Races on our Radar1 Min Read Run Oregon BlogonMay 24, 2026 Races this Week: May 25 – May 31, 2026 Memorial Day weekend closes out May with a full slate of racing, from short, fast miles and community 5Ks to coastal half marathons and big… Discover More
Running Gear2 Min Read Matt RasmussenonMay 24, 2026 Kickstarter of the Week: RSVR Hydration – Athlete driven hydration system Hydration packs are great. We have reviewed a lot of great ones over the years. There are a ton of solid options out there — ones built for… Discover More
Information2 Min Read Matt RasmussenonMay 23, 2026 Clearing the Noise: adidas POWERVIZN Lens System Runners will obsess over midsole compounds and shave grams wherever they can, but vision rarely gets the same attention. Out on the road or… Discover More
2-mile 30k 8k Mid-Valley Running Trail Run1 Min Read Nikki MuelleronMay 22, 2026 Running Up That Hill: the 2026 Run for the Hills 30k/8k/2 Miler Are you ready to Run for the Hills? This event, which will be on Sunday June 7th this year, features a 30k, an 8k, and even a 2 mile Fun Run… Discover More
Random Stuff4 Min Read Matt RasmussenonMay 22, 2026 reMarkable Paper Pro Move Review: Finding a Better Balance Between Analog and Digital Running Technology is a necessary evil. I don’t think that’s a hot take. There’s just too much tied into it—work, communication, planning—that fully… Discover More
Shoe Reviews4 Min Read Matt RasmussenonMay 21, 2026 Riding the Lightning: Hylo Axis Hylo Athletics is a unique shoe company looking to make some bold changes in the running world. Their focus leans heavily into… Discover More
10k Greater Portland Running Washington Running1 Min Read Matt RasmussenonMay 20, 2026 State Lines & Finish Lines: The Rainier to Longview (R2L) Bridge Run If running from one state to another is on your bucket list, you might want to consider the Rainier to Longview (or R2L) Bridge Run in the… Discover More
Test Kitchen3 Min Read Matt RasmussenonMay 20, 2026 Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Evergreen Waffles Let’s be honest—mornings don’t always cooperate with our running ambitions. Whether it’s an early shakeout, getting kids out the door, or just… Discover More
Random Stuff Test Kitchen2 Min Read Matt RasmussenonMay 19, 2026 GU: The Original Gel That Still Gets It Done We’re all familiar with energy supplements when we’re out running—powders, hydration mixes, gels. There’s more out there now than ever before,… Discover More
25k 50 mile 50k Mid-Valley Running Trail Run Ultra2 Min Read Nikki MuelleronMay 18, 2026 The Peak That Piques It All: Mary’s Peak Trail Run The Mary’s Peak Trail Runs are coming up fast on June 13th! These trail races, which offer you a 100k (new this year!), 50k, and a 25k, have… Discover More