The top of the hill … or is it? This is a photo from the ZRR facebook page; the 2016 race was sunny by the time I reached mile 3.I love races that fit the criteria of low-cost, non-profit, community events. So with an early sign up cost of $15, the Willamette Valley Road Runners’ Zena Road Runs definitely fit the bill. It also fit into my training perfectly – I’m working my way up…
From the same group that brought you The Inferno, The Freeze is back for its 2nd year. Obstacle course lovers, this is your opportunity to get in an event in the “off-season” and prepare for the many OCRs coming in the summer and fall. Held on March 5, this event promises to challenge you with 25+ obstacles.
There are a few races that have been a staple of my running calendar since I started years ago, and this event is definitely one of them. The Zena Road Runs, put on by the Willamette Valley Road Runners, always falls on Super Bowl Sunday (February 7th). Taking place in the rural area just north west of Salem, it may be a drive from some locations, but it is totally worth it. With 3 distance…
I’m not entirely sure if having the 2016 Hangover Run by Run Wild Adventures as my 6 year old’s first ever “real” race make me a bad dad or father of the year. But whichever it is, this race was surely a great way to once again kick of the new year, and will definitely be a race to remember. This race is a staple for me and the event itself is just perfect all…
The 9th annual MLK Stride Toward Freedom 5K run and 1 mile run/walk will be held on January 23rd. This event celebrates the memory of Martin Luther King and benefits the Salem Multicultural Institute. The Salem Multicultural Institute’s mission is to promote an appreciation and understanding of the cultural diversity in the community.
Joe wrote earlier this year about how the mile is the best race distance. His words: I’m especially fond of street miles, because they are not broken up into tidy quarter-mile loops, but rather present a unique course, often a single loop or point-to-point (my favorite) without the distraction of repetition. There might even be some (gasp!) hills! You just run all out for 5280 feet, with no aid stations, no bonking, and the wind…
Trail races in December are a tricky affair. Oregon nature is beautiful in any season, but with near freezing temperatures and precipitation always threatening, even the most scenic race can turn dreary in a heartbeat. With the right gear and mindset, even the worst race can be a blast, and the Shellburg Falls Trail Run put on by RunWild Adventures on December 5th has got to be one of them. The 5.2 mi course around…
I absolutely love races that support a good cause, so it felt great to be able to take part in the Steps to Safety 5k/10k on October 10. The race, presented by the Marion County Domestic Violence Council (MCDVC), aims to support all those affected by domestic violence with fifty percent of the proceeds going directly towards the Center for Hope and Safety and the other fifty percent going towards supporting future awareness events. The morning…
Salem Academy is a small private school in our state capitol. This year, they are putting on a small race in an effort to raise money for 8th graders to travel to Washington DC in the Spring of 2016. The 2015 Salem Academy Runs the Capitol offers a 5k, 10k, and 1 mile run/walk Salem Academy Runs the Capitol When: 9a – October 17, 2015 Where: Minto Brown Park Register: Online here; $30 for 5k and $40 for 10k;…
This year, as with previous years, the fine folks of the Marion County Domestic Violence Council (MCDVC) will be hosting the annual Steps to Safety 10k/5k which takes place Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Salem. The MCDVC consists of active community members and public agencies all committed to putting an end to domestic violence, an act that can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, religion, economic status or gender and occurs every 9 seconds in the United States.…
