There are so many experiences and relationships that have been damaged over the past year. Runners and walkers have been separated from their community, and many kids in our city have been separated from their classmates and teachers. I am glad to share about a race that is providing a chance to help both these groups. Gresham Lilac Run is celebrating its third anniversary with a weekend of races to get people involved, to keep…
The word “marathon” is pretty important in running. And it can be pretty overwhelming too. That’s what makes me love the idea of the Micro Marathon happening in Lake Oswego this January. 2.62 miles of un-timed running or walking. And afterward you get to proclaim yourself a marathoner. Boom. Mic Drop. This particular marathon starts at 10am on Saturday, January 4th in George Rogers Park. It’s an out and back course alongside the Willamette River,…
Calling all runners! On June 1st, 2019 join fellow runners in the first annual Reason to Run. This race will take place in West Linn, and start at 9:30am. The course will take place at Willamette Park, it will go along the Willamette river and finish at Willamette Park in West Linn. Participants are invited to enjoy a family style BBQ following the race. This is a family friendly event, dogs and strollers are welcome.…
While I don’t have kids, I do have kids I adore. Kids that I would gladly sacrifice sleep for, clean up sticky and smelly liquids for, spend hours in a waiting room for, and fall flat on my face to make smile. They are kids of my heart. When I think about those kids, I want to find ways to support and protect them, no matter what. I want them to be safe, loved, and…
One of the best parts about racing is the ability to pick events that benefit a great cause. The Champions Run for Heroes is a 5K/10K put on the non profit See Ya Later Foundation. Located in McMinnville, about 30 minutes south of Sherwood on 99W, the event is on the grounds of the Evergreen Aviation Museum. It is scheduled for September 8th, with the gun going off at 8am, followed by a kids half…
I say this is race “Where Magical Things Happen” because I somehow managed to run a PR. My previous PR of 23:55 is from about ten years ago, before I was married and had two kids. But friends, if you want a fast 5k, be sure to put this on your calendar for next September. And tell your friends – the more, the merrier! Saturday, September 9th was the Beaverton Celebration Parade – an amazing…
This year’s running of the Hero Up Half Marathon and 5k will take place in Tigard’s Cook Park on Saturday, September 2nd. This Superhero themed race donates 100% of profits to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Bank, with proceeds of the past four years’ races adding up to $58,000. Superhero costumes are encouraged but not required. Cook Park is a great place for a race to start: There is plenty of parking, flush…
On August 20th this run will be put on in Eugene to benefit the Child Development Center of Willamette Family. There is a 5K and kids fun run planned while entertainment will come in the form of music, face painting, prizes, temporary tattoos and more. Registration for the kids race is free, but the 5K is $20. After August 19th it increases another $5. The beneficiary for this event is a one of a kind…
Cystic fibrosis is a nasty disease, and it’s the target of fundraising effort of the inaugural Battle for the Bridge 5K. The joint project of alums of Oregon City and West Linn high schools, this race will take place in the Mary S. Young Park in West Linn on June 18. I’ve run a race once in that park, 2015’s SuperFan FCA 5K, and it looks like this race will use the same course. My recollection of…
The Fearless 5k race takes place in Dallas on Saturday, June 18th. The event is a fundraiser for Grace Church’s High School mission trip to the Philippines. Race entry also includes an event t-shirt and authentic Filipino lunch. If you don’t want to run but still enjoy the food and support the cause, you can purchase a lunch wristband for $10, and $1 raffle tickets enter you into a drawing to win a Traeger grill. The race…
