One of my first memories of computers was playing “The Oregon Trail” in elementary school on those ancient black screens in the computer room. (Side note: thanks to the Internet Archive, you can still play it!) Check out our recap of the inaugural event! But whether or not computer games are your thing, there’s an alternative that’s just as fun, if not more. Join Oregon City on Sunday, October 1st for the 8th 2023 Oregon…
Ever since the Oregon Trail Game Race came on the scene, I’ve been wanting to run it. As a former 4th grade teacher, I was quite familiar with the classic Oregon Trail computer game and this race sounded so intriguing. I finally had the opportunity to participate this year, and what a creative event! As a race in just its 4th year, the turnout was great. According to emails, a record 700+ people had registered…
The 2018 Raw Oregon Honey 5K run/walk will be held on Saturday, September 15th, once again as a fundraiser for the Oregon City cross country team. Come join the team on the grassy cross country course – the first 100 registrants will receive a custom swag bag and there will be honey prizes in all divisions! Details: When: Saturday, September 15th, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM Where: Oregon City High School Price: $30 | 13 and under…
Growing up, the Oregon Trail Game was always a highlight during computer class. I loved the thrill of taking my covered wagon through dangerous terrain and getting to choose what to do along the way. Would I make it to the finish, or would I be taken out with dysentery? When I found out there was a 5K with a theme of The Oregon Trail Game, I knew I had to sign up. For those…
Coming up this August is a great chance to have some fun, get in some steps, and help support safe places for youth in our community. Chasing the Unicorn II: Electric Boogaloo is a charity run / walk event with proceeds going to The Living Room: “an organization whose mission for the last 8 years has been to provide a safe, healthy, and empowering space for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies to connect with one…
Angels in the Outfield and Social Services of Clackamas County are two non-profit organizations that have joined together to put on Healing Hearts 5K in Oregon City. Both non-profits share a similar focus and want to help children in need with this 5K run and walk. Angels in the Outfield is a non profit organization seeking to brighten the lives of children who have been impacted by crime or domestic violence. [Their] mission is to promote healing,…
I love unique-to-the-area races that offer something no one else has, and the Oregon Trail Game 5K and 8K delivered just that. This was the third year that the race was put on, sponsored by BnK Construction and other local businesses whose involvement added a fun-twist to an otherwise straight-forward 5K race. Pre-race – Fellow blogger Kelly joined me for this race, and we walked to the start (Main street in downtown O.C.) from my house.…
Show of hands who has never played the iconic computer game Oregon Trail as a youngster?! Doesn’t matter where in the United States you are from, most people have either heard of or played the game, at least once in their lives. My first experience was in first grade on an Apple II. As a player, if you didn’t die of dysentery or have an oxen drown while fording the Snake River, you had a…
Social Services of Clackamas County and Angels in the Outfield have joined forces for the Healing Hearts 5K and 10K. This fun run, formerly known as Miles 4 Mileage, will start at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City.
Light It Up 5K will light up the streets of Ontario, Oregon on the evening of August 27. This creative night run encourages participants and volunteers alike to “light it up” with their own original glow-in-the-dark and/or LED lit costumes. The 5K starts at the historical Train Depot and runs through the streets of downtown Ontario, around the Treasure Valley Community College Campus and ball field, and makes its way back to the Train Depot…
