If you were wanting to partake in one of the most scenic races in the Pacific Northwest, you’ll want to check out the 2023 Timberline Marathon & Half Marathon. This two day event will take racers along a single track course circling beautiful Timothy Lake, and offering up extraordinary views of Mt. Hood. There will be two half marathon options, one taking place Saturday, June 10th; the second option taking place Sunday, June 11th. The marathon…
Bend and trail running go together like peanut butter and jelly. It doesn’t get much better than the beauty of Bend’s trails, and luckily, the 2023 Bend Trail Series is kicking off soon!! This four-race Series is held on Thursday evenings and each will cover a different course ranging between 4 and 7 miles. Participate in at least 3 of the Series races and you’ll qualify to win something in the overall Series standings, which…
The 16th annual 2023 Run for the Hills races are back again on Sunday, June 4th in Corvallis near the Benton County Fairgrounds. This course, as the title might suggest, has some hills to consider, and you should expect a big climb up to the Bald Hill peak before returning back to the start. However the views, (as well as the well-built trails) are said to be worth the challenge. This race is also part…
You don’t always get to race wherever you want. And for trail runners, this leads to what I call “runderlust” – the longing you feel when you learn about a beautiful singletrack but for whatever reason you can’t run there. Maybe it’s private property or just too risky to run it since you don’t know the area well enough to go it alone. So you keep your eyes open for chances to run there. This,…
Why Racing Events will host the 42nd Annual PDX Triathlon at beautiful Blue Lake in Fairview Washington on Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th, 2023. The FREE Kids Tri will kick off the fun on Saturday and on Sunday the fun continues with the Super Sprint/My 1st Tri, Sprint, or Olympic Distances. New this year is a 5k or the Paddle Triathlon also offered on Sunday! This fun, mid-summer event offers strong competition for…
Every so often, I ask runners which marathon they are training for and/or which has been the most memorable. The Newport Marathon comes up as an answer quite a bit, and someday maybe I’ll get that one off my bucket list and onto my race list. It really does sound like a blast. This year, the 2023 Newport Marathon & Half Marathon will be on Saturday, June 3rd. Can we say a quick “amen” for…
The 2023 Starlight Run 5k is one of the largest “Fun Run” 5ks in Portland and follows a portion of the CareOregon Starlight Parade’s downtown route in front of more than 250,000 spectators. This race is going on its 45th year and all participants will receive a finisher’s medal as well as a free entrance into the Rose Festival CityFair if they show their race bib after the race. This event will be held on…
If you live in Portland and you like running on trails, the chances that you’ve run in Forest Park are almost guaranteed. Even though I’ve done a fair share of trail running myself, I am constantly amazed at the beauty that exists so close to home. The 2023 Stumptown Trail Runs 50k & Half Marathon are coming up on Memorial Day weekend, and this race has grown in popularity so much so that it sells…
If you don’t already have epic plans for Memorial Weekend, or you do but will be back in time to get in some miles in on Monday before the week starts up again, then Electric Edge Racing has an event for you! The 2023 Miles on Memorial has a race for everyone. Do the 5k, the 10k, the 15k, or grab some buddies for the 3-person 15k relay. Each event will be chip timed and is…
We are so lucky to have so many trail running options in Oregon, and perhaps this is the year you’ll want to check out the 2023 Sisters Country running event, brought to you by Alpine Running Company. Kick off your summer running in the heart of Sisters at Village Green Park on Sunday, May 7th. This event will offer you the choice of a solo 20 miler, a team 20 miler, or a half marathon.…
