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Tracy Bryant -
Official Blogger of Energy Events
Owner, Max Muscle

Rum Run Preview

Now that the race season is under way, its time to get serious. Time for Energy Event’s Rum Run. Sunday, May 27. This is a seriously fun race! It starts and finishes at the Tualatin Commons (8187 Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Rd, Tualatin OR). With booths, vendors, and a tropical feel – you’ll find a finish line of Tiki torches and dressed up participants. This is the sign that summer is here.

There is a 10k run that starts at 8:35 and a 5k walk/run that starts at 8:45. Packet pick up will be held on Saturday, May 26th – 10 am to 3 pm at Foot Traffic in Lake Oswego (333 S State St). You can also pick up your packet on race morning at the start/finish area after 7:00 am.

Of course, you’ll find a kid zone and gear check to take care of your belongings while you are out for a run or walk. Energy Events wants to be sure this is a family event, so the kids races start at 10:15.

Registration includes Ice cold Kona beer and a 10 Cane Mojito (for those over 21 – please bring ID) and Shoyu Chicken from Roxy Grill. The perfect way to end a day of activity and fun! See you there!

portion of the proceeds go to support the Children's Cancer Association.

For more information or to register: http://www.energyevents.com/10krumrun

Parade Run 5K Preview

Saturday May 19th will be the third annual Max Muscle Vancouver Parade Run. The past two years, this has been a 2.5 mile course. This year, Max Muscle is teaming up with Energy Events to give this race an extra kick! The route is being extended to offer a complete 5k - 3.1 miles. The race takes place immediately before the Hazel Dell Parade of Bands. This is one of the largest parades in the State of Washington, drawing around 30,000 spectators along the route. You'll run or walk the parade route right before it starts! Race time is 10 am, parade start time is 10:30.

This is a flat fast course, perfect for a new PR. The route starts at the Max Muscle Sports Nutrition store in the Hazel Dell Town Center and makes it way along the parade route, finishing in front of Buffalo Wild Wings where a special viewing area, a cold beer and wings await! Stick around after the race and enjoy the parade.

There will be prizes for the best costumes and a kids fun run. Proceeds benefit the Sarah J Anderson Holiday Celebration. This is a great opportunity to support a local event and see how a community comes together. The Hazel Dell Parade of Bands is celebrating its 48th year. If you have never been to this parade, you won't believe your eyes. It really is a BIG deal!!! Come on...be a part of it.

For more details and to register: Parade Run

Earth Day Run Recap

The 4th annual Energy Events Earth Day Run, held on Saturday April 21st, was a huge success! This great organic event hosted 600 adults and 100 kids. The adults enjoyed the 5k and 5 miler and the kids had a blast at the Recycle Run. Its never too soon to learn how to protect the planet.

This year there were new routes for both the 5k and the 5 miler. There was more focus on the parks and trails of Cook Park. Participants gave a lot of positive feedback about these routes. There was also a new start and finish area - Cooks Park in Tigard. This was a perfect place for an Earth Day celebration.

Hopworks was brewing up the beer, Chez Gourment provided delicious veggie burgers for the finishers and the Earth supplied the beautiful weather. Can't wait until next year. In the meantime, Energy Events has two race in May - the Max Muscle Parade Run on May 19th and the Rum Run on May 27th. See Earth Day Run for details.

Fort Vancouver 15K Race Recap

What a great day for a run! We finally got a dry day around here and it was just in time for the 4th Annual Fred Meyers Fort Vancouver Run. The 15k started at 8:15, so we arrived around 7:30. That gave us plenty of time to use the restrooms and get situated at the start line. We had picked up our packets the day before, so we had everything we needed – including a nice warm shirt to wear after the run! There is always such a community feeling at the races put on by Energy Events. We spent some time walking around and visiting with all the familiar faces we saw.

This is the first race of the season, and it seemed that there was more of a buzz than usual. Everyone was ready to get moving and get back into gear….too much time off. The weather was comfortable enough for short sleeves and some ever wore shorts and tank tops.

The National Anthem was played and off we went. The 10k and the 6k were starting later; those folks were arriving as we took off from the start line. I knew the route, but somehow was surprised by the gentle incline and hill that showed up before we even got to mile 1. The crowd was moving pretty quickly, I felt like we started off fast. My pace was a bit faster than I had planned, but I figured I would just keep running at that speed until I couldn’t anymore. Surprisingly, I held onto it for the entire race.

Over the railroad tracks and down towards Wintler Park. We hit our first water station and headed back towards town. As we ran along the river, the fog was so thick that you couldn’t even see the Interstate Bridge or the Oregon side. It was strangely peaceful and calm. Around the 4 mile mark, the 10k leaders passed me and they were FAST!!!

We crossed over the land bridge and through the Fort. I knew another hill was coming, no fun this close to the end! Up Reserve and back past Pearson Air Field, the end was quickly approaching. I passed some of the 10k and 6k walkers; everyone seemed to be having a great time. I could hear the music from the finish line and knew the end was near.

I came around the corner and there was the finish line – I picked up my speed to end on high note. One of my favorite people, Evan Pilchik was taking photos at the finish and I even got a high five from him for a job well done!

I changed into my warm dry clothes and spent some time enjoying the finish area. Lots of personal bests were set at this race. Seems like everyone I talked to had a great race. There was lots of fun, lots of energy….Its going to be a great year.