race for a cause

Race Preview: 2020 Suddenly Sleepy Sleepwalk 5K (Eugene)

February 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Although I’m a runner, I can definitely embrace my lazy side, so any excuse / reason to stay in my pajamas all day is a win! Pairing that with fundraising for an important cause, and it’s the perfect combo! The Suddenly Sleepy Sleepwalk [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Jingle Bell Run 5K / 1K (Bend)

November 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Jingle bells are taking the place of cowbells at this great event in Bend – the Jingle Bell Run! Grab your most festive [running-friendly] outfit and come out for a quick 5K to benefit The Arthritis Foundation. As always, 100% of the proceeds [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 The Food Run 5K and Half (Weston)

September 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

Weston, OR is a small town over near Pendleton but they’re doing a big thing on Saturday, September 21st! They will be hosting The Food Run, a 5K run/walk and half marathon to benefit the Weston Food Pantry. Both distances with start [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Race for the Ace 5K (Springfield)

June 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 4th annual Race for the Ace is a poker-themed 5K fun run/walk hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing. The race benefits the Eugene-area’s PeaceHealth Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, which provides quality health care to the infants, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Klamath Hospice Remembrance Run/Walk

May 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Klamath Hospice Remembrance Run is a family-friendly event in Klamath Falls and this year’s 7th annual will be held on June 1st. The Remembrance Run/Walk is family-centered, offering a kids obstacle course, remembrance walk (approximately [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run For Shelter (Boring)

March 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Participating in races, when you have a family, can be quite challenging. Schedules, running with strollers, or having your significant other be involved, all come into play. Thankfully, there are quite a few races out there that are family friendly [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run Like a Dog 5K Trail Run (ONLY $5!) – North Bonneville

February 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 7th annual Run Like a Dog 5K Trail Run in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2019. Hosted by the Columbia Gorge Running Club, this fundraising event benefits the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society so while [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Umpqua Strong 9k & 5k Run/Walk (Roseburg)

September 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Mass shootings around the globe have unfortunately become so commonplace in our daily news cycles that it’s hard to keep up with which one is the latest. It seems like only yesterday, but at the same time it seems like eons ago that a school [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Sean’s Run for ARROAutism 5K/10K (Cascade Locks)

July 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are so many things to love about this race: it’s for a great cause, it’s in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, it’s family friendly, and this year, through special permit, it will be on trails currently closed to the public [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Shriner’s Run for a Child 5K & 10K (Bend)

July 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 6th annual Shriner’s Run for a Child 5K and 10K will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the ever-gorgeous Riverbend Park in Bend. The 5K and 10K “Run for A Child” was created to let families know that the Shriners are active in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Battle for the Bridge (West Linn)

May 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 3rd annual Battle for the Bridge Half, 10K, and 5K events will be held on Saturday, June 23rd. These are non-profit races to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This fundraising event is held at the Mary S. Young Park in West Linn, which [read more...]