Two races in less than a week was not my best idea ever. But it wasn’t my worst one either (that would be when I decided to run to marathons in a month). But when I decided to do 10.5 miles before the race, that’s when my idea got impressively worse. Which is where I start my recap of Worst Day of the Year Run. This is the second year in a row that I’ve…
Last winter was my first experience with the Worst Day of the Year Run. And it was the most fun I ever had at a worst anything. There is so much about this race that is fun. To start with, you get to choose your start time: 9, 10, or 11am. So, you can get your 5K run out of the way early in the morning, or sleep in and then head over to McMenamins.…
When you register for a running event in early February, you know that weather could have a major impact on your day. And when the event is called “Worst Day of the Year Run,” that impact is probably going to be trouble with a capital T. But for those of us who participate in the 2019 Worst Day of the Year Run, the skies were on our side. After days of rainy forecasts, and a…
Oregon runners often pride themselves in the fact that they will run outside no matter the weather. The people behind the Worst Day of the Year 5k run have taken this to heart and have researched which day in weather history has the most unpleasant weather, then they scheduled their event for the Saturday nearest this Worst Day. This year, the Worst Day run in Oregon will take place at McMenamin’s Edgefield golf course on…
Even though we have entered the “dark days” of the year, and rain has been in our lives, I still haven’t felt overwhelmed with the bad weather. Things can (and will) definitely get worse. The Worst Day of the Year 5k is counting on it – all while putting on a fun and challenging race at McMenamin’s Edgefield. This year’s event is on February 3, 2018. Run Oregon ran this event this past year and had this to…
This year will be the 40th anniversary of the Troutdale Trot! In honor of this milestone, participants who register by April 30th will receive free t-shirts and souvenir anniversary participation medals. Sponsored by the Troutdale Lions Club, this race boasts a one of a kind 6.7 mile run in the country. The course starts at Glenn Otto Community Park and goes through downtown Troutdale, then out into the scenic countryside, and finally along the Sandy…
The day could have been SO much worse for the runners and walkers who gathered at McMenamin’s Edgefield winery for the Worst Day of the Year 5k. I had talked my husband into volunteering for the race and my two teenagers into running with me, and it was dry, but cool and windy when we arrived around 9am for our 10am wave start. Packet pickup in the big tent was quick; the longest amount of time…
If you’re an Oregon runner, you know that the “Worst Day” can’t stop you. So, we’re giving away four pairs of entries to the Worst Day of the Year run on January 28. To enter, simply post a photo of your feet – Portland Airport style – in the “worst” conditions you’re running in this week. Share it to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #worstdayrun, starting today. We’ll draw winners on January 7, 12,…
The Blue Lake Regional Park in Troutdale is a beautiful site for a run! The park and the lake are a destination by themselves, but when you start a run there, you will also see the mighty Columbia River, and on a clear day there’s a beautiful view of Mount Hood to the east. The 42nd annual Blue Lake Runs take place on Saturday, October 15th, and participants can choose between the 5k run/walk, and…
The Troutdale Trot 6.7 mile run/walk takes place at Troutdale’s Glen Otto Park on Saturday, May 7th. The event is hosted by the Lions Club of Troutdale, and all proceeds go towards sight and hearing needs in the local communities. The run/walk starts and ends at Glen Otto Park on the Sandy River. The 1-mile race stays entirely within the park, as does the Turtle Trot kids race. The 6.7 mile run/walk will take participants through…
