CASA Superhero Race: Saturday, June 19th Salem Riverfront Park, Salem, OR 5k: $25 starts at 9:30am 10k: $25 starts at 9:00am Kids mile: free (please register online) starts at 10:00am Register HERE In the last year of “dreaming” of racing in person, we finally are getting options. One of those is the CASA Superhero Race on Saturday June 19th. This race is starting at the beautiful Salem Riverfront Park and participants will get to go over…
Join We Run Oregon for this “Big Game Weekend” Inaugural event! Salem Super Shuffle is for the whole family offering a 5k, 10k, Future Stars 1k and a Pee-Wee 40 yard dash! Talk about fun! The course is at Creekside Golf Club ( 6250 Club House Dr SE, Salem, OR 97306) offering a super safe course. Participants will receive a football themed t-shirt and finishers will get a medal. Stick around for food and drinks…
October is a wonderful time of year to plan races in Oregon. The weather can be a bit iffy, but most of the time, it’s perfect race weather. That being said, the morning of October 6th was perfect weather to race Spirit of Oregon Half! This was a race I wanted to run last year, but the date didn’t work out for me, this year I was able to run! Friday and Saturday (4th and…
Food lovers rejoice! There are a few local races out there this fall that centers around food, well, at least has a food in their name! The 3rd Annual Salem Tamale Trot will be held on Saturday, October 19th this year. Friends of Pimpollo is a non-profit based in Salem with the mission to provide educational opportunities to children and families living in the impoverished regions of Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico. Friends, I’ve been…
Bridgeway Recovery Services is hosting its 6th annual Run for Recovery 5k/10k run and walk at Riverfront Park in Salem on Saturday, September 21. This event is open to athletes of all speeds and skill levels, from the casual walker to the serious competitor. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome as well. All distances start and end at the pavillion in Riverfront Park. The 5k course heads south across the bridge onto Minto Island, and…
The 2019 Run for Hope and Health 5k/10k Run/2 Mile Walk will be held on Saturday, September 7th this year. This event benefits Salem Free Clinics, which provides healthcare to those who cannot afford it. The cost of the 5k and 10k run is only $35. The 10k will kick off at 9:00AM and the 5k starts at 9:15AM. The 2 Mile Walk will be in the middle, at 9:08AM, and the cost for that…
Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and The High Street Hustle 5k and 10k have joined forces for a single event – this October. It’s going to be something worth coming out to experience yourself, starting AND ending at Salem’s capital all the while running the streets of downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. This event ends with post race beer, wine and goodies, from all regions of Oregon. The swag itself is something worth coming out for.…
Polk Country Back to School Dash 5k in Dallas OR will benefit Dallas Family Night Out/backpack drive. It’s a great family friendly event coming early August. This 5k will start and end at the Dallas United Methodist Church. Runners and walkers alike will follow the Rickreall Creek Trail System ending back at the church. The course is pet, stroller, wheelchair and kid friendly. At the finish line, enjoy local food and drink vendors before…
This year (2019) marks the 3rd year of Crusty Caps Angry Owl Ultra in Salem on July 27th. I get excited about this event as it was my very first Ultra race and the fact that race director Josh brings an Ultra to Salem! I highly recommend Angry Owl it to new Ultra runners and experienced Ultra runners alike, for a variety of reasons. It’s flat! If you aren’t sure about those Ultra’s races out…
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 cape and fly for the 2019 CASA Superhero Race. When: April 27, 2019 Where: Riverfront Park Packet-Pick up on 4/26 from 10:00a-5:00p at the Marion County CASA office located at 3530 River Road…
