St. Paul

Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Autumn Leaves 50k & 50 Mile

October 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s fall and the trees are turning colors, so it must mean it’s time for the 2019 ORRC Autumn Leaves Ultra 50/50! This run through beautiful Champoeg State Park will inspire you with the red and yellow maples along the Willamette River. [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Independence Day 5k at Champoeg State Park

July 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

This year, the 4th of July fell on a Thursday, which created a wonderful long weekend! Given the fact that we were hosting a European exchange student for the month of July, it also meant leaving town as soon as everybody was awake. Thankfully [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Independence Day Half Marathon/5k/10k (Champoeg State Park)

June 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

On the morning of July 4th, there are many races to choose from that promise a fun, festive atmosphere. One of my favorites, which I have run several times in past years, is Run With Paula’s Independence Day Run at Champoeg State Park just [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Spring Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon/5K (St. Paul)

April 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than two months since the last Uberthons event (the Chocolatathon); the long gap was due to the absence of the Luckython, which had been run every year starting in 2011. But never fear, if you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Champoeg Marathon Relay/Half Marathon/30K/10K/Kid’s Run

February 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Champoeg State Park is a great venue for running a race of any distance. It’s like a destination event without having to travel too far (if you are coming from the Portland area). The Oregon Road Runners Club is taking full advantage of [read more...]

Race Preview: ORRC Autumn Leaves 50/50 Ultra Runs (St. Paul)

October 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Fall is my favorite season as a runner! It brings cooler weather with sun breaks, rain, and beautiful colors all around us! It’s just the best! Fall also brings many Oregon races! One being, ORRC Autumn Leaves 50/50 at Champoeg Park in St. [read more...]

Race Recap: Running with Paula at the 2018 Independence Day run at Champoeg Park

July 7, 2018 // 2 Comments

It was another beautiful July morning when runners and walkers gathered at Champoeg State Park (near St Paul) to participate in Run With Paula’s Independence Day runs. July runs can be hot, but the 8am start time combined with the overnight [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Independence Day Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k (Champoeg State Park)

June 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Throughout the year, most races are scheduled to happen on a Saturday or Sunday (for obvious reasons), so on a mid-week holiday it is a nice option to have an event on a non-weekend day. This year, the 4th of July falls on a Wednesday, there are [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Uberthons Spring Half Marathon and more

May 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

We had a pretty mild winter, all things considered, but now it’s well into spring, and that means it’s time for the Oregon Spring Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon/5K. This, the second of four seasonal half marathons by Uberthons, takes [read more...]

Race Recap: Run for Humanity 5K/10K

October 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you ever want to know what kind of zombie or survivor you would be if the zombie apocalypse ever occurs, I highly suggest you participate in the Run for Humanity 5K and 10K. You will learn a lot about yourself and how you would fair in a world [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Independence Day 5k/10k (Champoeg State Park)

June 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

There are a few weekends throughout the year where there is a great number of races to choose from. July 4th (and the nearest weekend) is one of those days. Run With Paula’s Independence Day 5k/10k takes place in beautiful Champoeg State Park [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Oregon Spring Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and 5K (Uberthons)

May 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

Memorial Day is coming up fast, and that means it’s time for the Oregon Spring Half Marathon. This is the second in Uberthons’ Half Marathon Series, each of which takes place in a different part of Oregon. Just like last year, the Spring [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 ORRC Autumn Leaves 50/50 – 50 mile & 50K Ultra Runs (Champoeg State Park)

October 4, 2016 // 0 Comments

Some race routes manage to show off the best of an area. The Autumn Leaves Ultra Runs take place at Champoeg State Park when the fall foliage colors of the red and yellow maple trees are at their height. On Saturday, October 29th, long distance [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2016 Miles for Midwives (St. Paul, Or)

September 8, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Recap: Uberthons 2016 Spring 10K (and 5K and half marathon)

June 4, 2016 // 0 Comments

I’m always happy to write recaps of races that I run; it goes hand in hand with the obsessive-compulsiveness I have about tracking regular run details on Smashrun, Fitocracy, Daily Mile, and RunKeeper. But I’m especially happy to be [read more...]

Race Preview: Uberthons Summer Half Marathon

June 26, 2015 // 0 Comments

It’s month away from the second of Uberthons’ 2015 half marathon series. The Oregon Spring Half Marathon took place in Canby, by St. Josef’s Winery. The Summer Half Marathon, on July 18, will be staged at Heirloom Roses in St. [read more...]