Everything is cancelled the next few weeks – and if it’s not yet, it should be. Please do your part and lay low, maintain distance from others, and in general follow the recommendations by the CDC to keep the community healthy. We’ll continue to notify you of important deadlines for races that are further out, so you can plan accordingly. Check the full Run Oregon Race Calendar here. Deadlines & Deals Registration for the Portland…
When one of your closest friends in the world wants to sign up for a race, it is a great day. And when that race is in the evening rather than the way too early, it might be the best day ever. This was my second year running in the Twilight 5K. There are also half marathon and 10K distances, but I like to follow the word of last year’s announcer and be among the…
First things first: the medal is just as gorgeous as I hoped when writing the preview for this race. The owl with a stained glass subset behind it was the absolutely perfect reward for being crazy enough to run in 80-degree weather (after completing a half marathon earlier in that same week). Totally worth it. This year was my first time participating in the Twilight 5K at Vancouver Lake. The event also has half-marathon and…
Post-race surveys often include a question asking reasons that you select a race, like location, course, cost, timing, etc. For the Twilight Half Marathon this July I already know my answer: the medal! The stained glass medal, complete with an adorable owl in the middle, will be presented to every 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon finisher. The evening start time, park location, and friend running with me are all just bonuses to that beautiful treasure.…
When you look at a race calendar, you’ll notice that most races take place in the morning, which often makes for early wakeup times on the weekend. Occasionally there will be a later start, or also an evening race to enjoy. The Twilight Half Marathon/10k/5k race is one such evening race that I have had my eyes on for a few years now, and I was excited that this year I was finally able to…
Here is what Run Oregon is watching this week: The Outdoor Sunday Evenings 5k is only $5 – as long as you sign up by June 25! This race is Sunday, July 9 in Beaverton. Low-price race alert! The Harrisburg Firecracker 5k is a 4th of July run held on July 1 in this town near Coburg. The 5k is only $20. Low-price race alert! The price for the Love Liberates Half Marathon and 5k will…
