Salem race

Race Preview: 2019 Salem Stars and Stripes 4th of July Run (5k & 10k)

June 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last year, my oldest daughter and I started a new tradition at the inaugural Salem Stars and Stripes 4th of July Run at the capitol city’s Riverfront Park. The event happens in conjunction with the revamped Cherryfest NW, a 4-day celebration [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Willamette Valley Half Marathon (Salem)

May 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

The time was about 930pm on the day before race day of the 2nd annual Willamette Valley Half Marathon. I was out with my wife at our third spot for drinks on a long-overdue date night when a clouded mind asked her, “what would you say about me [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 WillaMutt Strut 5k & 1k Fun Run/Walk (Salem)

May 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve always had a soft spot for animals because they can’t speak up for themselves when they are placed in a bad situation. Raising money for organizations like the Willamette Humane Society is important and well deserved, and doing the 2019 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Capital FC Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Runs (Salem)

May 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Capital Futbol Club is back at it again with their annual half marathon, 10K and 5K races. These races have a special place in my heart due to the fact that I grew up playing soccer with the club, back when it was called Salem United Soccer Club and [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Willamette Mission Trail 5K/10K (Salem)

May 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you ever done something that you’ve done before and for some reason it feels completely foreign – like it’s the first time you’ve ever done it? That was my experience at the Willamette Mission Trail 5K and 10K this past [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Legacy Estate Vineyard Run (Rickreall)

May 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running, vineyards, hills, wine, yoga, music . . . and maybe even camping. If this combination sounds like an epic weekend to you, then you’d better get registered for the Legacy Estate Vineyard Run. This inaugural event includes a 5K, 10K, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Willamette Valley Marathon/Half/10k (Salem)

May 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

If there is a race I am best fit to preview, it would be the Willamette Valley Marathon in Salem, a second year event coming back to the Capitol City. You see, I work right downtown near the capitol building and consistently (i.e. 4-5 days/week) run [read more...]

Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: 2019 CASA Superheroes for the Child 10k/5k (Salem) & Elementary River Run (Stayton) on April 27, 2019

April 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Join the community of Salem on April 27th for Superheroes for the Child 5k, 10k and 1-Mile Lap. Every child needs a hero, but abused children need “superheros” to assist in advocating for their needs. Run, walk or put on a superhero [read more...]

Race Recap: Oregon Trail Runs’ 2019 Alsea Falls Spring Fling

April 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The road was long and winding. The cell service spotty, until it failed altogether. As I drove farther away from the familiarity of I-5 and into the countryside, the mood took a turn from pre-race jitters to awe of the forest before me. As I neared [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Willamette Mission Trail 5K/10K (Salem)

March 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s spring – which means great trail racing weather! Join Run Wild Adventures for their 10th annual running of the Willamette Mission Trail 5K and 10K. This event is held at Willamette Mission State Park – just north of Salem. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 River 2 Ridge Relay (Salem to Silverton) + a NEW Run 4 Silver 10k at Silver Falls State Park!

March 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of the relays that has become a family staple in the past few years is the River 2 Ridge Relay, now entering it’s third year. This race is a both a unique take on a relay AND a unique take on a triathlon, as it involves river navigation [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Salem Paddy Pint 10K/5K/Kids Dash (Salem)

February 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 3rd annual Salem Paddy Pint will be held on Saturday, March 16th, and will once again be a fundraiser for the Dental Foundation of Oregon and their Tooth Taxi, which provides children in the local community with free dental care and oral [read more...]

2019 Hangover Run 3k by Run Wild Adventures – a daddy/daughter tradition (Salem)

January 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

For two years in a row, blue clear skies have greeted Mid-Valley runners to ring in the new year. This is perfect for racing, especially when bringing kids along. Staying true to our family tradition, my oldest daughter and I partook in the New [read more...]

How to race near Salem EVERY month in 2019 for only $280!

December 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s no surprise that race fees can get a little pricey over the course of a year. That’s why runners need to know about all kinds of great events out there to offset the cost of the big boys that we all know and love. If you happen to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 New Years Hangover Run (Salem)

December 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

The turning of a new year means different things to different people. For some, it is a time of celebration and throwing caution to the wind, for others it means a new chance to meet goals. No matter which, the New Year’s Hangover Run in Salem [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Run’ucopia 2018 (Salem)

December 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving: A day American’s get together to give thanks, to eat, to watch football and RUN! I got up early Thanksgiving morning, prepped my Thanksgiving meal and headed to Salem Riverfront Park (200 Water St NE Salem, OR 97301), to join [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Fanciest 5k Ever (Salem)

November 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

As a runner, I think we know how to dress up…we dress up in running gear most every day! Ha! How about we take it up a notch and dig out that old prom dress or frilly suit!? The Fanciest 5k Ever is a fun, community race were everyone [read more...]

Salem Area Turkey Trots: 2018 Run’ucopia 5k/10k/15k (Salem) and Keizer Chamber Turkey Dash 5k (Keizer)

November 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving: A day American’s get together to give thanks, to eat, to watch football and to RUN! Thanksgiving day marks the most popular holiday for people to go out and run a road race! If you are going to be in the Salem area, [read more...]

2018 Pacific Northwest Cross Country Championships (Salem)

September 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Oregon has long been a hotbed of cross-country, and it seems we are now in the midst of a golden age of all-comers cross-country meets with races for all ages and all abilities. One of the most inviting of these meets is the Pacific Northwest Cross [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Salem River 2 Ridge Relay

September 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

For the second year, the Salem River2Ridge Relay, put on by Breakaway Promotions came to Salem in mid-September. This triathlon – a paddle/bike/run course that takes runners down the Willamette River, across farm-filled country roads in [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Steps To Safety 5k/10 (Salem)

September 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’ve ever wanted to see what the police academy looks like, the 2018 Steps to Safety 5k/10k Run/Walk might be your best opportunity this year. The Department of Public Safety Standards & Training building in Salem is usually closed to the [read more...]

Small Race Previews: Three Salem races at the end of September

September 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a race to run on the last weekend of September, you are in luck! There are three different races in Salem to choose from, all of which support good causes. The 7th Annual Mad Hatter Dash starts at 9am on Saturday, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Rotary Triathlon of Salem (including Half, 10k, and 5k River Runs)

September 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

The addition of the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge in Salem, connecting downtown Salem and Riverfront Park to dozens of miles of paved trails within Minto-Brown Island Park has been awesome for runners. Aside from making run routes and new [read more...]

Finding our way around at the 2018 Great Salem Race

August 28, 2018 // 2 Comments

This year I gathered 3 of my friends and we teamed up to run the Great Salem Race – a team scavenger hunt race that sends teams all around downtown Salem put on by the Salem Young Professionals. Since none of my team members were super [read more...]

The 2nd annual River 2 Ridge Relay is back on September 16, 2018 (Salem to Silverton)

August 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2nd annual River 2 Ridge Relay, by Breakaway Promotions, is back to take teams and individuals from downtown Salem to Silver Creek State Falls. This multi-sport event consists of watercraft navigation (via kayak, SUP, or other means, cycle, [read more...]

Race Recap: Angry Owl Ultramarathon (Salem)

August 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

The warm Oregon temperatures didn’t stop runners from participating in this years Angry Owl Ultra, hosted by Crusty Cap Events and race director Josh Christensen! This years event was year two for Angry Owl, adding the 24 hour race! Angry Owl [read more...]