Since I started running, I’ve been on the lookout for unique races. I’ve done the colored runs, mud runs, glow runs, foamy runs, obstacle races, road races, and trail races – events with ALL sorts of entertainment. But am always on the lookout for something a little different. When I first stumbled upon the White River Snowshoe Race, I have vowed to attend at some point in my life. Maybe, to avid snow people this…
All runners have a race “bucket list”, right?! That group of events that they are planning for and desperately want to add to their list if time (and cost and training) allows. Once of those races for me is the White River Snowshoe Race 4k and 8k, a non-traditional running event that has me hooked – at least visually. The snowshoe race, put on by X-dog Events, takes place at the White River West Sno Park on…
During the winter months in Oregon, there are fewer races to choose from than in the summer, but the ones that keep their spot on the calendar for many years are the fun and well executed events, such as X-Dog Events’ Ho Ho 5k in Tigard. I have participated in this event several times, and whether it was 20*F or pouring rain, I had a great time. The race starts and ends in Cook Park…
