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…
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! Shamless promotion: The race that…
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:…
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…
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…
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.…
Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! Reminder: Silver Falls is opening registration at 8a TOMORROW. This race will sell out within a few hours – the half marathon is the big draw, and it’s running on Sunday, Nov. 5.…
Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! First, some races running this weekend/next weekend that are worth checking out: Who likes low-cost runs? The Stayton Fun Run is only $10 for any distance: 3k walk or run, 5k trail run,…
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…
My unofficial vote for best debut running event of 2015 went to the Oregon Trail Game 5K in Oregon City, and I can’t wait for the 2nd installment on Sunday, August 7th! This totally unique race combines a conventional 5k with elements of the classic 1980s computer game of the same name. Participants are randomly assigned a vocation before the start (last year it was Bankers, Farmers, or Carpenters) each with a different set of…
