If you love the excitement of a track meet, or have kids that want to race in high school or college, definitely make plans to attend the Teddy Twilight on Saturday, March 7. The Teddy Twilight track meet, organized by local runner Jake Stout, is run at Roosevelt High School and will kick off with a men’s 3k at 5p. After the men’s 3k will be the women’s 3k, followed by the men’s and women’s…
Running a track race is very different from a road race, and can be a lot of fun. Miles in Chiles is a rare indoor track series that takes place each winter at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center, and as fun to spectate as they are to race. There are two races this year, the first on February 3 and the second on February 10. At the February 3 meet, there will be a…
The Dual Duel is one of ORRC’s oldest races, and arguably the most unique. The main event at this race, which has been held for more than 40 years, is the 10-mile 2-person relay, at which team participants alternate laps until they’ve completed 20 laps each. Run on a track, the race is fast-moving and action-packed, and as fun to watch as it is to participate. The 10-mile relay is especially unique because age groups…
Some races are fun to do just to earn an instant PR due to an ‘odd’ distance, so for many of us that don’t have a 6 kilometer best, the HOTV Spring 6 in Corvallis on April 27th is the place to be. With a course that explores the OSU campus while starting and finishing on the Whyte track, it will definitely be a unique experience. Adding to the fun will be 100, 200, and…
The 3rd Annual Teddy Twilight track meet is scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at Roosevelt High School in North Portland. No, the meet is not named after a Sinatra-like crooner or a boxer from the 1930s; the name “Teddy Twilight” refers to the school’s namesake Theodore Roosevelt and the fact that the events begin at 5:00p. The meet is open to all comers, and is a fundraiser for track athletes in North Portland. “All…
You may think that only super-fast, experienced runners can run at the track. That’s not true at all! Anyone can run on a track, and the benefit of doing so is that you can sometimes surprise yourself with your speed. Running shorter track distances can also help you better measure your fitness and apply your times to probable 5k or 10k goal times. Sure, you may not be the fastest person there, but I guarantee…
As most Oregonians know, Bend is a mecca for sports, and not just running. And not just for youthful athletes either. The annual Oregon Senior Games feature a variety of sports for competitors age 50 and above (40-49 year old kids can also participate, but are ineligible for awards.) The event is presented in the form of a true sports festival, covering a full week. This year’s Oregon Senior Games take place June 12-18 at…
Friday, March 3rd, there will be a track meet under the lights at Roosevelt High School. The Teddy Opener Distance Carnival includes a 2k Steeplechase, a boys & girls distance medley relay (DMR), men’s and women’s open 3ks, and a co-ed track 10k. After the youth DMR there will also be a Superhero Half Mile, a free all-ages race where costumes are encouraged. Registration for the individual events is $15 per person and $30 for…
The IAAF World Indoor Track and Field Championships are coming to Portland in March, and in order to host this big meet, the organizers needed to create a world-class indoor track from scratch. They came up with an eye-catching green six-lane 200 meter banked oval that will be completely worthy of the event.
Ashton Eaton. Nick Symmonds. Maggie Vessey. Andrew Wheating. Brenda Martinez. Jordan McNamara. Hannah Fields. And more … The FloTrack Throwdown is a unique track meet, with a number of record holders, Olympians, and national team runners. And beer. When: Saturday, August 8, 2015 Where: Duniway Track in Portland (a true mile track)
