Imagine this. It’s a warm, clear summer Saturday evening. You are feeling tired after a long work week, but you decide to get a short run in as the skies start dimming a little bit. You don’t need a long run, just a short 3-ish miler to stay fresh. Afterwards, you are thinking you may take in a glass or two of wine (or beer) and some local faire to refuel – it is Saturday…
Wine and Running. Music and Sunset. What else could you want for a 5k race? The Silvan Ridge Winery Twilight 5k race is a chip timed race on lovely rolling hills around the Silvan Ridge Winery. The out and back route takes you through the gorgeous countryside and vineyards. Registration includes a logo wine glass and shirts are available for purchase with all proceeds going to the Jane Higdon Foundation, which gives scholarships and grants…
Saturday evening, August 15, was a warm one. It was warm, and the sun shined beautifully, even through the forest fire laden skies over Eugene. About 4:30 p.m., I was off to the Silvan Ridge Twilight 5 event, held at the gorgeous Silvan Ridge Winery in the exceptional wine country near Eugene. The Silvan Ridge Twilight 5 event has been held for many years now, this year was the 5th annual event, and I have always…
Silvan Ridge winery, in the spectacular wine country near Eugene, presents the Silvan Ridge Twilight 5, a 5k evening race benefiting the Jane Higdon Foundation. I am a fan of evening racing. This 5k starts at 6 p.m. from the grounds of Silvan Ridge winery, just southwest of Eugene, Oregon. The out-and-back course will take you along beautiful farmlands, with views of Sweet Cheeks Winery (across the road from Silvan Ridge) as you descend the Silvan Ridge…
Pink Buffalo Racing presents a weekend of racing – wine country style. On Saturday, May 16, a 5k race will take place. On Sunday, May 17, participants may choose to run the marathon or the half marathon. Running and wine. I’m sort of a broken record when it comes to these two things; I thoroughly enjoy them both. Pink Buffalo Racing started the wine country extravaganza a couple of years again by hosting the Grapes…
