The first annual Portland Urban Adventure Race on November 4th was a resounding success. Together with Widmer Brothers, Salomon, Portland Rock Gym, Roots Brewery, Casey Dale and Bungee.com, Buffalo Gap saloon & eatery, Harlo Media Inc, Nau, Stephen Ashbrook, Henry’s Tavern, Oregon Active put on this great race to benefit young cancer survivors. The race consisted of ten stops along the course to participate in various “adventures” such as egg toss, pool, lemon-in-the-beer drop and ping pong (practically the religion of Horny Toad). All told 200 people showed up to race through the leaf littered streets of Portland to an eventual finish line of a beer garden, how awesome is that!? Everyone had a great time and $12,000 was raised to benefit those strong folks that have battled through cancer at very young ages.

Oregon Active’s motto is, “It’s all about getting out there, trying new things, combining good times with good people. It’s about giving something back.” Now that’s something that Horny Toad and can get behind, especially when there is beer involved. Sean, manager of the Lizard Lounge, was there to help out with the event and had this to say, “It was quite an adventure, I’m so glad we had the chance to participate and help a great cause.”

Hope that you can join us next year. Check out the following links, to both a blog of the event and Oregon Active’s site.

www.oregonactive.com

urban adventure race blog