I love, love, LOVE, races put on by students, because not only is it an example of a young person tackling a rather formidable project, but they raise funds for a cause near and dear to that student’s heart. Take for example Isabel Hockett’s senior project: a 5k to raise funds for the Open Medicine Foundation’s work researching Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This 5k, priced at only $20 (although you can donate more!) is on…
The annual Fight For Your Life 5k is coming up quick on September 29th and will, as usual, be held at the French Prairie Gardens. The race honors Emily Pohlschneider-Edwards, who fought for her life against a rare form of women’s cancer. All proceeds of the race go to Em’s Fight Foundation, which supports local women in the community who are struggling with cancer. Funds are used to help pay for treatments, transportation to treatment, childcare,…
The 5th annual Fight For Your Life 5k will once again take place at French Prairie Gardens in St. Paul at 10:30am on Sunday, September 30th. The race honors Emily Pohlschneider-Edwards, who fought for her life against a rare form of women’s cancer. All proceeds of the race go to Em’s Fight Foundation, which supports local women with families in the community struggling with cancer. It will help pay for treatment, transportation to treatment, seeking the best doctor…
If you’ve never been to Champoeg State Park in Saint Paul, here is a great reason to go! If you have been, you know it’s ideal for a 5K so put the Miles for Midwives 5k race on your calendar for Saturday, September 22nd – it’s for a great cause! The course is an out-and-back on a paved path through the scenic park. This event is very family and dog-friendly so bring everyone! The event proceeds will…
Fall is my favorite season, but among the Uberthons seasonal race events, I’m pretty sure I like the Spring one the best. (Shh, don’t tell the other events; I don’t want them to get jealous!) For the second year in a row, the Oregon Spring Half Marathon has been staged at Heirloom Roses on Memorial Day Weekend. 399 racers showed up on bright and early on a beautiful Saturday morning, when the temperature at the…
The 2016 Fight For Your Life 5k is back once again at French Prairie Gardens s in St. Paul at 10:30am on Sunday, September 25th. The race honors Emily Pohlschneider-Edwards through the Em’s Fight Foundation. Emily is the daughter of the owners of French Prairie Gardens who battled and ultimately lost a brave fight with a rare form of cancer. The family is giving back with Em’s Fight, and since the race has been in existence, the proceeds of…
The Oregon Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives is hosting their Third Annual Miles for Midwives 5K on Saturday, September 23rd at Champoeg State Park. This fun and very important event is for men, women, families, friends and anyone who is passionate about quality healthcare for Oregon women. According to the CDC, 15% of postpartum women in the U.S. will suffer from varying degrees of postpartum depression and anxiety disorders. This number is estimated…
There are some races that I make sure to put on my calendar every year, and Uberthon’s Oregon Spring Half Marathon is definitely one of them. This race never fails to feature scenic views of the Willamette Valley and typically attracts some top notch competition. The 2016 event, which also includes a 5k and 10k, is set to take place Saturday, May 28 at Heirloom Roses in St. Paul, Oregon.
First thing’s first: “Why the running carrot? Champoeg was a place that you could find a wild carrot called ‘Yampah.'” This was the caption at the bottom of my parking tag I purchased just before the 2016 ORRC Champoeg 30K, 20K, & 10K Saturday (March 5) morning. According to some site I Googled, “‘yampah’ is part of the carrot family, Apiaceae. Yampah is a tall, lanky herb, it grows to normally 1-3 feet tall.” The more…
Champoeg State Park is home to 615 acres of rustic forests, fields and wetlands, providing optimal opportunities for camping, picnicking, bird watching, fishing, boating, bicycling, hiking and everybody’s favorite activities, running and walking. With trails that meander through grassy meadows and oak groves and along the banks of the Willamette River, it’s a no-brainer that Champoeg would be a site used for many running and walking races. One such race is the ORRC’s Champoeg 30K, 20K and 10K, set to…
