RaceCenter – Page 4 – The Pacific Northwest Running, Cycling and Triathlon Race Calendar

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The Bend Marathon and Half Marathon Event Begins a New Chapter

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.

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The Arduous Task of Creating Your Race Calendar

I remember a time when I was a younger and doing a lot of road races, when you simply planned out your racing calendar on the fly as you went through the year. For better or worse, those days are over. Now we’re planning, developing, mulling over, and plopping down big bucks on those race calendars.

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Race Your First Triathlon at the SAC Tri in Snohomish, WA

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.

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National News & Features

Susan Lacke Explores the World’s Fun, Wacky, and Adventurous Running Races in One Year of Challenges

Running offers much more than just road races and marathons. In her new book, Running Outside the Comfort Zone: An Explorer’s Guide to the Edges of Running, sports columnist Susan Lacke pushes her boundaries by taking on the wackiest, most challenging, and out-there running events to explore what it means to be a “real runner.”

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Northwest News & Features

Run Astoria’s Historic Riverwalk

Run the Historic Astoria Riverwalk trail along the Columbia River in the 6th Annual Run on the River, on Sunday, May 19. This 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is a fundraiser hosted by the Astoria Parks, Recreation and Community Foundation, sponsored by Buoy Beer Company and supported by local businesses. The intention is to raise money for scholarships for individuals and families to utilize health and wellness programs provided by Astoria Parks and Recreation.

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Honeywagon Runs Half Marathon and 4 Mile Run Celebrates 37 Years

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.

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Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest Adds A Half Marathon

The Wooden Shoe 5K and 10K Tulip Trail Run held in Woodburn, OR, on March 23, is an off-road run through the tulip fields at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.…

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Weekend Getaway: Whistler, BC: Disneyland for the Outdoor Enthusiast

Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, but Whistler, British Columbia, may not be far behind if you are an outdoor enthusiast. Year-round outdoor activities, a pedestrian-only village with shops, restaurants and abundant options for lodging make Whistler a Disney-like destination for everyone.

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