You may have noticed that obstacle course races (OCRs) in the Portland area are becoming fewer and farther between. If you’re like me and itching for a taste of an OCR, I’d recommend getting registered for Mud, Sweat, and BBQ at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn. This 5K mud run is low key and perfect for the first timer or the veteran OCR racer. This off-road event includes 12-20 obstacles using the terrain…
It’s time to start thinking about spring running! I know, we are deep in the middle of winter, but the tulips are starting to peek their little green tips out of the ground in preparation for spring. And, what better way to celebrate the coming of spring than to run through the tulip fields of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm at the Tulip Trail Run? Who knows what the weather will be like, but for sure…
If you are interested in a trail race in late March, take a look at the Tulip Trail Run. This is a half, 10k, and 5k race taking place at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm & Vineyard in Woodburn, about 30 miles south of Portland. Race day is March 19th. Course Historically, the half marathon course has included routes outside the farm, while the 5K and 10K stay on the farm grounds. You want to…
The Mud, Sweat & Beers is a 5k mud run (non-timed fun run, but there will be a clock set up) combined with access to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm Garden Party & BBQ; with all proceeds going to local charities. The event is organized and hosted by the Woodburn Rotary Club and the good folks at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm are letting runners make a mess at their place. Registration for the event…
Spring is just around the corner in the Pacific Northwest, so it’s the perfect time to start planning for some tiptoeing through the tulips. Or maybe running through the trails alongside them. The fourth annual Tulip Trail Run is coming up in just over a month with your chance to spend time on a beautiful farm with other runners and walkers. This year’s event will be the first time all finishers receive a medal for…
Hey guys – I don’t know if you heard, but there’s an eclipse coming up. Man, I can’t believe nobody is talking about this… All sarcasm aside, it is sure to be an interesting eclipse day and weekend (August 19-21), with numbers of people streaming into the state estimated to number in the 6 figures. I’m sure it will be stressful, especially for those of us in the “Path of Totality”, which will encompass the…
Sometimes running is all about the location. The tried and true routes can get stale and it is fun to run in a new area. I’m sure not many could say they have run some miles through a tulip farm, and the Tulip Trail Run on March 25th could be a unique chance. Located at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, this race is a fundraiser for the Oregon City High School Track and…
Small town races can be a lot of fun! Not only do you get to run in a town you may not necessarily visit, and you can feel good about participating in a fundraiser for a school or other lesser known organization. The Woodburn School Run is now in its third year, and this year’s race takes place on Saturday, October 29th at Woodburn High School. The race is open to all ages, but children…
The 2nd Annual Tulip Trail Run takes off Saturday morning, April 2nd at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm outside of Woodburn. Expect mud, dirt, dazzlingly colorful tulip fields, mud, a hazelnut orchard, and mud! This is a very fun race through the farm on field trails and dirt roads, with 5k and 10k options. If it’s anything like last year it will be sloppy and slippery in spots, so bring shoes and clothes that you…
The inaugural Mud, Sweat, and Beers 5K mud run will debut at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn on October 3rd. This new event promises mud and 12 obstacles for the 5K, and a Brewfest (for an additional discounted fee) featuring 6 breweries, a winery, and 4 food vendors. Brought to you by Woodburn Rotary, this 5K mud run will benefit the Woodburn Boys and Girls Club.
