A race in late December is always a risk when it comes to weather conditions. The Ugly Holiday Sweater Run fell on a particularly rainy, but warmer than usual Saturday. Me and a couple of friends made the annual trip to Road Runner Sports in Tualatin for this free untimed 5K benefiting the Ladybug CDH Foundation. This foundation raises funds for northwest families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH.) CDH is a congenital malformation (birth…
There’s just something fun and festive about breaking out an ugly holiday sweater and going for a run with a group of equally ugly sweaters. So, I gathered a few of my running friends to join me for the 7th Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Run. Some of them were running it for the first time and some were returning. This annual event that encourages us to get ugly is a free, low-key, untimed 5K. This…
This Radar Post is starting out with a few announcements of price bumps. Because 2018 is coming up soon and we want to help you save money! Nothing is worse than deciding to run a race the day after a hefty price bump. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! Here are some…
Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week – mainly some free group runs related to the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays – but some fun New Year’s events you should get on your radar if you’re planning to run it out this year. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it…
Time for another “Races on our Radar” post – where we bring you info on low-cost races and group runs you might otherwise overlook, info on the big races like registration deadlines and price increases, and fun details to help you decide which events look like the most fun! 5th Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Run – Saturday, December 17 at Road Runner Sports in Tualatin This is a FUN, untimed 5K run or walk through streets…
There sure are a lot of ugly sweater-themed runs…! This one is the Ugly Holiday Sweater Dash, and it takes place in West Linn for the eighth year in a row. (Need some examples of ugly holiday sweaters? Take a look here.) The race has two distance options: a stopwatch timed 5K, and an untimed 1 mile. It’s intended to be a “small town race just for fun and to raise funds for local charities that…
Vernonia’s 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Run will take place on Saturday, December 12th at Anderson Park in Vernonia. Intended to strengthen community bonds and bring people together to celebrate the season, all ages and abilities are invited. Organized by the Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce, this event offers a 5k run/walk with a little holiday flair. Register online by November 28th to make sure you get an”Ugly Sweater’ race shirt. Prices remain the same, but shirts…
When I heard that the Ladybug CDH Foundation was putting on their 3rd Annual (free!) Ugly Holiday Sweater Run, I was determined to make it this year. Those that know me, know that I am not a costumed running kind of girl. I prefer my comfortable running gear with no frills. But, for this cause, I decided to go for the ugly sweater. After terrifying thoughts of having to search through a multitude of 2nd hand…
This is a FREE event and was so much fun last year, you can check out some of the race recaps here and mine is here. This event is an untimed 1 mile walk and 5K run/walk starting at the Tualatin Road Runner Sports. After the race, enjoy hot drinks and goodies along with the holiday festive environment and the crazy holiday sweaters that participants will be wearing! This event will benefit the Ladybug CDH Foundation, which is an organization…
