Looking for a run (or four) in the brisk, exhilarating winter air of the Pacific Northwest? The Fort Steilacoom Resolution Run Series is likely to have just the run you are looking for! Featuring a 5, a 10, a 15 and a 20 (both mile and kilometer) there are several different options.
Come take part in the Ardor Fall Trail Series, described as a “low-key” 5 race series which will be held weekly, starting Wednesday, September 28. Each race will be between 4-7 miles and will be held on trails within 10 minutes driving distance of Newport, Oregon. The directions and routes will be sent out in an e-mail on Monday prior to the race. The 5 week race Series is a fun way to test your speed as well…
Cross country is starting back up again soon for high schools, colleges, and … you? Maybe, if you’re willing to try out an intense but fun race in a supportive environment. The Red Lizard Running Club is once again hosting the Stumptown Cross Country Series and you’re invited! (Note – if you’re not up for racing, why not volunteer? You can get in a good run before the race starts and support the local running…
After super-fast sell-outs in 2015, the 2016 Portland Parks and Rec $5 5k is a little easier to get into. As of Wednesday, June 1, there were still 75 slots remaining for the next one on June 12 at Lents Park. As indicated by the race name, it’s only $5 to register for the Lents Park run. And athletes under age 18 can sign up for free! In addition to the main 5k event, there is…
Hey, $15 is a great price for a race. So check out these two events recently announced by REI as part of their nationwide trail run event series: Saturday, April 16, 2016: REI Trail Run Series Champoeg State Park The race itself is a 5k, and registration is only $15. Keep in mind there is a $5/car parking fee at Champoeg State Park, so carpool and save some money. Registration includes “awesome REI swag” (we’re…
The Go Race Series is a brand-new low-key race series, and it starts on March 23, 2016. There are four different races, each with a different route, with each running either 3.2 miles or 3.7 miles. Each one starts at 6:30p, with day of race registration opening at 5:45p. There are awards for each race, as well as for the Series as a whole, plus raffle prizes. Here’s how the Series scoring will work: Based…
Only one race left in the PRC Winter Race Series for the 2015-2016 trio of events! The third and final installation is a very special race — it’s not about how fast you run, it’s about how well you can pace yourself! This race is the “prediction race.” No phones or watches on the course … nothing but your ability to estimate your speed! Before the run, you’ll have to “call” your finish time and…
Are you NOT a morning person? Do you struggle to get a run in before work? You’ll be interested in this new race series, the Go Race Series. It is produced by locally-grown Go Beyond Racing and developed after their very popular Portland Trail Series in Forest Park. This new series consists of four races, all in Cook Park, near Tigard High School. They start at 6:30 pm on Wednesday evenings, so it’s a good…
The big question is: will it keep raining? We are less than a week out from the 2nd race in the 2015-2016 PRC Winter Race Series, presented by Human Investing. The first race, run on December 19th, was in what might have been Portland’s wettest month on record. Participants considered it lucky that only one section of the course was underwater; the other puddles weren’t deep enough to get your toes wet. But, it’s raining…
The night before the first PRC Winter Race Series 5k, participants got a funny email from Run With Paula, letting them know “the course might be little wet,” along with the picture to the right. Because the Fanno Creek Trail frequently floods, previous emails had already given participants a heads-up that there might be course changes and to just follow volunteer instructions and signage, so this email was just a humorous reminder about what we’d…
