About:
💘 RUN LOVE RUN – Valentine’s Weekend on the Oregon Coast
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027
Location: South Beach Marina, Newport, OR (Start Location)
Distances: 30K · 15K · 8K
💝 Run. Love. Run.
Kick off Valentine’s weekend doing something you love! RUN LOVE RUN returns to Newport for another day of trails, friends, family, chocolate, and coastal fun.
Valentine’s weekend isn’t just for couples. Run with your sweetheart, your best friend, a family member, or come celebrate your own love of running. Choose the 30K, 15K, or 8K and spend your Saturday exploring the trails around South Beach and Newport.
🎁 All Participants Receive:
- 💎 Hand-Blown Glass Finisher Medal: A custom medal handcrafted by a local glass artist.
- 🌹 Finish Line Rose: A fresh red rose as you cross the finish.
- 🍫 Chocolate Fountain & Treats: Our signature finish-line celebration.
- 📸 Free Professional Photos: Race photos included for all participants.
- ⏱️ Chip Timing & Live Results: Professional timing for all three distances.
🏆 Awards & Teams
Top 3 Overall Male and Female awards in each distance plus 10-year age group honors. You can also team up for some extra RUN LOVE RUN fun. Team members do not have to run the same distance.
- 💕 Sweetheart
- 👯 BFF
- 👩👧 Mother/Daughter
- 👩👦 Mother/Son
- 👨👧 Father/Daughter
- 👨👦 Father/Son
Team rankings use performance percentage, allowing teammates running different distances to compete together. A category must have at least five registered teams by the close of registration to qualify for team awards.
🕐 Schedule
7:00 AM: Packet Pickup @ South Beach Marina
8:00 AM: 30K Start
8:45 AM: 15K Start
9:00 AM: 8K Start
11:30 AM: Awards Ceremony
📸 Costumes & Photos
Rock your best red, pink, heart-themed gear, or matching outfits and have some fun with it! Whether you’re racing hard or spending the morning on the trails with someone special, RUN LOVE RUN is about celebrating the people, places, and experiences we love.
💪 Volunteer
Want to be part of RUN LOVE RUN without racing? Volunteer opportunities include aid stations, course marshaling, packet pickup, and finish-line support. Local groups and schools may also be eligible for fundraising opportunities.
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Event's current local time: 11:54 AM PT
