From Press Release – Join Portland’s most popular FREE group run happening the First Thursday of each month (March – September 2013). With an average of more than 600 runners in attendance, this unique and groundbreaking event allows you to go for a test run in various brand shoes and listen to awesome music by DJ Raj! FREE BEER! Yup, after you’ve visited all of your checkpoints to collect raffle tickets, you can enjoy a …more »
Upcoming Events
24-Hour Running & Music Festival Slated for July 20th and 21st at Portland International Raceway
April 23, 2013From Press Release – 8-Track Relay Hits Portland In Full Stride – A one-of-a-kind 24-hour running relay and music festival debuts in Portland on July 20th and 21st at Portland International Raceway, and it isn’t your father’s relay. Inspired by the fact that other relay events in the area turn away five times as many teams as they accept, the 8-Track Relay offers an alternative: In addition to focusing solely on the run, event directors …more »
Portland’s Spring Classic Duathlon Ushers in 2013 Multi-Sport Event Season
March 27, 2013From Press Release – The 29th Annual Spring Classic Duathlon is the official kickoff to the AA Sports Multi-Sport Summer Series, and is one of the largest duathlons in the United States. Spring Classic attracts top talent from across the Northwest for an early season test of fitness. The flat and fast 5K run, 15mi bike, 5k run course takes place on Marine Drive and is closed to all but local traffic on race day, …more »
Opportunity Knocks for Those in Search of Mountain Biking Adventures in the Northwest in the Months Ahead
March 18, 2013From Press Release – Cog Wild Bicycle Tours offers a full range of tours starting with half-day and one-day trips to Bike & Brewery Weekends and multi-day adventures. Learn about the natural history of the area and make new friends on a tour customized for each guest. Cog Wild’s guides have many years of experience riding in Central Oregon, prepare scrumptious, nutritious meals and are known for entertaining tales. Cog Wild is also a supporting …more »
Muscle Milk® Race to Kona Contest Announced – Winner to Receive a Trip to Kona to Watch the Top Triathletes Compete This Fall
February 5, 2013From Press Release – AA Sports Ltd. and Muscle Milk® have announced the return of the Muscle Milk Race to Kona contest for the 2013 triathlon and duathlon season. Participants of the events outlined below will be entered to win a trip for two to Kona, Hawaii and hang out at the Muscle Milk House on Ali’i Drive this coming October. The trip will coincide with race week of the world championships, so winners will …more »
Bakers Dozen Half Marathon Series Announced for 2013
January 16, 2013From Press Release – The Baker’s Dozen Series is comprised of 13 Half-Marathon events that are produced by Northwest-based organizations (AKA “Home Baked Miles”). These events give back to their local communities in numerous ways, including support of local charities, children’s programs, high school sports programs, as well as health and fitness initiatives across the Northwest. This series of races have been selected to showcase locally owned and produced races, which will include a series …more »
RaceCenter 2013 Event Expo to be Held in Portland on February 23
January 16, 2013The 6th Annual RaceCenter Event Expo will be held February 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Foot Traffic in Northeast Portland (4020 NE Fremont St.). Get discounts into the region’s TOP events. Booths from top race directors, huge raffle, and opportunity to plan your 2013 event season and save some DOUGH! …and yes, there will be beer and food! How else will we get in race shape?! – Top events including: Portland Marathon, …more »
Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon Opens Registration on 12/12/12
December 11, 2012From Press Release – The 4th Annual Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon (www.destinationraces.com/runoregon) opens for registration on Wednesday, December 12. Beginning at 12:12 PST on 12/12/12, runners can sign up for this event, which is the fourth in the Wine Country Half Marathon series, produced by Destination Races. The race is held on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, starting at Stoller Family Estate and finishing in downtown Carlton next to Ken Wright Cellars and Tyrus …more »
Oregon’s Heart Breaker Half Sets 2013 Date, Moves Locations
November 20, 2012From Press Release – Changes are in store for the popular Heart Breaker Half – all designed to create a better experience for the participants of one of Oregon’s only February half marathons. The 2013 Heart Breaker Half will take place on Saturday, February 9, and as in previous years, will feature a 5K, 10K Run/Walk and half marathon. The Heart Breaker Half and related events will take place at Liberty High School just off …more »
