The inaugural Andy’s Dash for Doernbecher 5K is coming up quickly on January 22nd, 2021. Due to COVID, the race will be virtual for its debut, but results will be accepted from January 22nd through January 25th. This is a fundraiser for OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, which offers “the region’s broadest range of pediatric treatments” and provides “the greatest number of children’s specialists working together in the same location”. Registration closes today, December 31st so…
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 5K is on on Sunday, March 8 and is a race to raise awareness and funds to help those affected by narcolepsy. Participants are encouraged to wear pajamas or kid-friendly cosplay! Narcolepsy…
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 will go toward this cause. There will be a costume contest (and a dog costume contest!) so bring the whole family for the festivities! Stick around after the race for the Bend…
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 and end at the city park; the 5K is an out and back with about 400 feet of elevation gain and the half marathon is a wonky, lollipop-esque course along gravel backroads…
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, children, and young adults, as well as providing support for their families. As racers make their way along the scenic 3 mile course beside the river and through the PeaceHealth RiverBend campus, they’ll collect playing cards hoping for the…
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 1/2 mile), and 5K walk/run. This race will benefit the Klamath Hospice: Your monetary contributions will help ensure that we are able to continue to caring for our community in the future. Each year our team of professionals help…
https://www.familyshelter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/LOGO1-1.png 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 and even encourage including everyone. I love participating in events that are not only family friendly, but who also support great causes. Run for Shelter, is a fun run/ walk with a race total…
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 it’s only $5 to register for the event, an extra donation made on race day is greatly appreciated! 100% of the proceeds will be given to WCGHS. You do not need to bring…
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 of our own here in Oregon was target of a tragic shooting. The annual Umpqua Strong 9K and 5K run/walk is a tribute and outlet of unity to express hope…
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 due to the Eagle Creek fire. Sean’s Run for ARROAutism will be held on Saturday, August 18th. This event is an annual fundraising 5K run/walk and 10K run to benefit Autism Research and Resources…
