While it is physically impossible to compete in all three events that are taking place over St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Central Oregon, it is possible to participate in 2 of them, if you choose to. The St Patrick’s Day Dash 5K in Bend is back for its 8th year and is always a good time, especially for the costumes, as nearly everyone goes all out with their best green outfits! The atmosphere is…
Join the Salem community on Saturday March 14th for the 4th Annual “Salem Paddy Pint“ offering a Kids Dash (400 meters), 5k and 10k. Kids Dash $0.00 Starting at 9:50am 5k $25.00 starting at 10:00am 10k $30.00 starting at 10:00am *prices increase after March 12th* The 4th Annual Salem Pappy Pint, hosted by Kristen Smith Family Dental Group will take place at Salem Riverfront Park (200 Water st NE, Salem OR 97301) This will be…
The city of Bend certainly has become synonymous with many things, including the stunning mountain views, year-round outdoor activities, a micro-brew scene unlike most any other, and a running community that continues to get bigger and bigger every year. The St Patrick’s Day Dash & Bash is a race that draws quite the crowd and has often been referred to as the massive sea of green, seen running down the street! And because of level of…
For its 6th annual race, the Paddy Pint Run folks have added a 10K to help spread out their growing numbers. For a race that benefits the Tooth Taxi and the Crook County Foundation, that takes place in a town of less than 10,000 people, the Paddy Pint Run is becoming more and more popular each year. One reason for the popularity is that most of the participants show up in costumes, which is highly encouraged, and…
The 3rd annual Salem Paddy Pint will be held on Saturday, March 16th, and will once again be a fundraiser for the Dental Foundation of Oregon and their Tooth Taxi, which provides children in the local community with free dental care and oral health education. This 10K run, 5K run/walk, and 400m kids dash is hosted by the Kristen Smith Family Dental Group and will be held the Riverfront Park in Salem. Sparky’s Brewing Company will be at…
If you are looking for a St. Patrick’s Day race that has more than enough participants to feel festive, but not so many that it’s like a giant parade, then the Luckython may the race for you. Last year, over 500 runners showed up to The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, and this year should draw as many again. (My recap of last year’s event is here.) This is a well-established race on…
St. Patrick’s Day is a big day of celebration for many, and I can’t think of a better way to remind myself of the fortune to be healthy than with a race. If you’ll be out in The Dalles on Saturday, March 17th, check out the 2018 Jumpstart St Patrick’s Day River Run/Walk. You’ll have a 3k, a 5k, and a 10k to choose from, and you can run, jog, or walk.. So pick your…
Run to get Lucky is a Best in the West family fun event. Get your St. Patrick’s day costumes ready and come walk or run this fun family event on March 17th, 2018. No matter the weather, there will be a huge tent providing a warm dry place to party before and after the race. You will also be able to enjoy post race food by Cloud and Kellys. Although, costumes aren’t required, there will be…
2018 marks the 5th year of the Prineville Paddy Pint Run. This festive 5K and 1 mile run or walk encourages participants to deck themselves out in green costumes in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. This late afternoon race will start at Good Bike Company and send runners through the heart of Prineville at the blast of a cannon. There will even be optional pit stops with refreshments – which will be revealed in your…
‘Tis the season for St Patrick’s Day races, which thankfully usually spread out over the two weekends closest to March 17th. The 2017 Couve Clover Run takes place in Vancouver on Sunday, March 26th with a 9am start time. Participants can choose between three different distances: 3 miles, 7 miles, and 10 miles. There is no kids run, but youngsters are encouraged to join the 3 mile distance. The race starts and ends in downtown…
