Petal for the Medal: Racing Newberg’s CPRD Camellia Run
One of my favorite things about spring races is that many of them are related to beautiful blooms. But check this out: the CPRD Camellia Run…
New Year, New Routes at the 2024 Camellia Run
If you haven’t made it to Newberg for the annual Camellia Run, it’s time to get this one on your calendar! I’ll admit,…
Running for Flowers at the 2023 Newberg Camellia Run
In my quest for more plants, I gathered a few of my friends and we headed out to Newberg for the annual Camellia Run. OK, I didn’t just…
April Flowers in Newberg – 2022 Camellia Run
After years of wondering about the Camellia Run and its accompanying festival, I was finally able to make it to this event. Despite the…
Race Recap: 2021 Camellia Run (Newberg)
One of my favorite places in the Valley to visit is Newberg. Living in Keizer (just north of Salem), this winegrowing city is really a…
Race Recap: Great Turkey Fumble 2019 Thanksgiving Run (Newberg)
For many years now I have been trying to motivate my family to join me in running a race on Thanksgiving morning, but many times other plans…
Race Recap: 2019 Camellia Run in Newberg
The Newberg Camellia 5k/10k run takes place every year on the morning of the Camellia Festival in April. This year’s event was on…
Turkey Trot Race Previews: 2018 Great Turkey Fumble (Portland & Newberg) & The Turkey Trot Fun Run (Mosier)
There are 2 things that people often associate Thanksgiving with .. Food and football. If you’re a runner, there might be a 3rd tradition, and…
Race Preview: The Great Turkey Fumble (Newberg)
In general, Thanksgiving is essentially the end point of the college football season. It’s typically the last week of Oregon and Oregon…
Preview: Tilikum Trail Run offers 4th of July Trails & Family Outdoor Fun
Last year, I ran in the Tilikum Trail 5k; it is a challenging race but one that has such a beautiful variety of wooded trails, grassy paths,…