PRC Winter 5K Series

Register for one race or sign up for all three and save 10%!

NEVER LET WINTER WIN!

Keep those wheels turning and the fire burning all winter long when you join in our seasonal 5K series. This low-key, high-yield trio of races gives you the chance to test your training, improve your times, and compete with yourself. Race in December and then focus on your 5K improvement. Train hard, do some speed work, try some hill repeats, or add some miles to your weekly load. Then come back in January and do it again. Your progress might surprise you! Race. Train. Repeat! Whether you are training for a PR or just looking for a great avenue to set some goals for 2023, The Winter 5K Race Series is the ideal platform.

 2024-2025 RACE DATES:

  • DECEMBER: Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 9:00am • PRC Beaverton
  • JANUARY: Saturday, January 18th, 2025, 9:00am, • PRC Beaverton
  • FEBRUARY: Saturday, February 15th, 2025, 9:00am, • PRC Beaverton

Please check in at the registration area for each individual race.

ENTRY FEES: Individual 5K races are $39 each. Sign up for the series and save your cold cash. Reigster for the 3 -race series and save 10%!

PACKET PICK UP/CHECK IN: 7:30am – 8:45am

ALL RACERS MUST CHECK IN!: If you registered for the series,  Please come to the registration tent before each race to check in.
 
PARKING: Follow directions from our parking team. Parking is available in and around the PRC center. Please park FIRST and then come to  RACE HQ if you have any questions.

GEAR CHECK: YES! The winter weather forecast is looking really favorable for some great 5Ks but it may still be chilly. Wear warm clothes, bring a bag, and check them at the Gear Check Tent before the race starts.

RESULTS: all races will be chip timed. If you want to receive your results via text, make sure that your registration information contains a mobile phone number. You may add your phone number through your Active.com login. Live results will post throughout the event.

AWARDS: 09:57am

Age Group Winners: Age Groups start with 14 & Under and are in 5 year increments (15-19, 20-24, etc). First place in each age group wins a shiny blue ribbon and a $10 PRC Gift Card. 2nd and 3rd place also receive beautiful ribbons. Age group awards will be available to pick up at the awards table and we will do an abbreviated ceremony to announce the top finishers.

POST RACE: stay tuned for post-race details including goodies and raffle prizes! 

WINTER GIVES US ALL A BREAK! (Feb. ’24)

In a graceful twist of fate, the February edition of the PRC Winter 5K Race Series went off without so much as a raindrop. The breeze was low. The air was clean. The temps were moderate. It was a great day for a race. The day was simply beautiful. Congratulations to everyone. See you next month at The Tualatin River Run 5K.

WINTER HASN’T WON YET! (Jan. ’24)

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(Saturday, January 13, 2024, 4:45am) With the forecasted “SNOW-MA-gettin’-hard-to-run,” we’ve added a virtual option to this edition of the PRC Winter 5K Race Series. If you would like to change to the virtual event, go to your active.com/my events portal and select the virtual option OR send us a note and we will move you to the virtual option.

We are hosting the in-person event at 9am on Saturday morning and we will be using a slightly modified route to avoid the main roads.

#neverletwinterwin will start to gain a bunch of traction as participants post their virtual/OYO experiences of their own 5K efforts. Don’t forget to post if you capture any FOOTage of your own efforts and use this hashtag. You might just win an amazing raffle prize (and beat winter afterall). If you choose to go virtual, do this:

Go to your Active.com/my events portal to access your registration. Simply change your option to the Virtual race and then, do the 5K anywhere, and then:

The window for results reporting opens at 9am on Saturday morning but you can do your 5K anytime. For VIRTUAL RESULTS UPLOADING: Follow these easy instructions to upload your photo and results.  A photo of your watch or segment or any photo will do!   Enjoy! 

Upload your results! 

  • Click on the upload link above
  • Scroll down below green line
  • Add your REGISTRATION ID NUMBER in the box.  (Your registration ID number can be found on the top right of your confirmation email)
  • Add your time.
  • Add your photo. 
  • Hit Enter.

Our charity for the PRC Winter 5K Series is Meals On Wheels People, helping those in need in our community! Thanks for participating during this crazy year and remember:  NEVER LET WINTER WIN!!!

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2021-2022 Race Recap

WINTER RACE #1 (Winter Gave Its Best Shot)

Winter gave us its best shot and we still managed to prevail. A little cold? No biggie. A little rain? Fear not. A little Wind Advisory? How about all three? Through the blinding elements, we witnessed enthusiasm, joy, a bunch of super soaked smiles (and a few soaked laptops), and some seriously happy feet and we are ready for more! Race #1 is in the books. Results are posted. 

Age Group Winners: First place in each age group wins a shiny blue ribbon and a $10 PRC Gift Card. 2nd and 3rd place also receive beautiful ribbons. If you did not get your award today, let us know and we will hold it for you at one of the PRC shops or mail it directly to you. See you all next month.

WINTER RACE #2 : Winter Apologizes!

After flexing its muscles in December, Winter took a little break for us in January. The temps were still brisk, but wind and rain were on vacation for the Janaury edition of the series. Race #2 is in the books. How many of you PR’d? Now it’s time to train hard, pound the pavement, tweak the weeks, and come back in February for the season finale. See you next month.

Age Group Winners: First place in each age group wins a shiny blue ribbon and a $10 PRC Gift Card. 2nd and 3rd place also receive beautiful ribbons. If you did not get your award for January, let us know and we will hold it for you at one of the PRC shops or mail it directly to you.

WINTER RACE #3: Winter Takes A Vacation!

For Race #3, Winter headed south (we guess) yielding to blue skies, warm temps, and a whole lotta’ smiles. Congratulations to all 5K racers!

Age Group Winners: First place in each age group wins a shiny blue ribbon and a $10 PRC Gift Card. 2nd and 3rd place also receive beautiful ribbons. If you did not get your award for January, let us know and we will hold it for you at one of the PRC shops or mail it directly to you.

Something For Everyone!

Resources for Racers

Registration

All races start at 9am. Follow the registration link. The single race fee is $39. Amazing commemorative Shirts are available for $20 while supplies last. Earn your race badges at each event and place them anywhere on your race shirt!

Race Packets

In person packet pick up begins on Saturday, December 14th at 7:45am at Portland Running Company in Beaverton. Packets include your race bib and your race shirt if you purchased one.

Thank You To Our Partners

Paula Harkin, along with husband Dave Harkin, are committed to producing fun, challenging, safe, world-class events. Stay tuned for more information regarding 2023 and beyond!

Paula and Dave Harkin, RunWithPaula Events