The rain held off yesterday for ORRC’s 41st Blue Lake Runs. Results are available already – click here.
News
2016 1200 Club Registration is Open
Do you want to give yourself a challenge for 2016? Why not try joining ORRC’s 1200 Club?
The 1200 Club is a free recognition program for any ORRC club member who runs or walks 1,200 miles in one year (averaging 100/month, or about 25/week).
Click here to sign up.
Blue Lake Runs – Oct. 10, 2015
Popular with runners and walkers of all fashion; fast, slow and everywhere in between. This scenic course starts and finishes in Blue Lake Park, offers views of the Columbia River, with a hot dog picnic afterwards. Includes a ½ mile Kids’ Run, making this another great family event. Click here for more information.
Autumn Leaves 50/50 – 50 mile & 50K Ultra Runs
Recreational and competitive ultra-marathoners from all over the West enjoy this unique running experience. Red and yellow maples dominate the fall colors along the Willamette River course and neighboring Champoeg Park campsites (including Yurts) are popular with runners pre- and post-race. Runners are fed well during this endurance event. Click here for more information. Event date is October 24, 2015.
Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo – November 26, 2015
The most popular ORRC race, the Turkey Trot at the Zoo is a multi-generational family event. Runners and walkers of all abilities love the 4-mile, untimed outing between the Oregon Zoo and the International Rose Gardens. Participants finish inside the zoo, much to the delight of two-legged and four-legged mammals alike and features three fun kids’ events.Approximately $25,000 of entry fees go to benefit the Oregon Zoo. Click here for more information.
ORRC Board Meeting Minutes for September 2015
Oregon Road Runners Club Board of Directors met on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 for our monthly Board Meeting. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Dates, times and locations are available on the club events calendar. Click here for the September Meeting Minutes, which are also available via the Board of Director’s page.
ORRC Launches New Website
In development for about five months, ORRC is launching its new website. The ORRC website will now be compatible with mobile devices, offer search capabilities, and be easier for our ORRC volunteers to update. Please send your comments and content questions via our feedback form – click here….
Blue Lake Runs – Oct. 10, 2015
Popular with runners and walkers of all fashion; fast, slow and everywhere in between. This scenic course starts and finishes in Blue Lake Park, offers views of the Columbia River, with a hot dog picnic afterwards. Includes a ½ mile Kids’ Run, making this another great family event….
ORRC Board Meeting Minutes for August 2015
Oregon Road Runners Club Board of Directors met on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 for our monthly Board Meeting. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Dates, times and locations are available on the club events calendar. Click here for the August Meeting Minutes, which are also available via the Board of Director’s page.
ORRC Board Meeting Agenda for August 2015
Oregon Road Runners Club Board of Directors Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, August 19, 2015. A monthly meeting to discuss club business. Members are welcome to attend, check the Events Calendar for times and locations.
Photos & Results from the 43rd Annual Dual Duel
We want to thank all the runners and walkers for spending a beautiful summer evening with the Oregon Road Runners Club. Photos were taken by Stephen Wright and are free to download for personal use only.
Timing was provided by Huber Timing. Results from the Runner Relay, Solo 10K and theRace Walk Relay.
We extend our appreciation to Catlin Gabel for allowing us to use their track and a special thanks to our volunteers who made this race possible.
ORRC Working Board Meeting Minutes for August
Oregon Road Runners Club Board of Directors held the Working Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 4, a monthly meeting to discuss club business. Here are the Meeting Minutes.
Turkey Trot Registration Now Open
The most popular ORRC race, the Turkey Trot at the Zoo is a multi-generational family event. Runners and walkers of all abilities love the 4-mile, untimed outing between the Oregon Zoo and the International Rose Gardens. Participants finish inside the zoo, much to the delight of two-legged and four-legged mammals alike and features three fun kids’ events. Costumes encouraged, as is our post-race pumpkin pie. It’s a baby jogger friendly event. Learn more about the Turkey Trot and how to register.
ORRC Board Meeting Minutes for July
Oregon Road Runners Club Board of Directors met on Wednesday, July 15 for our monthly Board Meeting. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Dates, times and locations are available on the club events calendar. July Meeting Minutes, which are also available on the Board of Director’s page.
ORRC Board Meeting Agenda for July
Oregon Road Runners Club Board of Directors Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, July 15. A monthly meeting to discuss club business. Members are welcome to attend, check the Events Calendar for times and locations.
ORRC Working Board Meeting Minutes for July
Oregon Road Runners Club Board of Directors held the Working Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 7. Members are welcome to attend, check the Events Calendar for times and locations. July Meeting Minutes, which are also available on the Board of Director’s page.
Photos from the 5K on the Fourth
It was a great morning for the 5K on the 4th. Photos were taken by Janelle Dickerson and are free to download for personal use.
We want to thank all the participants for joining us. A special thanks to the volunteers and our sponsors who made the event possible.
Join us for the Dual Duel on Wednesday, August 5 at 6 p.m.
Running and walking in circles doesn’t always mean finishing where you started. This afternoon/evening event features solo and two-person relays as well as a Kids’ Run on a beautiful 400M track overlooking the Willamette Valley and coastal mountains.
Since the event is held on a track, space is limited so make sure to register before it fills up.
ORRC Working Board Meeting for June Agenda
Oregon Road Runners Club Working Board Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, July 7. A monthly meeting to discuss club business, develop action items, submitting items for review and voting at the club’s Board of Directors meeting for July.
Free 5K for Members on July 4 – Register by Wednesday, July 1
As a benefit of club membership, club members can participate in the Oregon Road Runners Club 4th of July 5Kfor free ($5 for non-members). Kick off your July 4 with a run and chances to win prizes, as well as pies, ice-cream and popsicles for everyone at the finish.
