When it comes to monthly running series in the Summer months, Salem is the place to be. The Sprague Grand Slam is new to the Summer running scene – at least partially. After doing being known as the Spring Triple Crown (3 races) in year’s passed, it was decided that adding an additional day of running was in order and the name was officially changed.
Most runners who race regularly tend to have a couple events that are staples of their schedule. It could be due to the location, date, terrain, competition, race directors or any other factors that make an event memorable and worth returning to. Personally, I race almost thirty times a year, and about ten of those are events that I allow to take preference over almost any other plans I could have going on. The Willamette…
Check out Matt’s recap of the same race here. Both Matt and Marilyn tended to agree on most of this first-time race’s challenges, their experiences were different . The inaugural 2014 Capital City Half Marathon, 10k and 5k on Sunday, April 27th, 2014, is currently the only half marathon in Salem, Oregon, as well as being the city’s longest distance race, according to the Statesman Journal. The small event, with approximately 250 total participants, was…
It’s pretty fitting that a race put on by a soccer club (Cascade Futbol Club) would feature a back-and-forth affair in regards to the weather. But in the end, I managed to come out on the winning side – but just barely. The day began with threatening clouds that eventually gave way to a major downpour in the hour leading up the race. I ended up spending the 45 minutes leading up the rain staying…
Easter is a special time of yeah for many people around the World. It’s symbolism is felt and holiday celebrated far and wide. While there aren’t too many Easter Sunday races out there, there is a non-competitive “Easter Saturday” race in Salem. Here are the details: When: Saturday, April 19, 2014 What time: Registration begins at 8a with the start at 9a, includes shirt
“What the heck am I doing?” I repeated this question to myself as I sat in the visitor parking lot at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem this past Saturday. The realization of what I was about to embark on suddenly became very real as I gazed up at the old stone structure in front of me, complete with steel bars and endless coils of barbwire along the walls. What sounded intriguing and exciting when…
Riverfront Park in downtown Salem is one of the more popular places for races to be held. The Union Street Pedestrian Bridge traverses the Willamette and connects with Wallace Marine Park in West Salem. The combined trails of the two parks make an ideal 5k route. As a result many races utilize this route, creating a slew of events on the same paths. While this is mostly unavoidable (and definitely not frowned upon by Run Oregon…
Football season is over. Here’s a final little recap from the Zena Road Runs 15k, held on the morning of the Super Bowl XLVII.
New Year’s Day is my favorite holiday of the year. There is just something about starting the year off with a clean slate, with goals, desires, and the wonderment of thinking about what the next 365 days is going to bring. One of my personal traditions on each January 1 is the annual Hangover Run, put on by Run Wild Adventures.
My alma mater, Willamette University, is always on the cutting edge of cultural events in Salem. They host a variety of gatherings, speeches, and world renowned speakers and artists over the course of the school year. Each year, they honor Dr. Martin Luther King with a week-long series of events on campus. One of those events is the MLK Celebration Stride Toward Freedom 5k Run/ 1 Mile Run/Walk, held on Saturday, January 18.
