The first time I had ever head of the Starlight Run, I was innocently hanging out with friends anticipating the Starlight Parade. I had absolutely no idea there was a 5K race before the parade and was shocked and amused to see a man running zig-zag through the street and handing out high fives. He was dragging a heavy-looking parachute behind him while wearing a full suit, sunglasses, and holding onto a briefcase with fake money…
This series was initially published by us in 2013 – prior to us moving over to our current web format. Maryalicia was a costume-running guru, and with the Holiday Half coming up, we thought we would re-post these through November. Check out Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Once you have your idea- it’s time to test it out! I really mean it – how do you know it will be functional and feasible…
This series was initially published by us in 2013 – prior to us moving over to our current web format. Maryalicia was a costume-running guru, and with the Holiday Half coming up, we thought we would re-post these through November. So now that you have checked out my blog post on ‘what to consider before running‘, now it is time to select your costume! There are so many ideas and ways to choose a costume and…
This series was initially published by us in 2013 – prior to us moving over to our current web format. Maryalicia was a costume-running guru, and with the Holiday Half coming up, we thought we would re-post these through November. Although I run in costume all year long, historically October to December timeframe tend to be the time when Costumed races come out in full glory! Running in Costume can be a fun and amazing…
I ran my first serious race in full costume last Sunday at the Run Like Hell 5K. I’m great at coming up with concepts for costumes, but I’m a lot less good at actually creating and executing them in time for a race. Run Like Hell is one of the year’s biggest costume races though, and Terrapin Events makes it a little easier by announcing a theme each year. For example, last year’s theme was…
Race: Volcano Run – May 3, 2015 Pre-Race Preparations I had made this fun volcano costume for Halloween out of a Chris March foam wig/hat from Target. I hand sewed a poncho to look like the volcano itself with hot magma dripping down in the front. I had a feeling this would be a great run costume someday. It was light to run in and the foam wig/hat was something you can see miles…
Pre-Race Preparations The theme this year was “Under the Sea” and I had a feeling there would be many a mermaid and fish so decided to take on a crustacean aka Lobster. It was perfect timing since I just bought at Target the new bevy of foam Halloween wigs by Project Runway designer Chris March. One of them was a lobster and oversized lobster claws. It would be perfect for this race and to add…
Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race Preparations I had mentioned this run to my Saturday morning run crew early in January and at first there were no interest. I know we have run in rain, snow, and sometimes a hailstorm but the thought…
Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race Preparations I knew I wanted to wear my new black running skirt for my first Portland Half Marathon since I have always done the full in previous years. The ever creative Amy Maust from Rock City Skirts…
Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. The Day of the Race – Friday, 8/22/14 As team captain, I had asked our crew to meet at our downtown office at 4:30AM to allow for travel, parking, and sign in for our first runner to start…
