When people hear the phrase “mud run”, many minds go to those “adventure-style” races that are geared more towards the obstacles and messiness as opposed to the running component. But, if you have been looking for a real mud RUN, you’re in luck. Forget barriers and man-made pits of opaque water – the Hagg Lake Mud Runs has its name for a reason. The course is notoriously muddy, and difficult – no obstacles required! By…
I had a great run this Labor Day. For some reason, it just felt really good. I worked hard, my time was better than it has been in quite awhile, and I finished feeling like overall, I just ran well. So, there’s a chance the Greenway Trail Trial is my new favorite 10K. What made this run go so well? Sometimes it just happens, but I’d say there were a few factors that helped it…
Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) is one of the oldest, largest local running clubs that puts on organized events throughout the year, which generally welcome both runners and walkers of all paces. I’ve participated in several of their races this year and always appreciate the little touches they add, like a raffle for homemade pies after the Vernonia Half Marathon or a well-stocked bagel bar at the Up the Lazy River 10K. And they love using routes throughout the…
[Race Preview submitted by Charissa Yang] Fun stinks! What’s that, you say? That’s the motto of the Annual North Plains Elephant Garlic Festival, now in its 21st year… the setting for the Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) Garlic Festival 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon events, which take place this year on August 11, 2018. The 5K course is relatively flat and fast, as it winds through the town of North Plains. In high contrast, the…
Start planning your Memorial Day and register for the annual Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) Up The Lazy River 10K. If you haven’t made it to West Linn for this memorable Monday morning race, put this one on your bucket list. You will run alongside the lazy Willamette River, conquer the undulating hills of West Linn, and enjoy the scenic forests and fields of Mary S. Young Park. While most of this course is paved, you…
As fall surrounds us with the beautiful colors of changing leaves, running can often take on a new perspective depending on where you put your feet down. Champoeg State Park in St Paul is one of those places where every tree seems to put on its own show, trying to outdo all the others, which makes it an amazing place to take in the scenery… or run a few miles. Since 2003, the ORRC has…
After a very warm weekend, I was quite surprised to wake up to an overcast Memorial Day morning. Although I prefer sunshine, I knew I would appreciate a cooler Up The Lazy River race morning. I found parking at Mary S. Young Park easily and was able to quickly pick up my race bib. One thing that really stood out to me as I went through my pre-race rituals was that the RD, Run Oregon’s…
If you’ve never made it out to Champoeg Park to run, I suggest signing up for the ORRC Champoeg 30K, Half Marathon, and 10K. This event is run on the bike paths and roadways of Champoeg Park and meanders throughout the park on mostly pavement, but you’ll also encounter some gravel. You’ll run through fields, forested areas, and wetlands as you run a 10K loop one time or three times if you run the 30K. The…
The benefits of consuming garlic are similar to those of the health effects of running; warding of colds and flu by keeping your immune system healthy, lowering blood cholesterol levels and reducing plaque in your arteries. Combine the two of them together, and you’ve got a healthy, stinkin’ good time! The 19th annual North Plains Garlic Festival is ready to give you a powerfully pungent race the weekend of August 12th-14th.
All week I was apprehensive about the crazy wet weekend weather I was going to have to run in at the ORRC Champoeg 10K. But, Saturday morning was surprisingly dry and warm for early March. Since the 20K and 30K runs started first, the 10K run didn’t start until 10:30. After sleeping in and enjoying a leisurely morning, I headed to Champoeg Park. When I arrived, there were many runners on the road headed out on…
