The likelihood of ever doing a Turkey Trot in your lifetime is good, whether you’re a runner, a walker, or just someone who wants to get out of your house and get some fresh air before the craziness of the holiday comes knocking. In the PNW, there’s no shortage of these Turkey Day races, so it’s really just about choosing the one that’s best for you. In my case, it was all about convenience. I…
The second Uberthons race of the year was the Chocolatathon, which was exactly what it sounds like: a chocolate-themed race. Race day was February 15, a day after Valentine’s Day, which may explain the color scheme of the bib and finisher’s medal. For a while now, Uberthons has put out a “last-minute news” link with updated information about weather, parking, and other logistics. Because the race medals were produced in China, Uberthons had previously warned…
Some research suggests that chocolate milk is a great post-run recovery drink. What if you don’t have chocolate milk? Maybe chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate cheesecake, and hot chocolate would work. It’s worth giving a try, and that happens to be the post-race food at the annual Chocolatathon. Run a 5K or a 10K and then enjoy the chocolate! The race location is Cook Park in Tigard. The course is a throwback to the original Uberthons…
Thanksgiving is coming up — what are you going to do in the morning? Football doesn’t start until 10 a.m. (if you’re into watching), and food prep can wait until late morning/early afternoon. You might as well do a turkey trot; hey, more guilt-free feasting later in the day, right? Uberthons has been staging the Turkeython every year starting in 2011, and in recent years, there have been multiple locations. It’s settled into three now:…
Did you walk out of “Avengers: Endgame” thinking, That superhero stuff looks pretty cool; I’d like to be one? Well, short of finding some source of gamma radiation to expose yourself to (and hope to survive), or taking a massive injection of super steroids, or building a flying suit of armor, it’s not likely to happen. But for one morning at least, you can dress up as a superhero and run a 5K race and take…
After a relatively warm winter through January, it wasn’t unreasonable to think that maybe this would be another snow-less year in Portland. But then there was that crazy start to February, when the weather forecast called for serious snow accumulation, leading to frenzied shopping for emergency supplies. For much of the city — certainly on the west side — the snowstorm fizzled. Which was just as well, because sticking snow on the ground might have…
Do you choose which races to enter based in part or in whole on the post-race food spread? If so, the Chocolatathon will probably rate very high … unless you don’t like chocolate. (But that’s basically the null set, isn’t it?) Hot chocolate, chocolate cheesecake, and more — one year there was even a chocolate fountain! If that sounds good to you, then mark your calendar for February 16. The race venue will be Cook…
The power of a parent’s love is never more evident than in events such as the Operation Jack Northwest Run. Sam Felsenfeld’s son Jack is autistic, and in 2010 Sam started running marathons to raise money for autism research and awareness. Sam ended up running 61 marathons and raising around $100,000 for the organization Train 4 Autism. The final race was on December 26 in Southern California, and many Pacific NW friends wanted to show their…
No Thanksgiving should start without a turkey trot. Fortunately, we are chock full of them in the Portland metro area (and beyond), including the Turkeython, which is now in its eighth year; and once again, with multiple locations: downtown Portland, Liberty High School in Hillsboro, and Cook Park in Tigard. (Sorry, eastsiders – you have to come to our side of the river this year!) All three locations offer 5K races, a finisher’s nutcracker(!), and…
The annual Hero-Up Half Marathon and 5k takes place on Saturday, September 1 in Tigard’s Cook Park. Superhero costumes are highly encouraged, and 100% of net proceeds from the event benefit children’s cancer research. The race starts and ends near the picnic shelter by the entrance to Cook Park. The park is a great place for a race, offering ample parking, flush toilets, and a playground to keep the kids entertained. The half marathon takes off…
