If you’re on my wavelength, you’ll see the appeal in running the Notorious 5k race. This event, put on by Why Racing Events, which will highlight a different notorious woman each year and raise money for Girls on the Run. You’ll also probably really appreciate the RBG-themed race shirt, the Notorious buff and sticker, and medal featuring a quote from the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg. This year will again highlight RBG, who most of us…
This popular Thanksgiving run is staying virtual in 2021, but the tradition and spirit of giving will continue in support of local families in need. Give n’ Gobble has been a Sherwood tradition since 2007, and in typical years draws around 2,500 runners on Thanksgiving morning. Popular with both the local high school athletes and families of all ages, the field is a great mix of competitive and fun runners. As in 2020, this…
The Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon is part running race, part wine festival; the usual event is a two-day celebration of running, wine tasting, and live music. While we are still navigating additional health and safety guidelines, this race is staying virtual for 2021 and making its full in-person return in 2022. But this doesn’t mean there’s no wine country fun this year! You can choose to run or walk a 5K or a half…
When we refer to running being good for your health, it’s usually in the “get the blood pumping to strengthen your heart and help your sanity” kind of way, but the good folks at the Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Foundation have a much grander vision. On Saturday, August 7th, participate in a virtual run/walk to raise money for ovarian cancer research. Register for the 5k, 10k or enjoy a 1-mil family fun walk. Since this…
As in-person races are slowly coming back onto the calendar this spring, I’m looking forward to running with a group again. At the same time I am thankful for race organizers who are offering a virtual run option either alongside or instead of an in-person event. The 2021 Hop Hop Half, 10k, and 5k was scheduled as a blended event with in-person small groups starting at time slots throughout the morning, and a virtual option…
One of Run Oregon’s favorite spring events, the Bend Marathon and Half, is not canceled this year, it just sadly can’t be held in person. Although the event itself can’t be the great get together it usually is, you can still download the course map and run it on your own to get the full Bend experience, or choose to run your distance wherever you and still get the great swag. All of the details…
I have to admit, I’ve done very few races this past year – and all of the ones I’ve participated in have been virtual. I miss the fun of running into and catching up (figuratively) with friends and seeing people’s training pay off. I miss meeting new people at races and the joy that you can see on strangers’ faces as they cross the finish line. However one thing that has gotten me to sign…
The inaugural Andy’s Dash for Doernbecher 5K is coming up quickly on January 22nd, 2021. Due to COVID, the race will be virtual for its debut, but results will be accepted from January 22nd through January 25th. This is a fundraiser for OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, which offers “the region’s broadest range of pediatric treatments” and provides “the greatest number of children’s specialists working together in the same location”. Registration closes today, December 31st so…
For many of us, 2021 cannot get here fast enough. There is just something magical about a new year. Especially when that year is not 2020. 😛 To celebrate the new year, ORRC is hosting its annual Y2K run (virtual this time to keep all of the runners, walkers, and volunteers safe). This virtual event provides participants with a lot more options than most years. Instead of just one day, racers can complete the distance…
2020 has required us all to get a bit creative, whether that means imagining that the kitchen table is a corner office or imagining that Zoom is the trendy new happy hour bar. While these changes are grounded in pragmatic safety concerns, the upsides are undeniable – no commute, no dress code, and no waiting for an open table! Perhaps no one has mastered the art of a successful Plan B better than Tofurkey,…
