The following is from a press release issued by Terrapin Events today – note the discount is only offered to those that can verify their registration to a 2017 Vancouver USA Marathon event: After months of intense training, the local running community recently suffered a spiritual blow, as the Vancouver USA Marathon was canceled merely weeks before race time. In an effort to console a fervent Portland-area running community, Terrapin Events (Terrapin) offers a discount to all…
The Run Molalla Race Series has opened registration for their three-race series! The first 50 to sign up get a free trucker hat and there’s a special medal for those who finish all three events. The races are the Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon on April 15, the Freedom 5k on July 4, and the Molalla River Trail Race 5k, 10k, and half on September 23. Registration is $89 or $99, depending on which distance you…
“[The Vancouver USA Marathon] is the ONLY Marathon with a Summer Brewfest and our event is the Hidden Gem of the NW!” – Vancouver USA Marathon I can attest this is the truth! I have participated in the Vancouver USA Half Marathon four times (after completing the event this year) during the event’s 5 year history. I have only missed the inaugural year, however, fellow Run Oregon blogger Matt Rasmussen was in attendance (read his preview of his history…
The Vancouver USA Marathon Weekend will always hold a special place in my heart. Back in the day, when I had reached the point of no return (and ballooning up to about 45 pounds more than I wanted), I started my running journey. Now, after a myriad of 5k-15k/s, one duathlon, one triathlon, a 20-miler, and a full marathon, my 35th half marathon is upon me – the 2015 Vancouver USA Half Marathon. And thing that both myself AND…
I checked in on some of our past inspirational athletes and wanted to pass along an update. I know that for me it’s easy to make excuses, but this group reminds me that every day is a gift and I have the choice to take advantage of that gift or waste it, the choice is mine. I want to seize every day and these guys inspire me to do that.
When it comes to Run Oregon bloggers who enjoy their beer, we have a wide variety of partakers. But clearly the two most indulgent are Matt Rasmussen and Marilyn Tycer. They typically live on Untappd and have, more than once, ran into each other in beer lines at races and at brewfests around the Northwest. Oregon and Washington are craft and microbrewery royalty, and these two surely are getting their fill. For reference sake, Marilyn has…
The Vancouver USA Marathon weekend is coming up in a few days, and with it comes its amazing Active Expo, where you will pick up your race packet and browse the vendor tables. The expo takes place at Ester Short Park in Vancouver, WA, Friday through Sunday, with packet pickup available Friday and Saturday. Parking is free at several close locations indicated on the parking map.
One of my favorite races in the Portland Metro Area is soon approaching and is selling out fast – The Vancouver USA Marathon and Half Marathon. The event, organized by Energy Events, is ranked as one of the top nine best new marathons for 2014 by Runner’s World and as one of the top 10 “Fun-Feature Filled Marathons in the USA” for 2013.
The Vancouver USA Marathon (VUM) is about a month away, and there are some deadlines to be aware of. Tonight 5/12/14 by 11:59pm is the last day to register or change race distance and still receive your personalized Race Bib printed with your name on it!! So if you’ve been on the fence about signing up or switching your distance up or down, do it today to get your name on the bib. Follow this link…
