My Muddy Valentine 5K is all new for 2023! With a new location at The Plumper Pumpkin Patch and new obstacles designed by local OCR great Jeremy Kaufman, this muddy “romantic” winter obstacle course run is shaping up to be epic! Yes, February is a crazy time for an obstacle race in Portland, but every time I’ve done this in the past, it was well worth it. You are guaranteed to get mud in your…
Join Terrapin Events on Valentine’s Day weekend at Lee Farms in Tualatin as couples, families, and friends escape the Valentine’s Day cliche and get down and dirty at the My Muddy Valentine mud obstacle run! The course is rather flat and the obstacles are pretty easy to conquer. If you’re looking for a more competitive edge, there is an elite wave first thing in the morning. After the race, enjoy some free drinks, play some…
Welcome back to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. We are firmly entrenched in the second month of the year, so if you haven’t yet started planning yet – now is the perfect time! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 2.12.22 Run, Love, Run Ardor Adventures Newport Oregon Coast $50-65 http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=89952 30k, 15k, 8k 2.12.22 My Muddy Valentine Terrapin Events Tualatin Mid-Valley $35.00 https://terrapinevents.com/events/my-muddy-valentine-5k-10k-mud-run/…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! This is a light weekend,…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Low-cost Races Coming Up Soon:…
Welcome to the 2nd post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! First of all, Terrapin Events…
Welcome to the latest in the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, be sure to let us know with our contact form. Tell us what you love about…
Welcome to the 5th weekly “Races on our Radar” post where we give you the heads up on races that look cool, price bumps, and other running news you can use: Low-cost race alert! The 2017 Rivaly Run is only $15 for adults and only $10 for those under age 18. It’s scheduled for Saturday, February 25 in Corvallis. Kids race alert! The Must-Dash 1k and “Little Shavers Fun Run” is scheduled for Saturday, February…
The 2016 edition of My Muddy Valentine lived up to its name, with some of the deepest and stickiest mud I’ve ever “run into” on an obstacle race. Terrapin Events’ annual adventure 5K at Lee Farms in Tualatin took place on Saturday, February 13th, featured over a dozen mildly to moderately challenging obstacles, and was a fun and lively event. While parking was available at the race site for $10, I opted to park at…
The sun was actually shining as we headed out to Lee Farms for My Muddy Valentine 5K on Saturday. After several days of rain, it was a pleasant surprise. Although the morning was dry, we were about to get wet and muddy on this run. 3 of us ran this race last year and we had recruited one newbie to join us in the fun. We quickly picked up our packets which included a nice,…
