There are so many Thanksgiving run-em-round opportunities in Portland tomorrow!
Here are the big three in Portland proper:
The Oregon Zoo has a 5K with multiple waves that is family-friendly and untimed. Think a little bit of rolling hills, lovely scenery, and no pressure for finishing at a certain time. This 5K goes through the Zoo, the Japanese garden, and tree lined streets!
http://orrc.net/events/event-list/turkey-trot-4-mile-run-and-walk-with-kids-tot-trot/
In Beaverton, the Turkeython is a festive running party with a 5K, 10K, and 10K relay, as well as a kiddo run. Opportunities to donate as well here to many lovely charities. The 10K is a 2 time trip around the loop of the 5K course. The 10 K relay is 2 people each running one loop of the 5K course. The medal here is amazing, some serious hardware!
This race will be in and around Bridgeport Village allowing for some warming up opportunities for those cheering on participants!
http://www.turkeython.com
And I will be rocking the Tofurky 5K in Sellwood! The course looks lovely. It will have a decent hill as it starts by the riverfront, heads up the Springwater trail and curves back into Sellwood. A tarry into Sellwood Park, down into Oaks Bottom Refuge for a bit, and then back to the start.
Although I am a carnivore, I support plant based diets...and love the locale, and the fact you can stay toasty in the Historic Dance Pavilion until go time.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/tofurky-trot-2015-in-pdx-tickets-15023191771
Hope to see you there!
Running or walking a 5K is only one way to start a tradition of movement, a dance party, a walk around the neighborhood, a few yoga moves or stretches to savor you health and vitality, all these things count.
