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…
The 41st year of the Troutdale Trot 10k Run & Walk is almost here! This year, this event brought to Troutdale by the Kiwanis Club of the Columbia Gorge is on May 4th and there’s fun for everyone here. In addition to the 10k walk & run, there is a 1 mile race called the Magic Mile and the Turtle Trot, which is a run for kids age 5 and under. Proceeds from the event…
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…
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…
The Worst Day of the Year 5k run/walk took place at McMenamin’s Edgefield Winery on Saturday, February 6th. The weather could have been much worse; temperatures in the 40s and overcast skies made it a perfect morning for a run. The field was limited to 1,500 participants starting in three waves, and chip timing was optional. Results for the run can be found here. As usual, my goal was to get to the race an…
Many times after completing a race here in the Northwest, you may be thinking that “this was the worst day for this event” but REI claims to have identified the literally worst day of year to hold this annual event. The Oregon chapter of the Worst Day of the Year 5k takes place on February 6th at McMenamin’s Edgefield in Troutdale. (There also is a Washington event on January 9th at McMenamin’s Anderson School in Bothell.)…
