Running for a cause is one of the most meaningful ways this sport can benefit a community and how we can use our passion to help people. The Race for the Homeless, is in its 20th year and donates 100% of the proceeds from the race to Open House Ministries. Open House Ministries has been aiding families without homes by providing shelter and and life skills training since 1986. Yet, this organization is so much…
“Every race is different. Every race organizer is different. Showing up at an event is different for every course, every race, some are just weird. Today, I find myself just outside of Tri-Cities, in fact, just outside of the city of Pasco. When I first got here, at about 4:30 AM, there was no one here. To be honest I didn’t expect too many people to be here, as it is my understanding this is…
The Orcas Island 50k is sold out for 2019, and registration for the races Lottery is between August 1st and August 10th of every year. This preview is intended for the August 2019 and lottery registration for the 2020 race. Orcas Island 50k has so much to offer for participants supporters alike. Put on by Rainshadow Running, whose events are known for showcasing some of the most beautiful but challenging race courses in the Northwest,…
After a year of racing, sometimes it’s just nice to take it easy and culminate the 365th AND 1st day of the year with a casual event. The New Years Eve Fun 5k Walk/Run, starting at Ester Short Park in Vancouver at 1145pm, will be casual in nature and FREE for the wallet. Meet the crew at the Clock Tower to count down 2017 with a sparkling apple juice toast at the stroke of Midnight, followed by…
While the majority of our content falls within Oregon and SW Washington, we do like to cover events from all over the country. We have written race reviews from Idaho, California, Utah, Arizona, and even North Carolina. It only seems fitting that we should showcase races in our northern neighbor – the great state of Washington. We complete a variety of Washington-based previews and reviews around the Evergreen State, and we want to add Evergreen…
Kick off spring with a beautiful run or walk in the Pugent Sound on March 22nd. Mercer Island is hosting their 42nd annual Half Marathon, 10k run, 5k and a 1/2 mile kids’ dash. Last year the event hosted a record 5,000 participants running and walking.
There are a lot of things to draw Oregonians to the Tri-Cities area of Washington, not the least of which is the burgeoning wine scene and real, live sunshine from time to time. That same sunshine might also be a draw if you’re a runner looking to dry out and enjoy a change of scenery. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Foot Race includes 5 and 10k distances, and start and finish at Kimo’s where pre- and post-…
