Get those rockin’ 80’s clothes out from the backs of your closet, and join us for this Totally 80’s themed event! The 4th annual High Street Hustle is taking place on August 11, 2018. The High Street Hustle includes a 8k run, 5k walk/run and a kids 1k race. All races will start on the block east of the Oregon State Capitol Building on Court St NE between Capitol and Waverly. You will be running/walking on completely…
For whatever reason, post-run I crave salsa and chips. And I devour them if I get my hands on them! I also love Mexican food in general – tamales and tacos for days! Combine that together for a race?! OMG I’m there! The first ever, Tamale Trot, has well, tamales, Mexican culture, beer, music, and is a celebration of Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead. It boasts a kids run, a…
If you’ve ever found yourself enamored of the idea of a New Year’s Day race, but still harbor pretty realistic views about your ability to wake up for an early start time – Salem’s Capitol Mile is a race has that has you covered. Start the year off right with an easy-to-make start time of 10am and an easy, flat mile run through the state’s capitol. Starting at the West Salem Courthouse and heading toward Wallace…
Riverfront Park in Salem will be the site for the Armed Forces Challenge 5K & Wellness Expo on Sunday, May 22nd. Created by the Health Promotion Office and the Service Member and Family Support division of the Oregon Army National Guard, in celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Month, the event will benefit the Oregon National Guard Association Scholarship Fund. The 5k run/walk will be chip timed, and is open to everyone. However, the race is…
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…
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…
There are a few things that make being a runner in the Pacific Northwest great. Mild weather, great views, friendly people, and some of the most beautiful parks. Many of the parks are heaven to run in, containing miles of trails and an escape from the city. We are even lucky enough to have carious races within these green patches of utopia, allowing us to get an organized event in a natural setting. One such…
Gallagher Fitness, Salem’s premier running store, is again teaming up with Brooks for the 4th annual Brooks Nightlife Run. On Friday, January 9, head down to the Capitol city for a night filled with visibility, fun, and new shoes. The free event partners with the Marion Polk Food Share and would love it if you brought canned food donations. Here is the schedule of events: 5:30 pm – Sign in, get raffle tickets, try out Brooks Adrenaline GTS…
On Your Feet Friday is geared towards seasoned runners and families alike. It is not a race though, but is more of a scavenger hunt of sorts. Runners will begin at Gallagher Fitness and receive a passport that has a locations spread throughout the downtown area to get to and have passports stamped at. Some locations will be near to the starting location and others will require a bit of a trek. Runners will have 45 minutes to get…
On Your Feet Friday is geared towards seasoned runners and families alike. It is not a race though, but is more of a scavenger hunt of sorts. Runners will begin at Gallagher Fitness and receive a passport that has a locations spread throughout the downtown area to get to and have passports stamped at. Some locations will be near to the starting location and others will require a bit of a trek. Runners will have 45 minutes to get…
