The weather couldn’t have been any better for this year’s Race for the Roses! The sky was clear and it was above freezing when I headed to the Convention Center where the race would start. Street parking was available just a few blocks away, and a short walk later I was back inside the warmth of the Convention Center. Packet pickup went very quickly, I stopped by some vendor tables, then took my things to…
The 19th annual Race For The Roses on Sunday, April 2nd, was another successful “running” of one of Portland’s signature races. With a 5k, 10k, and half marathon, each with its own start time, the event offered something for everyone, and the impeccable organization, attention to detail, friendly volunteers, and great cause (Albertina Kerr), once again made Race For The Roses an example of a race done right. Packet pickup at the NE Foot Traffic…
A good cause (Albertina Kerr), a (somewhat) unique downtown Portland course, great organization, and a convenient setting are all part of what make Race For The Roses one of my favorite annual Portland racing traditions. This year’s race took place on Sunday, April 17th. I took advantage of early packet pickup at Fleet Feet, but with the roomy and warm Convention Center staging area on race morning, day-of-race pickup would have been just as easy.…
There are a LOT of races out there. And we tend to like most of them. We also tend to participate in more of them than an average runner, just because there are 17 of us and one of you. So here is a compilation of Run Oregon’s favorite 5ks which are still running strong. (In alphabetical order by each blogger’s last name:) Kelly Barten: The Stoller Vineyards 5k, usually held in the latter half…
As a local Portland runner, I had heard of the Albertina Kerr’s Race for the Roses event, but I had never participated before. When the opportunity was given to me to attend this event for the first time, I jumped at the chance! The buzz from fellow runners was that it was a fun, as well beautiful event, so I couldn’t wait to get the chance to check it out for myself. I was nervous…
One race that I wanted to cross off my “running bucket list” was the Albertina Kerr Race for the Roses Half. I finally got the opportunity this past Sunday (April 19), and the event did not disappoint. Over 800 half marathon runners, and countless other 10k and 5k finishers, took to the downtown streets of Portland on a beautiful Spring morning. Race morning began at the Oregon Convention Center. This was a great venue for…
Everyone has reasons for choosing to register for a particular race. For some, it’s price. For others, it’s location. And for that very small group of people, it’s the bling. (Yes, that was sarcasm….we ALL love the bling!) For me, there are many reasons I’m looking forward to participating in the Race for the Roses for the first time in 2015. Here are my top 6 favorite reasons. 1. Running through downtown Portland Getting the chance…
Registration is open for the 17th annual Race for the Roses 5k, 10k, and 1/2 Marathon scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2015. Located by the spacious Oregon Convention Center , participants will line up to compete in on of several distances to benefit of Albertina Kerr. If you hurry (and I mean hurry) you can benefit from special race pricing until July 7th, 2014.
