Oregon Road Runners Club has been around for more than 40 years, and I’ve been involved personally as a member, board member, and editor of the club’s magazine, but even I was surprised when the club announced a brand-new race series built around their half marathons. Over the past two years, middle distances at some events have morphed into a half marathon (at Y2K, the Champoeg Park Runs, and the Blue Lake Runs), and one…
One Oregon race that has continued to grow year after year the the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest 10k/5k. Held in conjunction with the festival that shares it’s name, the Oktoberfest Road Race is popular and one that deserves a spot on your race calendar. First, the vitals: Oktoberfest Road Race 5k/10k/Half Marathon (Mt. Angel) When: Saturday, September 17, 2016 What time: “Approximately” 9a Where: Humpert Park on Alder Street Register: Online here for the 5k or 10k for…
On Saturday, September 6th, hundreds of superheroes will zoom through the streets of Tigard. Some will be adorned in capes, masks and tights; others will be disguised as runners and walkers. But they will all be bravely fighting an evil villain: childhood cancer. The Hero-Up Half Marathon and 5k is more than just a race. It’s a memorial to all kids that have lost their battle with cancer, a battle cry for all families fighting cancer,…
We are bringing the Hagg Hybrid back for a third year at Hagg Lake – this time offering a half marathon in addition to the marathon and marathon relay. If you’re looking for a challenging half or full, this is it. If you’re running your first marathon or half marathon … we don’t want to tell you NOT to run our event … but just make sure you’re ready on Saturday, September 13! What exactly…
