readers about a race that will get you lost in my corner of the city. Tabor Challenge is a 5K race with varied use of trail, paved, and…
Being a mom is a thankless job sometimes. Yes, that’s a cliché thing to say, but it doesn’t make it any less true. With Mother’s Day coming, there’s no better way to celebrate a mother’s strength than by participating in an event like the 2019 Run Mama Run PDX 5k/10k/Kids Run on May 11th. This event, now in it’s 11th year, is a very family friendly event open to everyone, whether you’re a mom or…
Honoring the memory of LTJG Thomas Cameron, The Tabor Challenge 5k is back for its fifth year, taking place on April 9, 2019. Proceeds from this annual race fund scholarships for exemplary seniors at Grover Cleveland High School who achieve scholastic and athletic success, while also embodying the personal qualities of leadership, integrity, smarts, passion and teamwork. This event will take place at Mt. Tabor, with a prompt start time of 10:00 AM. Dogs and…
The 9th annual Family Dogs Fun Walk and 5k Run, a fundraiser for the Family Dogs New Life Shelter, will be held on Sunday, July 29th at Mt. Tabor in Portland. The Family Dogs New Life Shelter is a non profit 501(c)(3) no kill dog shelter dedicated to rescuing and re-homing needy dogs of all ages, breeds and backgrounds. The event will be held on Mt. Tabor (in the pavilion area near the amphitheater). The 1 mile…
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate and kick off the weekend than with a race that supports a fantastic cause? Run Mama Run is celebrating its 10th year this year and will be going to support an incredibly important cause, Mother & Child Education Center. Mother & Child Education Center is a local and amazing non-profit that supports pregnant and moms with young infants through education, resources and…
Since I started running back in January, people have been telling me how I should run on Mt. Tabor. “It’s great for training!” they say. Well having looked up the trails and elevation changes, I can believe it! And I’m not ready for it yet – maybe next year! But maybe you are and if so, you should definitely sign up for the Mt.Tabor Tar ‘N’ Trail Run! Put on by the The Friends of…
The Family Dogs Fun Walk and 5k Run is now in it’s 8th year and is a fundraiser for the Family Dogs New Life Shelter, a non profit 501c3 no kill dog shelter dedicated to rescuing and re-homing needy dogs of all ages, breeds and backgrounds. The event is in the lovely Mt. Tabor Park with the 1 mile fun walk on a paved loop around the summit of Mt.Tabor. The 5k run goes on…
I would venture a guest that the majority of Portland-based runners are probably familiar with running at Mt. Tabor. The trails, hillwork, and ultimately, the views are worth the trip. The Tabor Challenge 5k, back for its third year on April 8th, will put runners on the upward climb at this iconic running location. There is no support during the race, so plan on bringing your own hydration if you think you may need some.…
Are you looking for something to do on Veterans’ Day that supports our veterans? Look no farther than Mount Tabor, which is the site of the 4th Annual Portland Veterans Day Run. The purpose of the run is: [T]o provide a venue to thank the men and women that have served or are currently serving in our nation’s military during the week of Veterans Day (November 11th). To this end, we provide discounted pricing to…
Along with Forest Park and the many waterfront trails, Portland has an almost embarrassing assortment of choice running terrain, and no list of those would be complete without mention of the trails looping around the east side’s urban trail jewel, Mt. Tabor. Check it off your Portland running bucket list with the Mt. Tabor Park Tar n Trail 5 and 10k next weekend.
