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…
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…
Salem isn’t well know for home of the Ultramarathon, but Crusty Cap is making Salem known on the map! In 2107 Crusty Cap Events brought Angry Owl Ultramarathon to Salem! Now, in 2019, they are bringing a NEW Ultra Lost in the Sauce 50k on April 20th. They are also offering a 30k and a 10k if the 50 is a little much for you. Although I don’t consider myself an “Ultra” runner, I have…
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 friends for Run’ucopia 5k. Thanksgiving day marks the most popular holiday for people to go out and run a road race! It was no surprise to see so many out that morning. We promptly received our…
