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 Pacific Coast Running Festival is back! This race is back for it’s second year in beautiful Long Beach, Washington and hosted again by Why Racing. This festival weekend, (previously the Pacific Crest Festival in Sunriver, Oregon two years ago) will have thousands of participants over three days, as it’s an incredibly popular event. The Long Beach Peninsula is gorgeous and you’ll find the freshest seafood, beautiful beaches, stunning rain forests, and an all-around great…
We’ve all made the best of virtual races this past year, but if you’re craving the rush of racing alongside fellow participants on the trail or in the water, the Columbia River Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival has you covered. This three day event in Vancouver, WA partners with the Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival to host running, cycling and swimming events for the whole family. Athletes have the option of Sprint or Olympic distances with…
**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** My first time being exposed to Ultra running was going to Pac Rim a few years ago. I went to cheer on a friend. I also planned to run a few laps…
Thanksgiving Day, a day of tradition, from eating turkey with family and friends to running/walking a 5k! Thanksgiving Day is full of local Turkey Trots! Steventon WA has their own Turkey Trot tradition, beginning the day with a run-walk-jog through Stevenson! This is a FREE 5k event put on by Columbia Gorge Running Club at 8am! A contribution of a non-perishable food or cash for the local food bank is asked. This event had raised…
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…
Thanksgiving is the time of year where I feel most fortunate, and it’s also the best time of year to consider giving to people in need. The 2018 Clark County Turkey Trot 5k/10k began as a way for families to get in an early morning run before a Thanksgiving dinner, and it has now grown into a great way to help the community. 100% of the race day proceeds are donated directly to the Clark…
The Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon first got its start in 1970, where a mere 38 runners gathered for the first event. Fast forward to present day and the 2018 event on November 25, 2018 is expected to have 10,000 participants toe the line! This is a true testament to the power of running in the Pacific NW. Run Oregon is heading to our northern neighbor this year to experience the festivities and report back.…
Time to get your “fat @$$” out of bed and up a mountain for the 14th Annual Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass just up the freeway in Olympia. For all of you mega-fans of saving money, this is the race for you – as it’s only $10! Now, why is it only $10 and why is it called Mega Fat Ass? Why Mega I don’t know but in case you don’t know what a “Fat Ass” race is,…
