Operation Jack Run Northwest is a “choose your own mileage” type of race. You can choose to run a short distance up to 13 miles, a half marathon, a “tweener” which is any distance between a half and 26 miles, a marathon or an ultra-marathon (anything over 26.2 miles). Steve Walters who is well known in the N.W. racing community and his Marathon Maniacs buddies are once again hosting this amazing event for autism awareness. If you are…
We all have participated in a myriad of races of different distances. However, the Operation Jack Northwest Run may be one of the more different runs out there. There is technically no set distance, as runners will run as many laps as they wish on the on the 0.94 mile loop at Summerlake Park in Tigard. The course is open for 6 hours, so that distance can incorporate everything from a mile to an ultramarathon. Here’s how…
Operation Jack Northwest Run is different than most runs: First and foremost it is a fundraiser, and there is no set distance. The event takes place at Summerlake Park in Tigard, and runners will run as many laps on the 0.94 mile course as they can during the six hour that the course is open. Runners pay for race registration, but are encouraged to raise money beyond the race fee.
Have you ever wished you could pick your own distance at a race? If so, Operation Jack Northwest is your wish come true! On December 13th you can choose to run any distance from 1 mile to an ultra-marathon at Summerlake Park’s 0.94 mile loop course. This creative event is a fundraiser for autism research and is the brainchild of Sam Felsenfeld, who wanted to raise money and awareness for autism in the name of his…
