Oregon Festivals in Oregon

5/20/07 West Linn Old River Ramble 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run Cedaroak Park- West Linn Oregon Oregon Amanda MacLaughlin 503-484-8576 www.oldriverramble.com info@oldriverramble.com Beautiful Course follows the Willamette River into George Rogers Park and Mary S Young Park.

6/3/07 Answer to Cancer 5K Run/Walk 5K Evergreen Aviation Museum Oregon Christian Elkins 503-467-6095 www.answertocancer.org answertocancer@hotmail.com Join us in the beautiful Willamette Valley - Oregon's Wine Country - for the 5th Annual Answer to Cancer race. See one of the world's finest collections of aircraft, including Howard Hughes' famous Spruce Goose, at the Evergreen Aviation Museum. Parking is available at the Evergreen Aviation Museum. Our course for the 5K run/race winds through the beautiful property at the Evergreen Aviation Museum. Be prepared for dirt and paved roads and wonderful scenery such as vineyards, cornfields and, of course, airplanes! We will have marked volunteers and orange cones directing runners through the course. Jogging strollers are welcome. Funds raised by this event benefit the Answer to Cancer Foundation, which works with local and national non-profit organizations to provide education, research and hopefully ultimately cure liver cancer and liver disease

6/09/07 Fig Leif 5K Run/Walk 5K NW Leif Erickson Drive, Forest Park, Portland (at the end of NW Thurman St.) Oregon www.barebunsrun.com 503-222-2278 503-222-2278 www.barebunsrun.com director@barebunsrun.com This is a warm up event for the World Naked Bike Ride at midnight downtown. There will be a party after the 5K in SE starting at 9pm. There are other fun events like this all summer long. Check the site: www.barebunsrun.com

6/24/07 Tongue Point 5K Run 5K Tongue Point Job Corp Oregon Nikkol Nagle 503-338-4924 503-325-5375 Tonguepoint.jobcoprs.gov All Participants will receive T-shirts upon paying $10 registration fee, Breakfast Taco, Drinks an awards for top runners.

8/4/07 High Trek Adventure Portland, OR Jason Hofsess 480.326.4893 www.hightrekadventure.com info@hightrekadventure.com Teams of 2 solve clever clues to find checkpoints using only public transportation and foot! Winning team receives airfare for 2!

8/11/07 The Kirk Spencer 5K Fun Run/Walk & Tailgater 5k Willamette Park, 1900 Volpp St, West Linn, OR 97068 Oregon www.kirkspencer.org WHAT: The Kirk Spencer 5K Fun Run/Walk & Tailgater will offer participants a chance to enjoy a scenic 5K distance event followed by a Tailgater complete with food, beverages, and a kids' play area featuring face painters, a dunk tank, and bounce house. WHEN: Saturday, August 11 (4:00 p.m. - dusk) WHERE: Willamette Park, West Linn, OR WHY: The Kirk Spencer Fun Run/Walk & Tailgater was created to honor a man whose life was dedicated to helping others and who passed away suddenly at the young age of 36 to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Because his life - and many others suffering from SCA - could have been saved by an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), a foundation created in Kirk's name is now devoted to promoting AED education and helping bring AEDs to public venues where they are most needed. Now in its third year, this fundraising event has been responsible for helping install AEDs in every public school in the West Linn/Wilsonville School District. The Foundation also has helped pass legislation requiring AEDs in all fitness facilities with 100+ members. WHO:Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to participate. DETAILS: Registration is $45 for adults (18+), $20 (11-18), and $5 for children 10 and younger. Registration fee includes event t-shirt, food, and beverages. Visit www.kirkspencer.org for more information or to register for the event.

9/23/07 The 1st Annual Swallowtail 5k Run 5k Banks Oregon Race Director 503-324-9603 info@swallowtailschool.org

10/07/07 FALL TONGUE POINT 5K CLASSIC 5K TONGUE POINT JOB CORP, MTC Oregon Nikkol Nagle 503-338-4924 503-325-5375 http://tonguepoint.jobcorps.gov As a prelude to the upcoming Great Columbia Crossing, we hosting fun 5K race that brings the young and old into fun race before the perpetual rain that marks the fall season. In it's first year the race will have great offers in form of food, awards and welcoming family of students in Tongue Point. Come celebrate with these young people the best the running can bring. For $ 10 entry fee, you are sure of a T-shirt of your size, freshemnets topped with Breakfast mini dish. Ribbons will go to all finishers.

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!

11/09/08 World Run Day - For Oregon Runners Create your own course and distance Every City & Town in the State Oregon Bill McDermott 516 208-7030 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1642847 runday2008@yahoo.com www.runday.com

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