https://www.albertinakerr.org/portals/12/RipCityRace/legs_header.png Rip City Race for the Roses holds a very special place in my runner’s heart because it’s the event that after a year of encouragement, support, and a few bribes, I talked my mother into completing with me. It was her very first 5K race. And after crossing the finish line and putting on her medal, she declared it to be her last. She was going to retire on a high note. She had…
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 you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, be sure to let us know with our contact form. Tell us what you love about…
The Race for the Roses has been a spring running tradition in Portland for many years. The race has gone through some re-branding, thanks to a partnership with the Portland Trailblazers it is now called the Rip City Race for the Roses, it moved from the first weekend in April to the last weekend (Sunday, April 29), and it has a new start line at the Rose Quarter (Moda Center). However, the most important part…
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…
Welcome to the 13th Edition of the 2017 Races on our Radar Series where we give you a heads up on price increases, shirt deadlines, and other details to help you find and save money on cool races. If you have some timely news for us, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! We also want to hear about the races that might otherwise be overlooked – either because they’re…
All three distances of the 2017 Race for the Roses will run this week’s Strava Segment of the Week on Sunday, April 2: the Broadway Bridge Westbound. This segment is within the first mile for the 5k and 10k and right at the start of mile 3 for the half marathoners. It’s 0.3 miles, and flat. It’s been attempted 6,403 times by 2,607 people. Our segment from two weeks ago was on the Shamrock course:…
Portland’s Race For The Roses has been a fixture on the local running calendar for many years, and has become one of my favorite events. The race is an important fundraiser for Albertina Kerr, a non-profit organization that supports people with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Unlike many big Portland area races, Race For The Roses is an independent event, and that means that Albertina Kerr has been able to devote a great deal…
The Race for the Roses has a long standing tradition in Portland’s spring racing season. The 2017 event takes place on Sunday, April 2nd with an 8am start at the Convention Center, where the indoor start/finish area is a lovely venue during potentially soggy weather. While race organization this year managed by HTC Race Series, all the traditions, including the beneficiary Albertina Kerr, are staying the same. Participants have the choice between 5k, 10k, and…
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.…
