**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** This is our weekly (usually) post highlighting low-cost races, races that may cost more but for a cause we think is important, and price increases or deadlines. We usually do the upcoming…
This is our weekly (usually) post highlighting low-cost races, races that may cost more but for a cause we think is important, and price increases or deadlines. We usually do the upcoming weekend and the one after that, so if you’re feeling good and want to jump in a race without blowing your budget, these are good options! Check the full Run Oregon Race Calendar here. We consider a race to be low cost based…
One of Oregon Road Runners Club’s priorities is to get runners and walkers outside of their normal routes and out into the beautiful areas beyond Naito, Mt. Tabor, and Springwater Trail. Vernonia Marathon and Half Marathon is a perfect example of that goal coming to life. And it’s one of my favorite races ever (last year I was smiling in all of my pictures; even in the rain!). The course is a point-to-point, so every…
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 about…
Welcome to a new year of 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…
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! This Saturday, December 9th, is the low-cost Vernonia Ugly Sweater Run/Walk. It’s a 5k and online registration for $20 is open until 8p the night before the race. Next Saturday, December 16th, offers…
I ran the ORRC Vernonia Half Marathon for the first time in 2006 and it was a small race of maybe 100 participants. The course began in Vernonia’s Anderson Park, and they raffled off homemade pies at the end of the race. The organizers were really welcoming and the course was beautiful, (though muddy and rainy that day.) I ran it again in 2016 and found that 10 years really makes a difference! There is…
Welcome to the last installment of “Races on our Radar” for 2017! In this series, we post highlights of what’s running in Oregon and SW Washington, especially price bumps and cool races you might otherwise miss. You may have already seen this, but the Shamrock Run has made some MAJOR changes to their race schedule and courses, especially for the half marathon. Click on those links to check it out for yourself, and keep an…
The weather for the 11th Annual Vernonia Marathon and Half couldn’t have been better—no rain, no wind, and overcast skies made for fantastic race day conditions. The 670 runners participating in the event this year were as friendly and supportive as always, which is one of the main reasons why members of the running community love to participate in ORRC events. For Nikki Mueller, the run was the complete opposite of her previous distance race,…
Sunday April 10th, 2016 is the date of the 11th annual Oregon Road Runners Club Vernonia Marathon and Half Marathon. The marathon and half marathon are the 2016 RRCA State Championships for Oregon and is USATF certified. This Boston Marathon qualifier is run on a point-to-point course situated along the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Sitting about 40 miles northwest of Portland along the Nehalem River is the picturesque town of Vernonia, Oregon. Vernonia has a rich history as a logging town and has…
