The largest, and oldest snowshoe event will be taking place on Sunday, January 16, 2022. X-Dog Events presents this lovely 8k and 4k snowshoe extravaganza, which takes place at the White River West Sno Park, near Mt. Hood, Oregon. Most years have seen over 250 participants, and the race directors are working to create a COVID-safe event. Never tried a snowshoe event before? Don’t worry – if you can walk 5-miles, you shouldn’t have a…
Welcome to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. Make sure you bookmark our Race Calendar for more info: Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 12.30.21 – 1.2.22 F*CK 2021 New Years Race Terrapin Events Virtual $30.00 https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/ANYWHERE/FCK2021NewYearsRun 10k, 5k 1.1.22 – 1.9.22 Ball Drop Why Racing Events Virtual $39.00 https://balldrop.raceroster.com/ Half, 10k, 5k 1.1.22 Resolution Run Heart of the Valley Corvallis Mid-Valley $0.00 http://www.hotvrunners.com/resolution-run.html…
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…
The 2020 Deschutes River Half Marathon & 2.020 Mile Run/Walk, hosted by XDog Events, in Maupin is a great way to spend your New Year’s morning. Getting the first run of the year done with a scenic half marathon (or the 2.020 mile run / walk) will shake off the past year and, ideally, any lingering side effects from the night before! The half marathon will begin at 9:00AM at the BLM access road –…
The trails are starting to get muddy and slippery so it is harder and harder to find a good trail race. But, don’t fret, there is a tough one right around the corner that is definitely worth running. The 28th Annual (that’s right TWENTY EIGHT YEARS!) Kevin’s Cup 8K Trail Run put on by X-Dog Events is on November 9th, 2019 and takes place in West Linn at the Mary S. Young Park. If you…
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…
When I arrived at the Ho Ho 5K, I immediately realized I was not dressed appropriately Christmas-like! I had donned my somewhat festive tights, but my running wardrobe is decidedly lacking in red and green. I felt strangely out of place in my salmon-colored top as I was surrounded by Santa suits, ugly Christmas sweaters, Grinch onesies, and a plethora of Christmas pajama pants. It is the first time I’ve ever been at a race…
In 2017, I was fortunate to remain uninjured and to participate in an average of two organized races each month. Some of them were races I had done before, and some were brand new to me this year. Apart from relays, I stuck to 5k to 10k distances. It was very difficult to narrow it down to just a few, so I picked my favorite race in each of the four seasons: Wurstfest 5k/10k (Mount…
There are some running events where you know you’ll have an excellent time, but the weather is the big wild card. This year was my third time running X-dog Events’ Ho Ho 5k in Tigard’s beautiful Cook Park, and the conditions were as perfect as you can wish for in early December. It wasn’t raining and the temperature hovered around 43* for the nearly 300 participants in this year’s event. When I got to the…
Celebrate the New Year in Maupin, Oregon with a fun and challenging race on New Year’s day. Whether you are hoping to work off a hang over or set the tone for 2017 with a tough and rewarding venture, look no further than the Deschutes River Half Marathon (and 2.017 mile run/walk). Lodging is available at Imperial River Company (which is also the point to check in for the race). New year celebrations start the night before…
