Oregon Running races in Oregon

1/20/08 White River Snowshoe Race Portland, OR Kevin Foreman – 971-223-2825, xdog@xdogevents.com, www.xdevents.com

5/3/08 Solaire Salmon Run Distance: 5k,10k Location : McKay Park , Bend State : Oregon Contact : Damian Fagan/ Raven Tennyson Phone : 541-383-5210 Fax : Website : www.SolAireSalmonRun.com Email : SolaireSalmonRun2008@yahoo.com Additional Info : The Solaire Salmon Run benefits local nonprofits and schools by raising funds for river restoration and environmental education programs. You may also pre-register at www.signmeupsports or get forms at the Salmon Run Website. Race day registration is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at McKay Park. Hope to see you there!

5/17/08 St. Francis School 3rd Annual Friar Trot Distance: 5K/1 Mile Run/Walk Location : 15643 SW Oregon St., Sherwood State : Oregon Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.thefriartrot.com Email : Additional Info : Start time: 8:00am Both events start on the campus of St. Francis School and wind 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. All events take place at St. Francis School. Parking is available at the small white church on Oregon Street across from the Sherwood Fire Station.

5/31/08 Stoller Vineyards 5K Distance: 5K Location : Stoller Vineyards Winery State : Oregon Contact : Scott Spink Phone : 503-864-4613 Fax : Website : http://daytonhighrun.blogspot.com/ Email : scott.spink@dayton.k12.or.us Additional Info : Hi, I am the track coach at Dayton High School and we are hosting a 5 K run. I was wondering if you could post our race on your calander? Here is the information. Race is May 31 at 9:00 am at Stoller Vineyards Winery. The winery is right out of Dayton. The cost is $10. participants can email their intent to race to scott.spink@dayton.k12.or.us Call 503-864-4613 for questions the webpage is http://daytonhighrun.blogspot.com/ Thanks you, Scott Spink DHS

5/31/08 Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run and Walk Distance: 5K and 8K run and walk Location : Ochoco Creek Park, Prineville State : Oregon Contact : Shad Sitz Phone : 208-921-3947 Fax : Website : www.runningwildfire.org Email : info@runningwildfire.org Additional Info : This year is the 15th annual Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run. Proceeds from the run go to maintaining the Wildland Firefighter Monument and Prineville Hotshot Memorial in Prineville as well as to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, which supports families of injured or fallen wildland firefighters. This year we will also feature a kids 1K fun run in the park. This is a great family fun event and an excellent opportunity to learn more about wildland firefighters.

6/7/08 Blackberry Curve Challenge Distance: 10 miles Location : Waterfront Village State : Oregon Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.blackberrycurveuc.com Email : blackberrycurvechallenge@maritz.com Additional Info : Blackberry Curve Challenge - June 7 2008, Waterfront Village: 8:30 am About the event: Two people cut loose in the city on the most extensive wireless network anywhere, armed with the latest technology from Blackberry. Interested? If so, save the date, grab a friend and go to www.blackberrycurveuc.com for your next clue. It just might land you on Alcatraz.

6/7/08 Answer to Cancer 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5K Run/Walk Location : Evergreen Aviation Museum - McMinnville State : Oregon Contact : Chris Elkins Phone : 5034676095 Fax : Website : www.answertocancer.org Email : answertocancer@hotmail.com Additional Info : A 5K event (run/walk) held in McMinnville, Oregon, this event attracts a mix of competitive and recreational runners, as well as walkers. The unique course is centered in the heart of the Willamette Valley and circles farm lands and the Evergreen Aviation Museum, home of the Spruce Goose airplane. The grounds include both dirt/gravel and paved roadways. Entertainment will be provided throughout the event and prizes will be raffled, making the race fun for the entire family. Event prizes will be given to top finishers and age group winners. And kids are invited to run in the post-race kids event!

7/5/2008-7/6/2008 Oregon Coast Games Distance: Location : Newport State : OR Contact : Peggy O'Callghan Phone : 541 574-5459 Fax : Website : www.newportseniorcenter.com Email : p.ocallaghan@thecityofnewport.net Additional Info : City of Newport Parks and Recreation Department 225 SE Avery Street, Newport, OR 97365, 541-265-7783 IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE FROM: Peggy O'Callaghan, Senior Center Coordinator, 541-265-9617 The Newport Senior Activity Center with the Newport Parks and Recreation Department will be presenting the Third Annual Oregon Coast Games in Newport, July 5 and 6. Athletes age thirty and older are invited to show off their athletic skills. Events include swimming, ping pong, tennis, track and field, and basketball. On Saturday, there will be a 5K that is open to all ages and will coincide with the historic Nye Beach Clam Bake. Winners in all events will receive ribbons. Sign up as an individual or as a team. Every participant will receive an Oregon Coast Games t-shirt. Visit the Newport Senior Activity Center Web Site for more information and an entry form: www.newportseniorcenter.com or call 541-265-9617. , please contact Peggy O'Callaghan at 541-574-5459.

8/9/2008 Kirk Spencer Foundation 5k Fun Run/Walk & Tailgater Distance: 5K Location : Willamette Park, 1900 Volpp Street, West Linn, OR 97068 State : Oregon Contact : Kelly Mooney Phone : 503-722-4080 Fax : Website : www.kirkspencer.org Email : Kelly@tji-inc.com Additional Info : The perfect day: exercise, hang out with friends, spend time with your whole family, listen to some great music, enjoy fantastic food and refreshing beverages. And help others. Here's your perfect day, all wrapped up in the 2008 Kirk Spencer 5K Fun Run/Walk & Tailgater. This ultimate family-fun experience combines a fun and scenic 5K route with music, kid-friendly activities, a barbecue and plenty of beverages for kids and adults alike. Best of all, it helps raise funds to help combat Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Join us on Saturday, August 9 to celebrate life, and help save others. Register On-line : www.kirkspencer.org

9/13/08 The Great Urban Race Portland Varies Visit www.greaturbanrace.com for details Oregon Joe - info@greaturbanrace.com 800.487.6817 www.greaturbanrace.com info@greaturbanrace.com The Great Urban Race is a one-of-a-kind urban adventure. Teams of two solve clues and complete challenges while navigating through the city and using public transit. It's a scavenger hunt, road race, and wandering party - all rolled into one heck of a fun day! All this, and a $10,000 Grand Prize at the Championships in Las Vegas!

9/27/08 XTERRA National Trail Running Championship Distance: 21K main event, 5/10K available Location : Bend, Oregon State : Oregon Contact : Ann Mickey Phone : 877-751-8880 Fax : Website : www.xterraplanet.com Email : info@xterraplanet.com Additional Info : Bend, Oregon, which was recently voted "America's Best Trail Running Town" by the editors of Outside Magazine, has been named the host destination for the 2008 and 2009 XTERRA Trail Running National Championships. The 2008 event is set for September 27, 2008. The XTERRA Trail Running National Championship's main event is an Xduro (21k/13.1 mile) off-road half-marathon, but the day-long running celebration will also feature races of 10k and 5k distances, a kids K, charity walk, festival/expo center for participants and spectators, and live entertainment. While the race field will include competitors who have qualified for Nationals at other events, participation in all races - including the XTERRA Trail Running National Championship, is open to the general public. For registration or more information, visit www.xterraplanet.com or call 877-751-8880.

9/28/08 Swallowtail School 5K Race and Raffle Distance: 5K Location : Banks, Oregon State : Oregon Contact : Anne Burgess Phone : 503-846-0336 Fax : 503-846-1626 Website : www.swallowtailschool.org Email : info@swallowtailschool.org Additional Info : There will be an after race raffle of great prizes!

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