Dogs. Birds. All the animals! If you love dogs, birds, or any animal for that matter,chances are you will be benefitting them as you participate in either of these events. The Dog Gone Run in Redmond is a 5K, 10K, or 1 mile fun walk, all designed with you and your pooch in mind, all while benefitting Brightside Animal Center. The course runs along the paved Dry Canyon trail, starting and ending in Sam Johnson…
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…
I am so pumped to be heading back over to participate in the Sunriver Half Marathon for a Cause again this year. We went over in 2017, but the fire season caused a postponement due to very poor air quality, and returned again in 2018 for an absolutely beautiful event. While I love going for the running experience, heading over to Sunriver is an easy sell to my wife and kids, as they love having…
It’s crazy to even think that the Sunriver Half Marathon for a Cause is just a few weeks away. Before we know it, Labor Day weekend will be upon us and we will be scrambling to pack all of our race gear, along with our clothes and weekly supplies, for the long weekend. This happens to me every year we head to Central Oregon, and without fail we get there and realize that we wish…
The Sunriver Half Marathon for a Cause is definitely one to put on your running bucket list. This half marathon, 5K, and Kid’s Dash is held in Sunriver on Labor Day weekend. The half marathon starts at the Sunriver Lodge and meanders along the river, through the Crosswater Golf Course (which is beautiful), Caldera Springs, and back into Sunriver ending along the Meadows Golf Course. The route is mostly on paved trails with views ranging…
The fifth annual Sunriver Run for Chocolate 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for February 13th, 2016 and benefits the Bethlehem Inn in Bend, Oregon.February is the month for chocolate at Sunriver Resort, and after you finish your run you can proudly display your race bib and gain entry into the Sunriver Chocolate Showcase after the race at 11a.
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…
One of favorite races on the running calendar is the annual Sunriver Marathon for a Cause, now in its 5th year. This event is held over the Labor Day weekend, which truly allows runners to make the beautiful drive to Central Oregon and spend a little time in and around the Sunriver Resort. I ran the 10k race back in 2012, my first at the event, and followed that up with the “double half” event…
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…
Whether you live in Central Oregon or are planning a mini-vacation to Sunriver over President’s Weekend, you might want to consider running the 4th Annual Run for Chocolate 5K Run/Walk at the Sunriver Resort on February 15, 2014. I am a big fan of chocolate, running and Sunriver so in my book this event is a trifecta of awesomeness! The entry fees are very reasonable, $25.00 per Individual (if registered by Sunday, February 9th) and…
