Worst Day of the Year run

Race Recap: 2020 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)

February 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

Two races in less than a week was not my best idea ever. But it wasn’t my worst one either (that would be when I decided to run to marathons in a month). But when I decided to do 10.5 miles before the race, that’s when my idea got impressively [read more...]

2020 Races on our Radar: January 8

January 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

This is our weekly (usually) post highlighting low-cost races, races that may cost more but for a cause we think is important, and price increases or deadlines. We usually do the upcoming weekend and the one after that, so if you’re feeling [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)

January 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Last winter was my first experience with the Worst Day of the Year Run. And it was the most fun I ever had at a worst anything. There is so much about this race that is fun. To start with, you get to choose your start time: 9, 10, or 11am. So, you [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #44: November 19

November 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)

February 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you register for a running event in early February, you know that weather could have a major impact on your day. And when the event is called “Worst Day of the Year Run,” that impact is probably going to be trouble with a capital T. But for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)

December 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

The organizers behind the Worst Day of the Year Run know that it might be hard for you to think about running during the wet winter months, so they crafted a practically perfect 5K that includes a medal at the end. And as the website says; “of [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #4: January 23

January 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

Welcome to a new year of the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #2: January 9

January 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest in the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Worst Day of the Year 5k (Troutdale)

January 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

Oregon runners often pride themselves in the fact that they will run outside no matter the weather. The people behind the Worst Day of the Year 5k run have taken this to heart and have researched which day in weather history has the most unpleasant [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)

December 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

Even though we have entered the “dark days” of the year, and rain has been in our lives, I still haven’t felt overwhelmed with the bad weather. Things can (and will) definitely get worse. The Worst Day of the Year 5k is counting [read more...]

2017 Races on our Radar #4

January 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

Heads up folks, you’ve got a chance to get back in the swing of things with a fun group run and save 20% off on your gear tomorrow (Wednesday, January 25, 2017). Read on to get the details … there may even be door prizes! Here’s [read more...]

2017 Races on our Radar #3

January 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Here are the races and running news we think you should know about for this week! Did you miss out on the earlybird pricing for the 2017 Shamrock Run? Well, if you’re reading this on Tuesday night, no you didn’t! They’ve extended [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Worst Day of the Year Run (DISCOUNT code and GIVEAWAY info included!)

January 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you’re an Oregon runner, you know that the “Worst Day” can’t stop you. So, we’re giving away four pairs of entries to the Worst Day of the Year run on January 28. To enter, simply post a photo of your feet – [read more...]

Happy Birthday! Win an entry to the Worst Day of the Year on our Best Day! [GIVEAWAY]

December 20, 2015 // 1 Comment

Happy 2nd Birthday to Us! 2 years ago, we decided to venture out on our own – into a scary blogging world full of website lingo, social media accounts, and the relative unknown. What we have landed on 2 years later is more than we could have [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2015 Worst Day of the Year Run (January 31, 2015)

February 13, 2015 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Worst Day of the Year Run

December 31, 2014 // 0 Comments

Is January 31st the worst day of the year? That remains to be seen, but it is the date for the 2015 Worst Day of the Year Run. This is the day to brave the weather, whatever it may be, don your most creative costume and head to McMenamins [read more...]

Race Preview: 2014 Worst Day Of The Year Run

January 5, 2014 // 1 Comment

Think end of January or early February in Oregon. What are the first few words that come to mind? Dreary, soaked, grey, rain, blustery or damp? That’s what I think of. Well, no fear, there’s a cure for it. Suit up in your most colorful costume, [read more...]