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Race Preview: 2019 Heaven Can Wait Women’s 5K (Bend

May 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Heaven Can Wait Women’s 5k is hosted by the St. Charles Foundation. This is the 20th year this amazing organizations has put on an event to bring awareness and raise financial backing for breast cancer. This race has grown to be one of the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run with the Eagle 5K and Fun Run (Beaverton)

May 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Now in its 6th year, the Run with the Eagle 5K is a low-priced neighborhood run in the Sexton Mountain neighborhood in Beaverton. It’s described as “a joint partnership of the Sexton Mountain Parent Teacher Club and the Sexton Mountain [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Jennifer’s Catching Slough Classic (Coos Bay)

May 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a small race in Southern Oregon, the Jennifer’s Catching Slough Classic in Coos Bay may be just the thing for you. This race takes place on Saturday, June 8th, and should be a low-key and smaller race (sometimes [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Grateful Dad (Portland)

May 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

What better way to spend Father’s Day weekend than by running with (or for) your old man? Organized by Terrapin Events, the Grateful Dad is a Father’s Day staple. Runners can participate in a half marathon, 10k, 5k, or kids race, so the entire [read more...]

Small Central Oregon Race Previews: Dog Gone Run 5K/10K (Redmond) & Run For The Birds 5K (Sunriver)

May 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Dogs. Birds. All the animals! If you love dogs, birds, or any animal for that matter,chances are you will be benefitting them as you participate in either of these events. The Dog Gone Run in Redmond is a 5K, 10K, or 1 mile fun walk, all designed [read more...]

Running Relay Checklist: 2019 Version

May 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Doing a relay this year? I am … one I’ve never done before but have wanted to check out for years. The Wild Rogue Relay starts in Medford and finishes in Brookings, and it’s a challenging and beautiful route. It’s been a [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #20: May 21

May 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 White Salmon Backyard Half (White Salmon, WA)

May 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

How much would you pay for a half marathon? And how much would you donate to help high school athletes get the shoes and buses they need to participate? And how much would you spend for a Saturday morning in White Salmon? Put those numbers together [read more...]

Leaving Anti-Perspirant Behind with Type A Deodorant

May 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you run hard, you probably sweat hard. Personally, my body is quite adept at utilizing its cooling mechanism. I run, I sweat. I workout, I sweat. I play, I sweat. And, let’s be honest. I don’t sweat like a girl. In light of that, I am [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Heart of the Country 5k/10k/1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Helix, OR)

May 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Helix, OR is hosting the 2019 Heart of the Country Fun Run/Walk on June 8th this year, and this race will help fund improvements to Helix Park after an unfortunate flood ruined much of it. This is a great way to celebrate the community and to offer [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 PDX Triathlon at Blue Lake (Fairview, OR)

May 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

The first weekend of June hosts the annual Blue Lake Triathlon and Duathlon Weekend Festival in Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview, OR. Hosted by the Why Racing Events, the festival offers Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons, a Duathlon and an [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: BUFF USA

May 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

You know a company is tried and true when you find their name is not only a noun to describe the company name but also a noun to describe what it is. There are lots of headwear options out on the market for running, hiking, cycling, and lots [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bite of Bend Beer Run

May 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Right in the middle of Bite of Bend weekend is a 5K race where you get to enjoy tastes of local breweries along the course, and then a full beer at the finish line. Need I say more? The Bite of Bend Beer Run starts at noon on Saturday, June 16th, [read more...]

Ask the Expert: Sports Bras, Sunscreen, and Summer Running for Kids

May 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon: I desperately need a better running bra. How do I find the right one for me? First things first- sizing. Don’t go off of your typical underwire bra size- did you know that up to 80% of women wear the wrong size bra on a daily basis? [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Humm Zinger collaboration by Deschutes Brewery & humm Kombucha

May 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 495 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run club meeting locations, to beer miles and relays, running and the kegged [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 WillaMutt Strut 5k & 1k Fun Run/Walk (Salem)

May 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve always had a soft spot for animals because they can’t speak up for themselves when they are placed in a bad situation. Raising money for organizations like the Willamette Humane Society is important and well deserved, and doing the 2019 [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: Running Home

May 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Although I cannot say that I wasn’t warned going into this book about the emotions involved, I still had to set it aside a few times to give myself some space to process what the author was going through. Katie Arnold’s running memoir Running [read more...]

Preview: Badass Ladies’ Scavenger Hunt – June 22

May 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ladies, this one’s for you! I’m hosting a free scavenger hunt on Saturday, June 22 for women, inspired by the Badass Lady Gang. The Badass Lady Gang (BALG) is a national group for women with running and walking as a common thread. Run [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Dirty Half Marathon (Bend)

May 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running in Central Oregon certainly has its perks. The air is cleaner, the elevation is real and the races are some of the most fun anywhere. The Dirty Half marathon is one such race that has nearly turned into an all day event. Super Dave Thomason [read more...]

I ain’t trippin’ – the Day Tripper Duffle Bag is pretty awesome

May 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s been a few years since I have updated my gym bag game. This hasn’t historically been an issue, as I generally just used my old one to get my running clothes too and from work each day. With my recent foray into adding weightlifting [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Portland Parks & Recreation 5K Series – Westmoreland Park on June 9

May 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

The next race in the Portland Parks & Recreations awesome 5k Series is taking place at Westmoreland Park – a long and narrow park that you may be familiar with as where the Oregon Dairy Association holds the milk carton boat races. If that [read more...]

Make a Night of It at the Summer Gods Tour 2019 featuring Third Eye Blind, Jimmy Eat World, and Ra Ra Riot!

May 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Capital FC Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Runs (Salem)

May 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Capital Futbol Club is back at it again with their annual half marathon, 10K and 5K races. These races have a special place in my heart due to the fact that I grew up playing soccer with the club, back when it was called Salem United Soccer Club and [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Stoller Community 5K

May 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

On April 28th, I got to run in the 7th (and possibly last) Stoller Community 5K race. As you might guess from the name, this is a local community race centered around Stoller Middle School in Beaverton. Local, yes. Small, not so much — over [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Good Grains StaySteady & Love Grown Cereal

May 17, 2019 // 1 Comment

I can’t remember the actual statistics now, but I read an article in a health magazine a few years back that said most cereals, even those that claim to be “healthy,” are no better for you than eating a donut. By and large, they are loaded [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Newport Marathon

May 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

The marathon is a magical distance I have spent years trying to prefect. I’ve run 15 marathons and Newport Marathon: has been five of them! Newport marathon has been on my list for a number of years for many reasons. Number one is, it’s [read more...]