This year I gathered 3 of my friends and we teamed up to run the Great Salem Race – a team scavenger hunt race that sends teams all around downtown Salem put on by the Salem Young Professionals. Since none of my team members were super familiar with Salem, I contacted Travel Salem a couple weeks before the race to get a paper map of Salem. That was a lifesaver! (Thank you, Travel Salem!) This…
Want to mix things up a bit? How about trying the Great Salem Race? Grab a few friends and team up to solve clues and complete challenges while running about 3-5 miles. This team event is lots of fun and a great way to get to know downtown Salem and your teammates! This is also a great opportunity for families to run together. There is a family division for those that have a child (or…
The Civil War Relay is a 52 mile one day event scheduled for December 3rd. Starting at Linn Benton Community College, and ending at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, the route is broken up into legs that are about 2 miles long. Teams can consist of up to 5 runners, but each team must be self supporting, there is no amenities on the route. the majority of the time will be spent running on the…
Grab a couple of friends on August 19 and head to Salem for the fun and creative Great Salem Race. This scavenger hunt race will send you and your team (2-4 members) around downtown Salem for an adventure that is sure to be a blast! Several years ago I managed to convince my husband, a non-runner, to do this race with me and it was so much fun! (Well, to be honest, I’m sure I…
Join me on Satuday, June 6th as I venture (and bumble) through the city of Canby and try to decipher cryptic clues, physical challenges and lots of running around to earn points. The more points, the more bragging rights, a medal for your achievement and raffle tickets! Everyone loves a good raffle, and there promises to be some good items up for grabs with other local races offering free entries, local boutiques and businesses offering…
CityScape Adventure is coming to Portland on Saturday, August 16. “If you are looking for something more than a 5K or afternoon hike, then this is the race for you,” says CityScape Adventures. This team event, billing itself as part scavenger hunt and part Amazing Race will test your teamwork, use of resources, and wit as you make your way around Portland. Teams of up to 6 can costume up – if that’s your style –…
Get A Clue Scavenger Race is not your typical Saturday morning race and that’s what we love about it! Gather your running friends and team up to compete in Canby’s version of Amazing Race. If you’re new to this type of adventure, here are a few Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from the Race Director to pique your interest in this June 14 race.
Do you know Portland? Are you a quick-thinking problem solver? If so, this is your chance to prove it at the Great Urban Race in Portland on April 12, 2014. Teams of 2-4 will compete by solving clues, finding their way around Portland, and completing challenges. Each team will be given 12 clues and up to 5 hours to finish the race. (Click here for sample clues.) The clues will be a mix of mental…
A 2012 Color Run 5k After-Party in progress. Normally I’m fairly opposed to large, national, for-profit races. Historically, road and trail racing has been a very local-spirit-heavy sport– you race against your community peers in an event put on by members of your community with funds raised by local businesses and participants. Of course, based on my race history, you might not know that preference.
