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Run Like a Girl Bellingham
September 12, 2017
Coming October 7, 2017. Tiaras and tutus are optional! Run Like a Girl Bellingham is a non-competitive (read: fun!) event supporting Girls on the Run, a non-profit organization that seeks to empower young girls. It’s mostly women but the guys are welcome too in this half marathon or 10K over the Interurban Trail, often referred to as Washington’s Big […]
Charleston Salmon Run and Crab Walk
September 11, 2017
Coming October 7, 2017. It’s the first! The inaugural Charleston Salmon Run and Crab Walk promises some the most scenic routes of all the Oregon races. The coastal fishing village of Charleston is a picturesque setting for this event with 4 distances to choose from: marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 1 mile family fun Crab Walk though the […]
Comrades Marathon
September 7, 2017
Coming June 10, 2018. The world’s largest and oldest ultra marathon race…it’s the Comrades Marathon! Dating back to 1921, the race was initially started as a way to commemorate the South African soldiers killed during World War I, and the spirit of the race is to “celebrate mankind’s spirit over adversity”. This ultra marathon is approximately 89 […]
Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon and 10K
August 10, 2017
Coming September 16, 2017. Let your inner goddess shine at the Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon and 10K. This women-only race takes you across the Bridge of the Gods in Oregon’s Cascade Locks through a scenic route on the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail. Expect about 5 major inclines and a total elevation gain of over […]
Galloping Gertie Half Marathon
August 8, 2017
Coming August 12, 2017. Do you know Gertie? Galloping Gertie is the nickname for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington that famously swayed, twisted, and collapsed into Puget Sound back in 1940 on a particularly windy day. The bridge has since been rebuilt (and is structurally sound now!) and is the location of the Galloping Gertie […]
Leading Ladies’ Marathon
July 28, 2017
Coming August 20, 2017. This is your chance to shine! It’s the Leading Ladies’ Marathon, an all-woman marathon in South Dakota. The point to point course starts at the Lead Country Club at 6,000 feet and gently travels downhill to the finish line at Spearfish City Park, just above 3,600 feet. The mostly downhill route is […]
Fenway Park Marathon
July 20, 2017
Coming September 15, 2017. Here’s something for the bucket list of those Red Sox fans… the inaugural Fenway Park Marathon! Yes, a marathon held completely within this world famous Major League Baseball ballpark. How is that possible? Well, 50 lucky runners will get the chance to run 112 times along the warning track of the oldest […]
Twilight Half Marathon
June 22, 2017
Coming July 8, 2017. If you’re not a morning person, here’s a race for you! It’s the Twilight Half Marathon held in Vancouver, Washington (yes, Washington, right near the border of Oregon). Sleep in, take it easy, have a nice lunch (maybe at the Portland Saturday Market just a short drive away), stretch, and be ready […]
See Jane Run Seattle Half Marathon and 5K
June 13, 2017
Coming July 9, 2017. Chocolate, champagne, and only us girls! It’s the 10th Annual See Jane Run Seattle Half Marathon and 5K! A relatively flat course, road and paved trails, and scenic views await you with this popular women-only race. As they say, don’t just participate, bring it with their free training program with Coach […]
Hatfield McCoy Marathon
April 10, 2017
Coming June 10, 2017. Happily the feud is over! We’re talking about the infamous feud between the Hatfield and the McCoy families, and they’ve since replaced their feud with something much preferred wth the Hatfield McCoy Marathon. Start the weekend off with a pasta dinner the night before the race and an entertaining skit with actors […]
BADWATER Salton Sea
April 5, 2017
Coming April 30, 2017. Twenty eight hours to complete 81 miles with a total elevation gain of over 9000 feet. Just some of the challenges of the BADWATER Salton Sea. Two or three person teams run together (this is not a relay) starting at Salton City (elevation 234 feet below sea level) and finishing at Palomar […]
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
March 30, 2017
Coming May 6, 2017. You may not have a race car, but you can take a lap around the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sign up for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and about at mile 6 of the half marathon, you’ll enter the Indy 500 Speedway, running a full 2.5 miles where those race cars reach […]
Great Ocean Road Running Festival
March 28, 2017
Coming May 20, 2017. Known as Australia’s most stunning running festival. The Great Ocean Road Running Festival is a destination race with sun, sand, gorgeous scenery, and colorful kites! There’s a distance for everyone from the 1.5K Kids’ Gallop to the 60K Ultra Marathon. Most of the race distances hug the southernmost coastline, granting panoramic vistas and […]
SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon
March 27, 2017
Coming April 30, 2017. Get ready for a day in the park! It’s the SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon held in New York’s iconic Central Park. The most visited urban park in the United States and it’s also a National Historic Landmark, is a beautiful setting for this all-women race. You’ll loop around Central Park twice – […]
Green Sock Half & Shamrock’n Race
March 3, 2017
Coming March 12, 2017. Get your green on! Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at the Green Sock Half & Shamrock’n Race at Burnaby Lake. Choose from half marathon, half marathon relay, 7 miler, or 5K scenic courses in this stunning wildlife sanctuary circling the lake that was created by a glacier 12,000 years ago. Those Canadian’s know […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco
February 1, 2017
Coming March 26, 2017. A thrill to run across the Golden Gate Bridge! The Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco has one of the most scenic courses in this very popular race series. Starting in Golden Gate Park, you’ll travel through residential neighborhoods until you reach Lincoln Boulevard with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. […]
Rain Run
January 10, 2017
Coming January 21, 2017. Now’s your chance to splash through the puddles! It’s the Rain Run held in, where else, but the Pacific Northwest! This half marathon is a pleasant (albeit wet!), flat, out-and-back course along the Sammamish River Trail, between Redmond and Woodinville, just east of Seattle. This is a boutique event that is limited […]
Everglades Half Marathon
October 27, 2016
Coming November 19, 2016. Keep an eye out for a manatee! The inaugural Everglades Half Marathon will be held entirely within Florida’s Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. This is a flat course with no major climbs and follows the Shark Valley Tram Road offering views of the diverse flora and fauna of the area. […]
Mt. Gaoligong Ultra
October 25, 2016
Coming November 18, 2016. A 100+ mile journey through time and history. This is the inaugural year for the Mt. Gaoligong Ultra, a 104-mile trail ultra marathon over a grueling 36 hour period. Starting at the “Yin and Yang Gates,”, racers travel over marked trails around Mt. Gaoligong, the last mountain through the southern ancient silk road […]
Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K race
October 7, 2016
Coming October 8-9, 2016. Get your polka dot dress ready for the Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K Race! Held in Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, New York, this race pays homage to the actress, comedian, model, film-studio executive, and producer, even setting a world record in 2014, when they recreated the iconic I Love Lucy grape stomping […]
Niagara Falls International Marathon
September 26, 2016
Coming October 30, 2016. One of the few marathons that starts in one country and finishes in another. It’s the Niagara Falls International Marathon, voted one of the most scenic marathons in Canada. The marathon course is relatively flat but can be windy and takes you through the residential streets of Buffalo, New York, eventually making […]
Mud & Chocolate Weekend
September 22, 2016
Coming November 5-6, 2016. Calling all chocolate lovers! It’s the Mud and Chocolate Weekend at the Redmond Watershed Preserve! If you’re a Chocoholic, there’s a 4.5 mile run on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday. The course takes you through the wide dirt trails surrounded by an old growth forest of Hemlocks and Douglas Firs, […]
Bellin Women’s Half Marathon
September 21, 2016
Coming October 9, 2016. An inspiring event for women. The Bellin Women’s Half Marathon is held in Green Bay, Wisconsin and starts the weekend out right with a Women’s Inspiration Dinner on Friday including a pasta dinner (load up on the carbs for the race!) and nationally renowned key note speaker. Saturday is the big […]
Run Like Hell Half Marathon
September 21, 2016
Coming October 23, 2016. Have you picked out your Halloween costume yet? Well, it’s time to do that and sign up for the Run Like Hell Half Marathon! The course takes you through downtown Portland so there will be some small hills but expect beautiful Oregon mountain and river views, entertainment and race support every two miles, […]