I love craft beer. It’s as simple as that. There is just something about the local flavors and love that goes into each batch of liquidy goodness. I also love to run. Combining the two is a more perfect pairing than a steak and an IPA of 100+ IBU’s! Hence, the 2023 Bridge to Brews hosted by Terrapin events appears to be my kind of race! This is an iconic race at Waterfront Park in…
The second installment of the Run Big Trail Series, the 2023 Shotgun Trail Blast put on by Level 32 Racing is taking place on Saturday, April 1, 2023 just northeast of Eugene in Marcola, Oregon. The Run Big Trail Series offers races for people of all levels of fitness and the Shotgun Trail Blast is certainly no exception. Boasting distances from 5k (3.1 miles) up to 50k (31 miles), there’s something for everyone at this…
If you are looking for a St Patrick’s Day themed race, there are many to choose from across the state. Most of them are taking place on the weekend before or after St Patrick’s Day, but if you’re looking for an event on March 19th, the 2023 Prineville Paddy Pint Run may be just right for you. The event offers three different options (the 5k, the 10k, the 2 Mile Run/Walk,) and lots of Irish…
It’s that “Lucky” time of the year again! Have you chosen your St. Patrick’s Day running event yet? There are certainly plenty to choose from. You can go big (like 35,000 people big) or you can go small or in between. You can pick road or trail for your course and now you can even choose to run in the morning or evening. The Lucky Clover 5k/10k, will be held on Friday, March 17th in…
Vancouver and Clark County, WA have quickly become a hotbed of activity on the local racing scene in the last decade or so. One such race, brought to us by Why Racing Events, is the St. Patrick’s Day themed race, the Couve Clover Run. This event, held on Sunday March 19th this year at Vancouver Waterfront Park, includes 3, 7, and 10 mile races. New this year is a fun 1 mile walk option, the…
Looking for a great St. Patrick’s Day race? Come out to Sisters for the 2023 Lucky Leprechaun on March 11th and get in the spirit of all things green! Run or walk the 5k, the 10k, or get your kids out for the FREE Lil’ Leprechaun kid’s run that will range from 50 meters to 400 meters. All events will start and end at Three Creeks Brewing Facility and Tasting room, and a portion of…
Silver Falls State Park is always a scenic treat, and Run Wild Adventures put on a great race, so come on out to Silverton for the annual 2023 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run on February 25th this year. This 6.6 mile trail running adventure is a challenging single and double track trek around the Silver Falls Howard Creek horse area. Runners will take off on the Buck Mountain Loop and Smooth Creek Trails, and if…
Running through Central Oregon is the BEST!! There are so many beautiful places to run throughout Bend and Sisters, (and yes, Redmond too) and Lay It Out Events wants you to experience all of them. If you’re looking to get out on the trails and enjoy all that nature has in store for you, you need to add at least one LIO race to your bucket list. Check out one or ALL of these events…
FootZone is a small, locally owned business in fabulous Bend, Oregon, which is a mecca for outdoor activity. They carry everything you’d need to fuel your passion for trail running and they host some amazing trail races too! These epic adventures will take you through the gorgeous scenery of Redmond and Bend. The Dirty Half Marathon is also the home to Central Oregon’s oldest half, so come check it out this year!! CALENDAR OF EVENTS…
The Southern Oregon Runners have been running their hearts out for years, and they host many runs to keep us all going. Check out the Rogue River, celebrate St. Patricks Day with a good sweat, or come out for a good old fashioned Turkey Trot. Whatever you want, Southern Oregon has got a little bit of all of it for you!! These races are affordable and fun, so run a few or run them all!!…
