ORRC is starting 2023 off with a bang with their Annual 2023 Y2K Half Marathon & 10k on Saturday, January 7th. For years, the race has been playing on the distance theme (i.e. 2014 was 20.14k). It started out as 8.6 miles in 1986 and it was the ORRC First Run, shortly thereafter renamed the “Annual Run”. In 1999 it was 9.9 miles and then it became the “Y2K Run” in 2000 as the course…
The Y2K runs are an awesome midwinter event put on by the ORRC in January. Slated for the 1st, this run around the outskirts of Forest Grove is a great way to enjoy the country, provided the weather cooperates. Definitely not of the ‘flat and fast’ variety, it has a couple rollers that keep it interesting. The gun goes off at 9am, and there is a three hour limit (and the option for an early…
Welcome to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. Make sure you bookmark our Race Calendar for more info: Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 12.30.21 – 1.2.22 F*CK 2021 New Years Race Terrapin Events Virtual $30.00 https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/ANYWHERE/FCK2021NewYearsRun 10k, 5k 1.1.22 – 1.9.22 Ball Drop Why Racing Events Virtual $39.00 https://balldrop.raceroster.com/ Half, 10k, 5k 1.1.22 Resolution Run Heart of the Valley Corvallis Mid-Valley $0.00 http://www.hotvrunners.com/resolution-run.html…
ORRC is starting 2022 off with a bang and featuring the Y2K Half Marathon & 10k on Saturday, January 1st at 9:00AM. Both events will start and finish between the Tom McCall East and Tom McCall West school buildings in Forest Grove. The city itself is definitely small-medium town (think Newburg or McMinnville), but is a quick jaunt from the Hillsboro/Beaverton/Portland metro centers. It is surrounded by farmland – a miniature city oasis amongst the fertile…
For many of us, 2021 cannot get here fast enough. There is just something magical about a new year. Especially when that year is not 2020. 😛 To celebrate the new year, ORRC is hosting its annual Y2K run (virtual this time to keep all of the runners, walkers, and volunteers safe). This virtual event provides participants with a lot more options than most years. Instead of just one day, racers can complete the distance…
Every January brings with it the promises of a new year, with new potential, new chances, and new races to try. Y2K Run is the first Oregon Road Runners Club race of the year. And a great first chance for you to get out into the countryside and enjoy 6.2 or 13.1 miles with friends in 2020. The course wanders through rural roads in Washington County, starting and finishing at Tom McCall Elementary School.…
Welcome to the first 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! We also want to know…
With 2019 around the corner, I’m already carving out my race year, and the first race I’m planning is the 2019 ORRC Y2K Run. It’s the first race in the 2019 ORRC Half Marathon Series as well as the first of the 10k Series depending on what distance you choose. I personally signed up for the Half Marathon Series, and I’m excited to get started!! Both distances of the Y2K run will begin and end at…
After last year’s frigid temperatures, the 2018 ORRC Y2K Half Marathon and 10k felt almost balmy. Run on Saturday, January 6 in Forest Grove, this race was also the kick off for the ORRC Half Marathon Series and the ORRC 10k Series. Plus, it had a lovely 9a start. Upon arriving in Forest Grove at 8:24 (thanks, Waze), I was able to easily find a parking spot (there are three large lots all within a…
Happy holidays to all of our readers! Thank you for continuing to check out our posts and following us on social media. 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! It’s the final weekend of the year and so there isn’t…
