Country Girl ranks as one of my favorite Portland fall races. There is something about its vibe and energy that is contagious and motivating. It is hard to not be excited to run a race with people in cowgirl hats and with delicious pancakes waiting at the end! And the fact that the race is all-women is empowering. Hosted by Terrapin Events, this is the 3rd Annual Country Girl Race. This year the Country Girl…
The following is from a press release issued by Terrapin Events today – note the discount is only offered to those that can verify their registration to a 2017 Vancouver USA Marathon event: After months of intense training, the local running community recently suffered a spiritual blow, as the Vancouver USA Marathon was canceled merely weeks before race time. In an effort to console a fervent Portland-area running community, Terrapin Events (Terrapin) offers a discount to all…
As a dad of three daughters, I live a happy and joy-filled life. However, I’d be lying if I said that I enjoy a little “me time”, which typically comes in the form of running or racing. While the noise and happiness (and tears and fighting) fill our halls and also my heart, I am able to appreciate everything a little more when I have 1-2 solitary hours to hit the streets and just…
This year was my fourth running of Terrapin’s Bridge to Brews 8k. I like unique routes, and being the only Portland race that takes runners across the Fremont Bridge (I-405), it definitely qualifies as unique. Sunday morning was a cool and overcast day, which made it perfect running weather. We found street parking just two blocks away from the start line, and packet pickup was quick and easy. My husband had accompanied me to this…
After 20 years of running, I sometimes feel as if I have tried every race at least once. Of course, with the number and variety of events in this region, that is nigh impossible. This year I got an opportunity to run in an event new to me, the Bridge to Brews Race, in a distance that is rarely offered, the 8K. I literally signed up for the race about 4 days prior, and was…
Ever since I started running while living in Pensacola FL, I have loved running across bridges, especially if they are usually closed to pedestrians. Naturally, Terrapin’s Bridge to Brews race catches my attention, since it is the only Portland race that will take you across the Fremont (I-405) Bridge. This year, the race is scheduled for Sunday, April 9th, and it starts and ends at Waterfront Park in Portland, where street parking is free on…
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When you sign up for a late-October race, you never know which weather will be thrown at you, so as I contemplated my costume options for this year’s Run Like Hell 10k, I took into consideration the fact that I might get soaked during the run. This year’s theme was ComicCon, which left the door wide open for all sorts of fandoms to be represented at the run. After throwing around ideas about Ravenclaw, Disney…
Lately the air has that signature fall chill to it and the leaves are mushy under foot due to the rainy PNW weather. It’s time to start planning your costume (if you haven’t already) in the anticipation of parties and trick-or-treating. October provides many opportunities to dress in costume and for runners who like to dress up, Terrapin Events’ Run Like Hell is the perfect opportunity to show of your clever costume and race.
The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful on Sunday morning when over 600 runners and walkers gathered at the Kliever Armory in NE Portland to participate in this year’s Country Girl Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. This is the same location as last year for this event, and Terrapin’s Grateful Dad races also took place here. I was looking forward to a flat and scenic course, and I wasn’t disappointed! Full results can be found…
