Technically, The Lung Run 5k is a free race, but participants are asked to fundraise or make a donation, as proceeds from the race go to the American Lung Association. This race is being put on by Ty Tilden, an 8th grader at Oregon Trail Academy in Boring, in honor of his great-grandmother, who recently passed from lung cancer. The race will be on Saturday, October 12, at 7:45a, with registration/donations available online here. This…
The third annual Sandy River Run 5k/10k takes place on Saturday, November 24, at 9am. This all-trail run starts and ends at Sandy River Trailhead (at the end of Marcy St) and will take you on single and double track trails throughout the park, all the way down to the Sandy River (with race photography at the turnaround point on the beach), and back again. The 10k will cover the 5k course twice. To minimize the…
The city of Sandy, Liepold Farms, and Mt Hood Athletic Club have teamed up to bring the Running Dirty Obstacle Race to life. This event, held at Liepold Farms, promises to be packed full of fun and challenging obstacles. The course will be 3-5 miles of running, jumping, climbing, and crawling your way to the finish line. Start times will be in waves, starting every 15 minutes with a maximum of 30 people per wave.…
Getting into trail running can be a little intimidating. We have all seen photos on Instagram and marvel at the beauty of hitting the trails and forgetting about life for a little bit. I for one, have ran in numerous trail races, yet I remember back to my first foray into this sphere, and recalled how nervous I was to take on the challenge. THe inaugural Sandy Nature Trails Run is a 5k that is…
Thirty-five runners gathered at the end of SE Marcy Street in Sandy, Oregon on Saturday, November 26 for the first annual Sandy River Run. With a generous serving of Turkey Trots and Thanksgiving-themed runs to choose from the days just prior, each runner who stood in the chilled early morning at the top of the Sandy River Trail were looking for something a bit more hearty to fill their plates. Advertised as 100% trail with…
Participant’s stomachs may be a little bloated after Thanksgiving feasting and napping, but there’s no doubt their hearts won’t be equally, if not more, full and inspired after they run the Sandy River Run just two days after the holiday. With a hefty serving of Turkey Trots to choose from around the Pacific Northwest, this race offers the first-time trail runner, or those who prefer to not pound pavement, an opportunity to enjoy 5 kilometers of 100% single…
This is my race recap of Noah’s Quest which took place Saturday, June 25th. If you are in the market for a tiny race with a lot of heart, look no further than Noah’s Quest that takes place the last Saturday of June. Located in a small park in Sandy, Or the majority of participants are bereaved family members and supportive friends for those who have lost a baby, however all are welcome and encouraged…
Ladies, gather your female friends and get in on the 8th and final Run Girlfriend Run in Sandy. This women only 5K and 10K is a fundraiser for the Run Girlfriend Run Scholarship, providing financial assistance to female athletes in the Oregon Trail School District. This scholarship assists female athletes in both middle and high school pay participation fees, purchase team warm-ups or needed equipment like cleats or tennis racquets. To date, this event has raised approximately $14,000.
Like running through the trails in a small race, grief is a private journey… even if there are other around you. Passing by you. Perhaps even knowing and understanding as they make their way on the same path. I joined the small gathering of runners and walkers at Noah’s Quest in Sandy, Oregon. I joined to be a support and an encouragement to my friend who lost her baby girl only a few hours after…
Noah’s Quest 5K, 10K and Kiddie run is a benefit for Brief Encounters, a non-profit support group for those who have lost a child before, during, or after birth. This year, a candle lighting will take place along with a wall of photographs to honor the babies who have passed. I will be attending in honor of my dear friend’s daughter, Emma Claire. Please feel free to come join us! Day of registration will…
