What: Turkeython - 2014
Where: Beaverton, OR
When: Nov. 27, 2014
Distance: 5K
When I first got into the race thing, I researched and researched (and researched) the different events in the local area, looking for ones that were friendly toward (1) novices and (2) slow folks.
I kept coming back to Uberthons' website, thinking that it sounded like it might be a good fit for a person like me. At some point, I pulled my "I can do this" trigger and signed up for my first Uberthons event, the 2013 Halloweenathon. I've been a regular at their events ever since.
This year's race was in a new location, Bridgeport Village.
I had planned to pick up my bib number at one of the two packet pickup events before the race, but life got in the way and I had to pick it up the morning of. It was no problem. There were plenty of volunteers manning the check-in table so I was to walk right up and get my number.
We started the race by looping through Bridgeport Village and then went out on the city streets and wound our ways through the neighborhoods near the shopping center.
The course was fairly flat, although there was one small incline. I'm not much of a hill lover so I definitely found myself going a little slower at that part of the race.
One nice thing about this race was parking was not an issue. Because it happened on Thanksgiving, we were able to park in the parking garage without a problem. Now, it did take a little while to get out after the race because so many people wanted to leave at the same time, but what can you do? Turn on your holiday music and take your time.
What We Got:
The most awesome medal. It's stinking huge!
This for me completed year's worth of medals from Uberthons. I competed in all but two of their 2015 events.
Water and snacks at the end too!
Final Thoughts:
You can bet I'll be back for more next year. Uberthons always puts on a great race. They are family friendly events, well run and not too big. I appreciate that a lot!
When I first got into the race thing, I researched and researched (and researched) the different events in the local area, looking for ones that were friendly toward (1) novices and (2) slow folks.
I kept coming back to Uberthons' website, thinking that it sounded like it might be a good fit for a person like me. At some point, I pulled my "I can do this" trigger and signed up for my first Uberthons event, the 2013 Halloweenathon. I've been a regular at their events ever since.
This year's race was in a new location, Bridgeport Village.
I had planned to pick up my bib number at one of the two packet pickup events before the race, but life got in the way and I had to pick it up the morning of. It was no problem. There were plenty of volunteers manning the check-in table so I was to walk right up and get my number.
We started the race by looping through Bridgeport Village and then went out on the city streets and wound our ways through the neighborhoods near the shopping center.
The course was fairly flat, although there was one small incline. I'm not much of a hill lover so I definitely found myself going a little slower at that part of the race.
One nice thing about this race was parking was not an issue. Because it happened on Thanksgiving, we were able to park in the parking garage without a problem. Now, it did take a little while to get out after the race because so many people wanted to leave at the same time, but what can you do? Turn on your holiday music and take your time.
What We Got:
The most awesome medal. It's stinking huge!
This for me completed year's worth of medals from Uberthons. I competed in all but two of their 2015 events.
Water and snacks at the end too!
Final Thoughts:
You can bet I'll be back for more next year. Uberthons always puts on a great race. They are family friendly events, well run and not too big. I appreciate that a lot!
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