Briefs

A new chapter begins this spring with the fifth edition of the Bend Marathon and Half Marathon held April 20. In addition to new management the event was acquired by Bend locals Kari Strang and Max King this past fall.

Kick off the triathlon season this year with the SAC Tri at the Snohomish Aquatic Center (SAC) in Snohomish, WA, on April 14. The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and offers Sprint and Super Sprint distances.

This year the 37th running of the Honeywagon Runs will be held March 23, in Everson, WA. The event, organized by the Greater Bellingham Running Club (GBRC), consists of a half marathon, 4 mile run and a Kids Fun Run.

If you’re looking for a St. Patty’s Day celebration that offers a healthy option before the party, consider the eighth running of the Run To Get Lucky 5K and 15K held March 16, on the riverfront of historic downtown Corvallis.