From USATF Press Release – The Team USA men tallied 71 points to win the team silver medal Sunday at the World Mountain Running Championships in Kamnik, Slovenia. The men’s race was held over a 12 kilometer course with more than 4,200 feet of vertical gain. The route started in a wide, grassy meadow and quickly merged into a paved and level roadway for the next kilometer. The terrain changed to a gravel road and …more »
September 2010 News
Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon Debut a Success
September 7, 2010From Press Release – Running through Oregon’s scenic wine country suited Stephen Pifer of Eugene, OR just fine. Pifer ran neck and neck with second place finisher Michael Wisniewski of Corvallis, OR, for twelve miles before pulling away and winning the inaugural event with a time of 1:07:16. Wisniewski finished with a time of 1:07:27. Carrie Heineck, a late entry from Portland and mother of a five-month-old baby, won the women’s overall title with a …more »
Race Report: 2010 Scoggins Valley Olympic Triathlon
September 7, 2010Submitted by Craig Dean – Considered by many as one of the most beautiful and historic triathlon racing sights in the Pacific Northwest, Hagg Lake in Scoggins Valley was in prime form on Saturday September 4. It was a clear day with high temps touching 70 degrees. With the Scoggins Valley Triathlon taking place over an otherwise busy Labor Day weekend, the Olympic event drew in 97 finishers and the combination of duathletes, relays and …more »
Beaverton, OR to Host 5K on October 16
September 7, 2010From Press Release – Are you looking for a local, family-friendly race to kick off the fall season? If so, then sign up today for the Desire, Direction, and Determination 5K on October 16 at 8:00am in Beaverton, OR. Brought to you by Tri-D Fitness, the event will start and finish at Tri-D’s location just off Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway next to Jesuit High School. Winding through the beautiful surrounding neighborhoods, it is a flat, fast course, …more »
Foot Traffic to Host Holiday Half Marathon
September 2, 2010From Press Release – Portland, OR-based specialty running store Foot Traffic announced today that it will be holding a half marathon and 5K aptly named the Holiday Half that will take place on December 12, 2010 – and will be limited to 1,000 registrants. The out-and-back course on the east side of of the Willamette River in Portland starts and finishes at the adidas North America Headquarters and winds along Willamette Blvd. to the sounds …more »
Hood River’s Inaugural Echelon Gran Fondo Nearly Sold Out
September 1, 2010From Press Release – Thanks to the cycling passion in the Northwest, the inaugural Echelon Gran Fondo in Hood River is filling up quickly towards its rider capacity. Don’t miss out! Echelon plans to offer an epic day for all levels of cyclists and a very different event – not simply because of the scenery, but because we have an epicurean adventure in store – or simply said – fantastic food and great entertainment to …more »
Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Registration Open
September 1, 2010From AA Sports Press Release – AA Sports is proud to present the 15th Annual Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival presented by Sunriver Vacations, which will take place June 24 – 26, 2011 in Sunriver, Oregon. Pacific Crest is rated among the most scenic events in the country and typically attracts many top athletes from around the nation. The weekend is filled with music, food, entertainment and a Sport and Fitness Expo. Pacific Crest offers …more »
