Vancouver and Clark County, WA have quickly become a hotbed of activity on the local racing scene in the last decade or so. One such race, brought to us by Why Racing Events, is the St. Patrick’s Day themed race, the Couve Clover Run. This event, held on Sunday March 19th this year at Vancouver Waterfront Park, includes 3, 7, and 10 mile races. New this year is a fun 1 mile walk option, the…
Silver Falls State Park is always a scenic treat, and Run Wild Adventures put on a great race, so come on out to Silverton for the annual 2023 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run on February 25th this year. This 6.6 mile trail running adventure is a challenging single and double track trek around the Silver Falls Howard Creek horse area. Runners will take off on the Buck Mountain Loop and Smooth Creek Trails, and if…
If you’re a runner and you do road races in Oregon, you’ve heard of Run With Paula Events. Paula Harkin is the race director for several wonderful events throughout the year and her races are the Gold Standard. Every one of them is well marked, well organized, well supported, and (most importantly,) well loved. The courses are often challenging (Hello Helvetia Hills!) but beautiful (Ah, Bridge of the Goddess!!) and well worth the price tag.…
There was a time that getting beaten by a 7 year old at a 5k might feel a bit .. Humbling. But I later found out he was actually 10, not 7, (my kids are tall for their age and I’m horrible about guessing with other people’s kids) and if there’s anything my body has taught me in the last few years, it’s that I’m built for endurance but not necessarily for speed. I’m okay…
Do you have any resolutions that have to do with running in 2023? If so, maybe the 2023 Resolution Run 5k will help you achieve them! This race, held in North Clark County for over 13 years, will occur on January 7th this year. This race was started by Get Bold Events, then passed onto Whisper Running, and is now home with Why Racing Events in their old stomping grounds. This race will be held…
The likelihood of ever doing a Turkey Trot in your lifetime is good, whether you’re a runner, a walker, or just someone who wants to get out of your house and get some fresh air before the craziness of the holiday comes knocking. In the PNW, there’s no shortage of these Turkey Day races, so it’s really just about choosing the one that’s best for you. In my case, it was all about convenience. I…
Anyone in Portland who’s ever run a Run With Paula event knows how awesome the races are. Despite the fact that I’m typically a long distance runner, I am always willing to get out of bed for not one but THREE short 5k’s in the winter for the PRC Winter 5k Series. As mentioned previously, there are three events in the series, and the first one is coming up on December 17th in Beaverton. You…
“Santa” and “posse” are not words that I’ve thought of together before. But add in “Run” and anything becomes possible. 2022 Santa’s Posse 5k Run/Walk is a chance to celebrate and do some good in the world, which are two of my favorite things in a race. All participants receive a full Santa’s suit as part of registration. And this is a serious suit: jacket, pants, hat, and beard. Plus, you’ll receive a finisher’s medal…
Come out to Eugene on Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at beautiful Richardson Park (Fern Ridge Reservoir) for the 6th Annual Save the Bee 5K Run/Walk, presented by GloryBee. This is a unique running event in Eugene, as it runs through Richardson Park, and will be a gorgeous course for everyone. Richardson Park is located in west Eugene, near Territorial Hwy and Clear Lake Road. It’s also a great opportunity to band together and help Save…
The Bridge of the Goddess 2022 starts on the Bridge of Gods in Cascade Locks on Saturday, September 17th. This Half Marathon, 10k & 5k is a challenging out and back course along the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail with waterfalls, ferns and wildflowers to take in. With plenty of aid stations along the way and safe from traffic, the historic trail hugs the cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge and includes spectacular views. Plan…
