5K races near Sunriver

Happy Girls Sisters is the Sisters, Oregon stop in the Happy Girls Run series, a women’s running series from Lay It Out Events with races in Bend, Spokane, and Sisters. The Sisters event offers runners a choice of 5K, 10K, or a longer trail race, suitable for first-timers, road runners, and those who prefer dirt trails. The race is designed for women of all ages and abilities, emphasizing shared time with friends, sisters, and running groups over an elite-only focus. The trail race utilizes the Peterson Ridge Trail system in the Deschutes National Forest, featuring single-track sections. The 5K and 10K courses follow roads through downtown Sisters. All distances conclude at the FivePine campus, finishing under tall Ponderosa pines. The trail race has a 500-runner limit and sells out annually, making it the distance requiring the most advance planning.

Happy Girls Sisters is the Sisters, Oregon race in the Happy Girls Run series, an all-women running series from Lay It Out Events with races in Bend, Spokane, and Sisters. The Sisters event offers a trail half marathon and 5K and 10K road races, giving runners a choice between forest trails and a shorter town route. The half marathon uses the Peterson Ridge Trail system in the Deschutes National Forest, featuring single-track sections and forest views. The 5K and 10K wind through downtown Sisters, and every distance finishes at the FivePine campus under tall Ponderosa pines. The half marathon is capped at 500 runners and sells out annually, indicating strong demand and a risk for late registration.

The Salmon Run begins and ends at Inlet View Elementary School in Anchorage, offering 10K, 5K, and 2K Fun Run distances. This is a yearly spring race; the 5K and 10K begin at 10:00 AM, with the 2K starting five minutes later. The event maintains a school-community atmosphere. Participants can collect bibs before race day at Inlet View Elementary or Skinny Raven Downtown. Race-day pickup is at the school before the start. Following the run, the Salmon Run Carnival continues until noon, featuring bouncy houses, games, face painting, temporary hair coloring, popcorn, cotton candy, and food vendors offering hot dogs and nachos.

Happy Girls, the 16th Annual event kicks off the season. Scenic views abound on mixed trails, groomed paths, and paved surfaces. A post-race party awaits with a gift bag and a unique Happy Girls medal. Adult beverages and food provided. Grab friends, make it a weekend, and design a team costume.