The current (August/September 2011) issue of RaceCenter Northwest Magazine is now available. This is our annual Women’s Issue, which includes the following features and departments. Visit your local specialty running store, triathlon shop or bike shop to pick up a copy, or find RaceCenter at select Jamba Juice locations throughout Oregon and Washington. RaceCenter Northwest Magazine is also available DIGITALLY, compliments of the Eugene Women’s Half Marathon. Click here to check out the current issue …more »
July 2011 News
Over the Narrows, Gig Harbor – Tacoma 10 Mile Run Offers Labor Day Weekend Family Fun
July 25, 2011From Press Release – The second annual Over the Narrows Gig Harbor – Tacoma Run on September 3, 2011 at 8:00 am promises a day of fitness and fun for running enthusiasts and entire families. The Over the Narrows debut in 2010 received rave reviews for the unique course, efficient management and family entertainment. This year’s event is expected to attract up to 1200 runners for the chip-timed 10 mile run with spectacular views; the …more »
July 30-31 Slated as One of the Largest Triathlon Weekends of the 2011 Season in Portland
July 14, 2011From Press Release – The last weekend in July in the Northwest means great weather, warm water temperatures and great mid-summer racing action. This year’s All Women’s Triathlon & Duathlon will be held on Saturday, July 30 at Blue Lake Park in Fairview, OR. The following day, the venue will host the (coed) Amica Mid-Summer Triathlon & Duathlon. Both days will offer a sports and fitness expo, music, brunch, prizes, and a Kid’s Splash, Pedal-n-Dash …more »
Race Report: 2011 Hagg Lake Olympic Triathlon
July 11, 2011Submitted by Craig Dean – On the second Saturday in July, Pacific Northwest multisport athlete’s enjoy an annual opportunity to race in the area’s most scenic and historic Olympic distance race – the Hagg Lake Triathlon. Dating back to the mid 80′s, and the original Bud Light Triathlon Series, Hagg Lake in Forest Grove, OR is widely known as the trail blazer for the sport of triathlon in the region. The Olympic race on Saturday …more »
Bend, Oregon to host USGP of Cyclocross presented by Greenware® Season Finale December 10-11, 2011
July 7, 2011From Press Release – Officials from the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross announced today that they have accepted a bid from Visit Bend to host the final two races of the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series presented by Greenware®. The 2011 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross (USGP) is a four weekend, eight race series comprised of the Planet Bike Cup – Madison, WI on September 24 and 25, The New Belgium Cup – Fort …more »
Registration for Portland’s Holiday Half Opens on July 15
July 5, 2011Portland, OR-based specialty running store Foot Traffic announced today that it will be open registration on July 15 for the Holiday Half Marathon & 5K. The event made a hugely successful debut in 2010, selling out in just four weeks. This year’s second annual event will take place December 11, 2011 and will be limited to 3,000 half marathoners and 1,000 5K participants. The out-and-back course on the east side of of the Willamette River …more »
