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Articles with the Tag: Polson Running

Polson Running group warms up cold season with fun run Polson Running group warms up cold season with fun run

POLSON — Polson Running will be defying the cold later this month with the Sorry ‘Bout That half marathon and team relay on Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m.  The 10th anniversary of Sorry ‘Bout That race will run clockwise on the route this year, meaning there will be both an uphill start and a...

Turkey Trot raises money for food bank Turkey Trot raises money for food bank

POLSON — Polson Running celebrated Thanksgiving with a family friendly Turkey Trot this year. With an estimated 100 runners, the untimed fun run cost $5 to participate, all of the proceeds going to the Polson Food Bank to help keep those in need fed this holiday season.  To find out about other...

Runners slip, slide across half marathon finish line Runners slip, slide across half marathon finish line

POLSON — Nearly 70 runners took full advantage of the unseasonably mild 30-degree-temperatures and competed in the Sorry ‘Bout That half marathon on Saturday, Jan. 8. The roughly 13-mile-long clockwise loop started at the Mission Valley Aquatics Center with runners trekking through the slipper...

Turkey Trot tradition returns to Polson Turkey Trot tradition returns to Polson

POLSON — The Polson Running club hosted its in-person turkey day running tradition on Thursday morning. With a few people bringing their four-legged companions to run beside them, nearly 100 people ran, walked and jogged their way through the club’s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K.  ...

Runners can keep going in winter months with preparation Runners can keep going in winter months with preparation

Many running enthusiasts avoid the cold weather and choose to stay toasty in a warm gym on a treadmill rather than venture outdoors to pound the pavement for a few miles once the snowdrifts and the frigid wind starts to howl. Lou Brenner is a veteran marathoner and member of the Polson Running Club, which...

Forrest Gump look-alike takes first place in Polson race Forrest Gump look-alike takes first place in Polson race

By Rob Zolman / Valley Journal POLSON – Upon crossing the finish line of the 2020 Sorry ‘Bout That half marathon, overall race-winner Jason Delaney exclaimed: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” He was quoting Forrest Gump from the fam...

Thanksgiving race winners get turkey Thanksgiving race winners get turkey

POLSON — Crisp temperatures greeted more than 145 runners, joggers and walkers who got up early Thursday to pre-burn a few of those Thanksgiving calories during the annual Turkey Trot 5K. Over the past 12 years, the annual Thanksgiving Day tradition hosted by Polson Running has raised and donated ne...

Three-mile run planned for Thanksgiving morning Three-mile run planned for Thanksgiving morning

POLSON – Concerned that you might wind up feeling like a plump turkey packed with gravy and stuffing after Thanksgiving dinner? Then dust off your running shoes and shed a few extra calories before heading to the table with a Thanksgiving morning run during the 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5K. Dubbed the...

March Meltdown race signals spring weather March Meltdown race signals spring weather

POLSON – Runners of all ages and skill levels enjoyed sunshine and clear skies Saturday morning during the Polson Running group’s March Meltdown 5K. The annual race signals that spring and warmer days are near. The group encourages healthy activities by hosting a number of popular races throug...

Runners slide through Sorry ‘Bout That race Runners slide through Sorry ‘Bout That race

POLSON – One hundred plus marathoners competed in the Sorry ‘Bout That half marathon on Saturday afternoon and braved 13.1 miles in mid 20-degree-temperatures with ice-covered uneven surfaces along the trail.  The Polson Running group organized the race for the sixth year to provide runne...


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