ORRC Vernonia Marathon

2020 Races on our Radar: March 11

March 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

**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 [read more...]

2020 Races on our Radar: January 1

January 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Vernonia Marathon & Half Marathon (Banks)

March 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #51: December 18

December 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #10: March 6

March 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Races to look out for in 2018!

December 25, 2017 // 0 Comments

There are hundreds of races in Oregon and SW Washington – literally – and there are many that we love. The list below is just a sampling of some of the races nearest and dearest to the hearts of Run Oregon bloggers. January: White River [read more...]

Races on our Radar #49

December 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 ORRC Vernonia Marathon and Half Marathon

March 19, 2017 // 2 Comments

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 [read more...]

Races on our Radar #6

December 27, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race recap: 2016 ORRC Vernonia Marathon and Half Marathon

April 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Vernonia Marathon & Half

March 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: Vernonia Marathon and Half Marathon April 12 2015

March 25, 2015 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Road Runners Club is known for putting on well organized, low key and yet awesome events. The Vernonia Marathon and Half Marathon, which will be held Sunday April 12 will be no exception. These ORRC club volunteer RD’s are all [read more...]

ORRC Vernonia Marathon and Half Marathon just six weeks away

February 8, 2014 // 0 Comments

You like ’em flat and fast? Maybe a little on the downhill side? How about a super supportive atmosphere, a track finish, and a beautiful course? How about a race that’s only $65 for the marathon and $32 for the half marathon? Now that I [read more...]