I normally run the Freedomthon on July 4, but with that race on hiatus this year, I looked around for another Independence Day race. The ORRC 5 on the 4th checked off all of the boxes: on the southwest side of town, not too early, flat course with mostly straightaway sections, and ample parking. I’ve run ORRC events before but not this race, and I’m glad I got to try it out. If you are…
Sunday, October 28th is the date for the inaugural Fall Frolick 5K & Kids Dash at Memorial Park in Wilsonville, just a short drive south of Portland on I-5. This years 5k will be a looped run from the Stein Boozier Barn at Murase Plaza through beautiful Memorial Park. Dress in costume to add to the fun experience! All runners will receive a FREE t-shirt and post race snacks. Registration is limited, so make sure you…
For several years now, every spring a group of women has gathered on Saturday mornings to train for a late May, women-only half marathon, which was organized by the co-founders of the running group. This year, they handed off the race planning and management to an outside organization, who rebranded the run to the Me.She.We women’s half marathon, 10k, and team relay on June 2nd. I was excited for a run in my home town,…
The inaugural women-only Me.She.We race will take place on Saturday, June 2nd in Wilsonville, just 20 miles south of Portland. The event offers a half marathon, a 10k, and a four person team relay. The races start and end in near the River Shelter in beautiful Memorial Park, where you will be able to relax in the shade of some tall trees during the after-party. The race is offering an early half marathon start for…
This is my all time favorite time of year to participate in running events. The holidays are in full swing, and everyone is in a festive spirit. The 2017 Reindeer Romp, held in Wilsonville OR is the perfect family friendly holiday race. This is a 5K Fun Run and Kids Dash. This year participants will receive a Reindeer Romp and Bullwinkle Bash t-shirt, reindeer antlers and a red nose and a $5 game card in…
Now in just it’s 2nd year, the Don’t Sweat it 5k Walk/Run is a race organized by the Nehrkorn Family, in honor of their son, Oliver, who was diagnosed with Ectodermal Dysplasias, which is a disorder that creates defects in the hair, nails, sweat glands or teeth. Oliver only has eight teeth currently, but has had multiple surgeries to allow for implants and dentures. The family decided to hold this race in order to raise…
For many years, the Kiwanis Fun Run has been a tradition in Wilsonville on the last Saturday of July, and it is the major fundraiser for the local Kiwanis Club. Kids of all ages (through 8th grade) can sign up for free to run some distance (depending on their age) on the running track by Wood Middle School and receive a free shirt, medal, snacks, and free lunch at Chipotle on July 29. To extend…
Holiday weekends are a great chance to run a race on a new-to-you route because there are many events held in less common locations. The 5 on the 4th 5k run in Wilsonville on July 4th is one of those races. The race starts and ends on the campus of Mentor Graphics and the course runs a big loop on local streets. The event is chip timed and walker friendly with a course limit of…
If you’re looking for a fun and inexpensive holiday themed run for you to run with your family, Wilsonville’s Reindeer Romp is just the thing for you. Now in its fourth year, the race is organized by the city’s Parks and Rec department. You can now register online, and a free shirt is guaranteed to registrations by November 25. *** Updated 11/19/2016: Email from the race organizer states that “year we have a new route…
Just after the middle school and high school cross country season ends, you have a chance to run another cross country race at Sandelie Golf course in West Linn. The third annual HTC Series Veterans Day Run is held on Saturday, November 5th with a 9am start time. For each registration, $10 is donated to the restoration of the Military Museum at Fort Withycombe in Happy Valley.
