Oregon Running races in Oregon

2/21/2009 5k Fun Run / 1 Mile Walk to Benefit the Oregon Food Bank 5k or 1 Mile 205 SE Spokane Street, Suite 200, Portland Oregon 97202 Oregon Amber Corsen http://www.hhpr.com/canstruction/rsvp.html What: 5K Fun Run / 1 Mile Walk Silent Auction Benefit Concert Featuring Squid Attack! When: February 21, 2009, (Rain or Shine!) 9:30 am Fun Run/ Walk Registration Begins 10:00 am Fun Run / Walk Starts 11:00 am Benefit Concert Starts 11:00 am Silent Auction Opens 12:00 noon Silent Auction Closes Where: Harper Houf Peterson Righellis 205 SE Spokane Street, Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97202 Registration Fees: Fun Run / Walk Registration Fees: $10 per person $5 kids 10 and younger Why: The proceeds of the fundraising event will go towards the purchase of food for the Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. and Scott Edwards Architecture’s Canstruction entry. Canstruction is an event in which teams of architects and engineers build giant structures made entirely out of cans of food. The structures will be on display April 14th through April 19th at the Pioneer Place Shopping Center in Downtown Portland. At the end of the exhibit the structures are taken down and the food is donated to the Oregon Food Bank for distribution to local food shelters, pantries, and soup kitchens. For more information please go to www.hhpr.com/canstruction. Details: All monetary donations and registration fees are tax deductable. All auction bids over face market value are tax deductable.

04/05/2009 Race for the Roses 1/2 marathon and 5K courses Portland Oregon Felicita Monteblanco 503-262-0175 503-239-8106 www.Race4theRoses.org info@albertinakerr.org Ѕ Marathon and 5K races on scenic courses through downtown Portland. The race benefits Albertina Kerr Centers’ services for children, adults and families with emotional or mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. Ninety-one cents of every dollar raised is spent on vital programs for Oregonians who have nowhere else to turn. Locally-operated races start and end at the warm and dry Oregon Convention Center, where roses and medals await every finisher. Raffle prizes and top finisher awards, and fresh food add to the festivities. Come see why Race for the Roses has become a must-do on the Northwest running calendar.

5/2/2009 SolAire Salmon Run 5K/10K McKay Park, 166 SW Shelvin-Hixon Dr., Bend OR Damian Fagan 541-385-6908 http://www.envirocenter.org solairesalmonrun2009@yahoo.com The 17th annual SolAire Salmon Run will be held May 2, 2009 in Bend, Oregon. Presented by SolAire Home Builders, this fun 5K/10K run/walk starts at McKay Park at 9:00 a.m. Pre-register at either www.signmeup.com or deliver a completed registration form to the Central Oregon Environmental Center or the Foot Zone in downtown Bend by April 25. Proceeds from the event fund the Central Oregon Environmental Center and the education, protection and restoration of local rives and streams. An awards ceremony with a free drawing for prizes will begin after the race. For more information visit www.envirocenter.org or contact the race directors at 541-385-6908 or solairesalmonrun2009@yahoo.com.

5/16/09 The Friar Trot 10K and 5K St. Francis School Campus, 15643 SW Oregon Street, Sherwood OR Jennifer Vranizan 503-720-1993 TheFriarTrot.com info@thefriartrot.com All of the events start on the campus of St. Francis and winds through the beautiful Sherwood community and Stella Olsen Park. 100% of the net proceeds will go to help raise the funds to build a gymnasium for our school. This gym will serve not only our school kids but also the greater Sherwood community. Parking is available at the small white church on Oregon Street across from the Sherwood Fire Station.

5/30/2009 Making Room To Read 10K Fun Run and 5K Walk Newberg Public Library OR Mary Lynn Thomas 503-538-1256 www.newberglibrary.org The Newberg Public Library is sponsoring the second annual Fun Run and Walk to benefit the expansion of the Children's Library. Registration forms are available at the library and also online at www.newberglibrary.org. After the run/walk, there will be a free hot dog lunch at the library for runners and walkers, and everyone can enjoy the music of Roughly Hewn, a local band, from 11:00-noon. Participants may also purchase an event t-shirt.

6/6/2009 New Balance Girls on the Run 5K/1K 5K, 1K Willamette Park, Corvallis OR Karen Swanger 541.737.5437 541.737.5437 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1692605 girlsontherun@oregonstate.edu The New Balance Girls on the Run 5K/1K is a community run/walk race at beautiful Willamette Park in Corvallis, OR. This race benefits Girls on the Run Willamette Valley, a non-profit after-school prevention program for girls in grades 3rd-8th, that combines health education and running.

06/06/2009 The Great Urban Race Portland Varies Portland Oregon The GUR Crew 773-770-6032 Additional Details and Website

07/10/2009 Epic Relays Oregon Prelay 177 miles Portland to Eugene, Oregon Oregon Michael Papworth (970) 301-6130 www.epicrelays.com m.papworth@epicrelays.com The Oregon Prelay is a long-distance team running event. Each team consists of 12 runners who each run 3 legs. An Epic Relays events lasts 24 hours.

08/16/2009 Bridging the Gap Fund Run 5K & 10K Tigard High School, 9000 SW Durham Rd., Tigard, OR 97224 Oregon Margie Greene 503.431.4024 503.431.4047 www.foundation4smartkids.org info@foundation4smartkids.org The event, along with a host of others, supports the Bridging the Gap Foundation, which is trying to raise $1.3 million by the end of August to add back eliminated teaching positions at Tigard-Tualatin Schools.

8/22/2009 Running with Hat-titude 5K/1K 5K, 1K Willamette Park, Corvallis Oregon Karen Swanger 541.737.5437 541.737.2788 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1696338 girlsontherun@oregonstate.edu Running with Hat-titude 5K/1K is a community run/walk race at beautiful Willamette Park in Corvallis, OR. This race benefits Girls on the Run Willamette Valley, a non-profit after-school prevention program for girls in grades 3rd-8th, that combines health education and running. Don't forget to wear a whacky hat for the race!

8/28/2009 OfficeMax Portland To Coast Walk Relay 127 Mile, Team Relay Portland Oregon 503.292.4626 www.portlandtocoastwalk.com office@htcrelay.com The 127 mile scenic Oregon course begins in Portland and finishes at the Pacific Ocean on the sand in the coastal town of Seaside. Capped out 400 teams of 12 walkers per team. This event sells out annually, so don't hesitate to register! The event takes place simultaneously with sister event the Nike Hood To Coast Relay, a 197 mile relay for running teams. Visit www.portlandtocoastwalk.com for details.

8/28/2009 Nike Hood To Coast Relay 197 Mile, Team Relay Mt Hood to Seaside Oregon 503.292.4626 www.hoodtocoast.com office@htcrelay.com The scenic Oregon course begins at Timberline Lodge at the base of Mt. Hood, travels through Portland, finally finishing 197 miles later at the Pacific Ocean on the sand in the coastal town of Seaside. Registration is capped at 1000 teams of 12 runners, and has sold out for the last 23 years. Tagged as The Mother of All Relays, it truly is the adventure of a lifetime!

09/13/2009 XTERRA Trail Run National Championship Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km Bend Oregon Emily Mcllvaine 877-XTERRA-1 http://www.xterraplanet.com/xduro/nationals.html emily@xterraplanet.com After all the adventure of last year's XTERRA Trail Running National Championship, XTERRA is excited to return to beautiful Bend, Oregon on September 13. Since last September, thousands of runners have competed in the 2009 XTERRA Trail Run Series for their chance to be crowned champions of their region and receive free entry to this year's XTERRA Nationals. Having been called "America's Best Trail Running Town" by the editors of Outside Magazine, Bend is certainly worthy of hosting this talented group of runners. The main event, the half-marathon distance Xduro, starts in the historic Old Mill District and is accompanied by shorter 5 and 10km fun runs. Although qualification is not necessary for any of these 2009 events, runners who completed one of the Xduro events around the country in less than 3 hours will receive special recognition on race day. The fastest runners will be racing for $5,000 in prize money – awarded to the top five men and women as follows: $1,000, $600, $400, $300, $200. XTERRA will also be crowning national champs in age groups starting at 9 & under, then every five years (ex. 10-14, 15-19, etc…) up to 80+. Champs win a commemorative long-sleeve winners T and all racers get a short sleeve shirt and goody bag.

09/26/2009 Clackamas Family YMCA Fun Run 5k and kids' dash Providence Medical Center in Happy Valley Oregon Anthony Hall 503-654-7950 http://www.ymca-clackamas.org/clackamas.html AHall@ymca-portland.org Gather your friends and family for the annual YMCA fun run/walk. This race includes a family-friendly 5k run/walk, as well as a kids’ dash. Enjoy the rolling hills of Happy Valley and a quiet course celebrating the best of the community. We will also be commemorating the opening of the new Providence Medical Center in Happy Valley. Entry Fees Kids’ dash (ages 12 and under): $10 Adult 5k run/walk: preregistered $20; day of race $25 Children 12 and under 5k run/walk: $10 Start Times Kids’ dash - 9 a.m. 5k - 9:30 a.m. T-shirts Commemorative T-shirts are included in the registration fee and are guaranteed for those who preregister. Day-of-race entries will be provided a T-shirt while supplies last. Preregister online at www.ymca-clackamas.org/healthykids.html. Timing The race will be timed by Team Red Lizard Running Club. Childcare For parents wishing to test their speed in the 5k, childcare will be available for school-age children. Please call 503-654-7950 to register. We cannot guarantee space on a walk-up basis. Prizes Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age category, as well as the overall male and female finisher. All kids’ dash participants will receive an award. Drawings Drawings for prizes will be held after the race. You don’t have to be fast to win a prize! Activities Children’s activities (such as face painting, balloon animals, etc.) will be available but are yet to be determined. Volunteers If you would like to volunteer, call the Clackamas YMCA at 503-654-7950. All volunteers will receive a complementary T-shirt.

09/27/2009 End Of Summer Columbia Gorge Beach Scramble X-C 4 mile run / 1 mile walk Rooster Rock SP, I-84 exit 25, Corbett Oregon Jenny (503)360-2266 www.barefootbeachruns.com info@barefootbeachruns.com Run Barefoot . . . The End Of Summer Columbia Gorge Beach Run Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Noon Rooster Rock State Park, Corbett, OR I-84 exit 25 Start area 200 yrds beyond the far East end comfort station at the East end parking lot. Fee: No Charge, Free, Zilch, Nada (However, participants are encouraged to become a member of the beach volunteer organization. $15 for annual membership) Course: A fun and challenging 4 mile course on hard packed and soft sand along the beaches of Sand Island including a few dune scrambles. Prizes: Gift cards to first male and female finishers, ribbons and other prizes for all participants in every age category. Event timing, food and refreshments provided. No pre-registration required. Just show up and join the fun. All are welcome! Other Upcoming Events: January 1, 2010 Polar Bear Dash & Splash 5K, Sauvie Island, Noon January 2, 2010 Polar Bear Plunge & 5K Trail Run, Rooster Rock Park, Noon

10/03/09 Clackamas Family YMCA Fun Run 5k and kids' dash Providence Medical Center in Happy Valley Oregon Anthony Hall 503-654-7950 http://www.ymca-clackamas.org/clackamas.html AHall@ymca-portland.org Gather your friends and family for the annual YMCA fun run/walk. This race includes a family-friendly 5k run/walk, as well as a kids’ dash. Enjoy the rolling hills of Happy Valley and a quiet course celebrating the best of the community. We will also be commemorating the opening of the new Providence Medical Center in Happy Valley. Entry Fees Kids’ dash (ages 12 and under): $10 Adult 5k run/walk: preregistered $20; day of race $25 Children 12 and under 5k run/walk: $10 Start Times Kids’ dash - 9 a.m. 5k - 9:30 a.m. T-shirts Commemorative T-shirts are included in the registration fee and are guaranteed for those who preregister. Day-of-race entries will be provided a T-shirt while supplies last. Preregister online at www.ymca-clackamas.org/healthykids.html. Timing The race will be timed by Team Red Lizard Running Club. Childcare For parents wishing to test their speed in the 5k, childcare will be available for school-age children. Please call 503-654-7950 to register. We cannot guarantee space on a walk-up basis. Prizes Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age category, as well as the overall male and female finisher. All kids’ dash participants will receive an award. Drawings Drawings for prizes will be held after the race. You don’t have to be fast to win a prize! Activities Children’s activities (such as face painting, balloon animals, etc.) will be available but are yet to be determined. Volunteers If you would like to volunteer, call the Clackamas YMCA at 503-654-7950. All volunteers will receive a complementary T-shirt. Photos Evan Pilchik Photography will be on-site taking photos.

10/11/2009 2009 Run For Ed (Education) Fun Run 5K Starts at Sellwood Middle School and runs along the Springwater Corridor Oregon Dana McKillop 503.348.1808 503.235.1042 sellwoodmiddleschool.org danamckillop@windermere.com Run For Ed is a Fun/Run 5K that benefits the Sellwood Middle School Foundation and the greater Portland Public School Foundation. Cost is $20 for adults/ $15 for kids under 18. The Run starts at 10 am at the middle school, 8300 SE 15th and runs along the Springwater Corridor Trail. A free kids 1K starts at 9:30. Each registrant gets a Columbia Sportswear event t-shirt and other goodies. Registration forms can be downloaded at sellwoodmiddleschool.org.

10/18/2009 Colllins Beach Cross Country 5K Run / Walk 5K Collins Beach, entry #2, Sauvie Island OR Mark 888-FUN-RUNS www.barefootbeachruns.com info@barefootbeachruns.com Collins Beach Cross Country 5K Run / Walk Sunday October 18, 2009 Collins Beach, Sauvie Island at Noon From Portland take Hwy 30 toward St. Helens, cross the Sauvie Island Bridge and follow Reeder Rd until the paved road ends. Parking 200 yards beyond the end of the paved road, on the gravel road. Check in opens at 10:30am at the start / finish area located on the beach upon entering at the #2 beach access off the unpaved section of Reeder Rd. Entry Fee: Free to members of the Rooster-Sauvie Volunteers. $15 for an annual membership or put that cash in the Barefoot Runs entry collection tin. No pre-registration. Day of event registration only. Course: Flat, packed sand beach and trails along the scenic Columbia River. Awards: $100 purse of Fred Meyer gift cards to first through third male and female finishers, ribbons and other prizes for all participants in every age category. Event timing, food and refreshments provided. No pre-registration required. Just show up and join the fun. All are welcome!

11/22/2009 Wild Turkey - Rooster Run 8K Rooster Rock SP, I-84 exit 25, Corbett Oregon Barefoot Beach Run Coordinator 888-FUN-RUNS http://www.barefootbeachruns.com info@barefootbeachruns.com Wild Turkey-Rooster Run 8K Sunday, November 22, 2009 Rooster Rock Park at Noon From Portland take I-84 to East to exit 25. Turn right after gate house and go to far East end lot. Check-in and start/finish area just beyond the far East end lot comfort station. Entry Fee: Free to members of the Rooster-Sauvie Volunteers. $15 for an annual membership and/or race entry. No pre-registration. Day of event registration only. Check-in opens at 10:30 am. Course: 5 miles of challenging beach, dunes and wooded trails. Perfect for barefoot running. Sneakers optional! Awards: $100 purse of Fred Meyer gift cards to first through third male and female finishers. 'TURKEYS' FOR ALL FINISHERS, ribbons and other prizes for all participants in every age category. Event timing, food and refreshments provided. No pre-registration required. Just show up and join the fun. All are welcome

11/26/2009 Give n' Gobble 5K run/walk & 10K run Sherwood High Scholl Oregon Cindy Aggson www.givengobble.com willrun4food@carpeviamgroup.com Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk & Food Drive Donate a bag of food and get a Free T-shirt! 5K run/walk ($25), 10K run ($30), Students ($15) and Family Package (up to 5 for $65)

12/5/09 Beaver Fun Run 5K/1K 5K & 1K Reser Stadium, OSU Campus, Corvallis Oregon Karen Swanger 541.737.5437 541.737.2788 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1769147 girlsontherun@oregonstate.edu The Beaver Fun Run 5K/1K is a community run/walk race that begins and ends in Reser Stadium on the OSU campus, in Corvallis, OR. This race benefits Girls on the Run Willamette Valley, a non-profit after-school prevention program for girls in grades 3rd-8th, that combines health education and running. Don't forget to wear your Girls on the Run or Beaver gear to the race!

01/01/2010 Polar Bare Dash & Splash 5K Collins Beach, Sauvie Island Oregon Barefoot Beach Run Coordinator 888-FUN-RUNZ http://www.barefootbeachruns.com info@barefootbeachruns.com Polar Bare Dash & Splash 5K Run Friday, January 1, 2010 Collins Beach, Sauvie Island at Noon From Portland take Hwy 30 toward St. Helens, cross the Sauvie Island Bridge and follow Reeder Rd until the paved road ends. Parking 200 yards beyond the end of the paved road, on the gravel road. Check in opens at 10:30 am at the start/finish area located on the beach upon entering at the #2 beach access off the unpaved section of Reeder Rd. Entry Fee: Free to members of the Rooster-Sauvie Volunteers. $15 for an annual membership and/or race entry. No pre-registration. Day of event registration only. Course: Flat, packed sand beach and trails along the scenic Columbia River (if the river is low enough) or out and back dash on Reeder Road with a finish line splash in the river! Awards: $100 purse of Fred Meyer gift cards to first through third male and female finishers, ribbons and other prizes for all participants in every age category. Event timing, food and warm refreshments provided. No pre-registration required. Just show up and join the fun. All are welcome!

01/02/2010 Rooster Rock Polar Bare Run & Plunge 5K Rooster Rock SP, I-84 exit 25, Corbett Oregon Barefoot Beach Run Coordinator 888-FUN-RUNZ http://www.barefootbeachruns.com info@barefootbeachruns.com Rooster Rock Polar Bare 5K Run & Plunge Saturday, January 2, 2010 Rooster Rock Park at Noon From Portland take I-84 to East to exit 25. Turn right after gate house and go to far East end lot. Check-in and start/finish area just beyond the far East end lot comfort station. Entry Fee: Free to members of the Rooster-Sauvie Volunteers. $15 for an annual membership and/or race entry. No pre-registration. Day of event registration only. Check-in opens at 10:30 am. Course: Challenging wooded trails with a river plunge at the finish to welcome in the New Year! Awards: $100 purse of Fred Meyer gift cards to first through third male and female finishers, ribbons and other prizes for all participants in every age category. Event timing, food and refreshments provided. No pre-registration required. Just show up and join the fun. All are welcome!

6/5/2010 New Balance Girls on the Run 5K/1K 5K run/walk, 1K kids run Willamette Park, Corvallis Oregon Karen Swanger 541-737-5437 541-737-2788 http://kidspirit.oregonstate.edu/community-events girlsontherun@oregonstate.edu The New Balance Girls on the Run 5K/1K is a community run/walk race at beautiful Willamette Park in Corvallis, OR. This race benefits Girls on the Run Willamette Valley, a non-profit after-school prevention program for girls in grades 3rd-8th, that combines health education and running. Packet pick-up begins at 9am. Coat check available. Awards for overall finishers and the top 3 male and female finishers in each age division.

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