This past Labor Day, I was once again in Sunriver for the 9th annual Sunriver Marathon for a Cause. This is the fourth time I have participated in these races (the 10k in 2011 & 2018, and the double half challenge in 2013) and is always one that I look forward to. There is just something about running through this wonderful Oregon running landscape as the last event of the “summer” and before the kids…
What a difference a year makes. As I was sitting in my Sunriver Resort lodging last year, having avoided going outside much due to the choking haze above, complete with ash falling from the sky, I realized it was only a matter of time before the 2017 Sunriver Half/10k/5k would be postponed. While it was ABSOLUTELY the right call, it was still a bummer for me (and the kids who just wanted to be outside all day…
Pacific Crest 2016 did not disappoint. I opted for a run this year instead of a triathlon and after I heard the temperature of Wickiup Reservoir, I was so relieved I only had to worry about one discipline. I was concerned enough about the temperature without getting wet. I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Sunriver, so I should know it’s brisk first thing in the morning. The Half Marathon and Marathon started first…
This past Labor Day, I was in Sunriver for the 5th annual Sunriver Marathon for a Cause. This is the third time I have participated in these races (the 10k in 2011, double half in 2013, and the half this year), and this event is one of my favorites across the Oregon running landscape. It is big enough to be competitive, but not large enough to feel swallowed by people. It’s a great balance. I…
For my first ever Pac Crest, I decided I really wanted to do one event each of the two days that I was there so I could earn a BEAST MEDAL. Let’s be honest: sometimes, you run a race for the bling…and sometimes, you run a two races in two days, can get three pieces of bling–one for each event, and then a BONUS MEDAL. I mean, I was already THERE in Sunriver, so I…
The Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival (aka”Pac Crest”) is a fantastic run-cation event! While I had been intimidated by the event in the past–it seemed like something exclusively for Athletes-with-a-capital-“A”–I found that the event was really welcoming and supportive of athletes of every ability, size, shape and age. And Pac Crest really is an entire weekend-long event that encourages participants to hang out and relax and mingle. This year was my first ever Pac Crest, and I can’t…
Grab the whole family and head to Sunriver for this Spring Break Mud Run. The Sunriver Mudslinger is a family friendly event for all ages, sure to create lasting memories for everyone! This 1.5 mile course is perfect for the beginner as well as the competitive runner. Although the main event is untimed, there will be a timed competitive wave for those that wish to test their speed and skill against others.
How crazy are we, runners? We travel to beautiful locations like Sunriver, Oregon and spend the long, Labor Day weekend racing? I can’t even count on all my fingers and toes how many people I know personally think doing something like this is ridiculous … but do I care? Absolutely not. On Friday, August 29th, my husband (Bryan) and I packed up the car for our drive from Eugene to Sunriver. We decided to take a…
Sunriver is by far my favorite place to run, and the Sunriver Marathon For A Cause has now become my favorite half marathon course and the perfect way to enjoy Labor Day weekend. With 2 half marathons, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, I chose the Sunday race because of the route (which is different from Saturday’s course.) This event, which is in its 4th year, is well-organized with plenty of cheerful and encouraging…
Have you been putting off registering for Sunriver’s Marathon for a Cause? Delay no longer! The price for this Labor Day weekend event increases on July 16. With a variety of distances to choose from and a beautiful setting to run in, this is the “Can’t Miss” race of the summer. Register for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, or even multiple events. (Click here for more information on Challenge Races) Even the kids…
