Are you in the Roseburg area? Mark your calendars for August 24th for this family friendly twilight fun run. 2019 marks the 2nd year for Sip and Slur. This fun run will tour participants through Roseburg making check point stops at local breweries for tastings of craft beer and coffee from Java Run. This fun run is 5k-ish and will end at Java Run Express parking lot on Diamond Lake Blvd with a big Block…
Relays are a great way to share your love for running with some of your fastest or most fun friends. Whether for competitive reasons or just to have a great time, long-distance relays throw a little different challenge at participates that seen in your typical road race. Coordination, team-work and working well under pressure are keys to a successful and enjoyable event. The Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay is a 67-mile race that is run…
Mass shootings around the globe have unfortunately become so commonplace in our daily news cycles that it’s hard to keep up with which one is the latest. It seems like only yesterday, but at the same time it seems like eons ago that a school of our own here in Oregon was target of a tragic shooting. The annual Umpqua Strong 9K and 5K run/walk is a tribute and outlet of unity to express hope…
https://www.thegreatumpqua.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/male-marathon-runner-running-woods-PN2EKRQ.jpg When I’m running on the streets of Portland, there are times when I’ll race against a red light or a Max train about the block my path. Those brief sprints add excitement to the journey and a good adrenaline rush if home seems way to far away. But I don’t think I’ve ever spent a race wondering if I can keep ahead of a bunch of racing bikers. Especially in the wilderness. The NUTcracker…
Oh the weather outside is frightful. Unless you find sunburns delightful. Since we are runners though: Santa go, Santa go, Santa go. July is my favorite time of year to think about the joys of Christmas. Its before any of the stores have decorations or goods to tempt me, and far enough from the previous season that I have started to miss those Josh Groban carols. Apparently there are some lovely folks in Roseburg who…
One of the many wonderful things about being a runner in Oregon is the beautiful landscape we get to run through, especially if you are a trail runner. The Swiftwater Trail Runs, now in it’s 3rd year, is a great choice as it gives you the chance to race through the open forest, the Pacific Northwest “rainforests,” across flat stretches to massive hills and then along the gorgeous North Umpqua River on either your half…
When looking at the race description for the Zonta Santa Run, I had to do a double take. This is the first race I have previewed where entry also included a santa suit promised to the first 250 entrants! The Zonta Santa Run, now in it’s third year, will feature a 5k and a 10k, and is set to take place Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Roseburg High School.
There are a handful of standard race distances that most runners are familiar with: 5k, 8k, 10k, 15k, etc., along with the accompanying personal records that become increasingly difficult to achieve the more one races. But every once in awhile a race comes along that offers a unique distance that almost guarantees a new PR. One such event is the Umpqua Strong 9K on October 1st in Roseburg.
These two Roseburg races were previewed by Jessica Mumme and Geli Heidelberger. Jessica: Presented by The Friends of the Boys and Girls Club and The City of Roseburg Parks Department, the Umpqua River Run will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Roseburg, Oregon this year. This event supports the Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley. New this year, the start/finish will now be at Stewart Park in Roseburg. Roseburg is about 70 miles south of Eugene,…
The Freedom Run 5K is taking place in Roseburg, Oregon on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Choose to participate in the 5K run or walk, with event proceeds benefiting the Safe Haven Maternity Home. Safe Haven Maternity Home, in Roseburg, offers an exceptional service to the community, and is a 501 c 3 tax exempt organization. By providing a safe home for mother and baby, this allows new mothers the opportunity to get their feet on the…
