One of the biggest races in Portland is the Shamrock, and I plan on doing the 15K as a test-run before the Eugene Marathon in May. The Shamrock is Sunday, March 15th, so I became almost concerned when I noticed that Terwilliger still isn't open from Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway to Barbur. The house that slid down the hill ten weeks ago is still blocking traffic. Part of the problem, apparently, is Farmers Insurance declining to pay for any damage, leading the house owners to file suit against the insurance company. Also, there has been treacherous weather since the landslide, including the Blizzard of 2008, and conditions continue to be a deterrant. However, as reported in the Southwest Community Connection, the city is planning to have the boulevard open by late January.
So, good news. You can plan on running the Shamrock with the Shamrockers.
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