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Race Recap: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series: 5k Fun Run at the Run Pub with Fort George

September 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’ve always enjoyed the Oregon Brewery Running Series, and who wouldn’t? These runs are the definition of “fun runs” with absolutely no pressure to be fast. These are exactly the kinds of runs you do with friends or even your kids. However, [read more...]

The Run Oregon Wardrobe: Cotopaxi Baja Pant

September 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

We are big fans of Cotopaxi here at Run Oregon. We have reviewed a variety of their items – from workout gear and socks to jackets, sweaters, and packs. They continually put out really solid outdoor and running gear, all while staying true to [read more...]

What Oregon is Wearing: Ombraz Armless Sunglasses

September 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

I used to never run with sunglasses. Maybe it was due to never finding a pair that I liked? Or the fact, that it was one more thing to remember in the morning, before heading out to run. It was not until recently (over the summer), that I started [read more...]

Tigard Fun Run 5k Extended Again to September 27

September 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

While 2020 seems to just throwing punches, at least there’s one thing that’s working out in your favor: The Tigard Fun Run 5k has been extended again until September 27. For more on this free virtual 5k, check out our previous post here. [read more...]

Homeschooling this year? Check out Healthy Kids Running Series to satisfy that PE class (Press Release)

September 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

In an effort to keep young children healthy and active while homeschooling, Healthy Kids Running Series is expanding its outdoor five-week fall Series and offering a world-wide Virtual World Race alternative, beginning Sunday, September [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the unique looking K-ST Low from Deckers Lab

September 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Have you heard of Deckers before? Maybe if you read some of our recent reviews, but its likely they may be new to you. But even so, you may recognize some of the names behind their creation: “Jean-Luc Diard, Global VP of Innovation for [read more...]

Making a Day of It at home with the 2020 Cider Summit NW To-Go box!

September 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

I am sure all of us have something that we miss from pre-COVID-19 days. In fact there is probably a dozen things we can each think of. Low on the list of importance (relatively speaking), but still something I miss are beer festivals. I have loved [read more...]

The Ex-Fortysomething Obsessed Runner: 48 Hour PF??

September 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’ve heard of the “24 hour flu” before, but a couple of weeks ago, I had a weird 48 hour case of plantar fasciitis. I had two previous bouts with PF, one that took over a month to get rid of completely, so as soon as I felt that [read more...]

Happy Hour Distillery of the Week: Portland’s Headwind Vodka

September 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 560 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...]

Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run extended through September 20

September 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s gross outside, and even running inside may not be a good idea for those with respiratory problems. That’s why the City of Tigard has extended their Virtual Fun Run through next weekend (September 20) – to give you a chance to [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the new Brooks Catamount

September 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

I felt like a teenager in these brand new, bright white shoes, treading softly so they wouldn’t get dirty. But they’re trail shoes and Brooks wants you to “paint” your new Catamounts with the earth. The bright white look is short-lived but [read more...]

Race Preview: Rise Challenge Events – Battle of the High Desert (Bend)

September 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Rise Challenge Events Battle HD is happening on September 26th, 2020 in Bend. This is definitely a fun and unique race with less running than we usually write about. That doesn’t mean it won’t still be a blast though! The race is [read more...]

BUFF is helping deal with wildfires and global pandemics with their new Filter Mask

September 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Wearing a mask is the smart, kind thing to do – even while running. So recently we set out to try various masks specifically made for running and/or by running companies. Its the year 2020 and with a global pandemic and the raging wildfires in [read more...]

Womxn Run the Vote Relay – September 21-27

September 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

Are you on a team yet for the Womxn Run The Vote Relay? This is an epic relay: 680 miles run by teams of 15-20 people, symbolizing the distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Washington, D.C. $23 from each registration is donated to the non-profit Black [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: DNX Bars

September 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’m an omnivore, but I generally try to limit my meat intake if I can. However, there are times when a little lean meat in my life just hits the spot. In a world of granola, oats, chocolate, and nuts, meat is not generally something that you [read more...]

Race Recap: Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run

September 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

The City of Tigard put together a great 5k course, marked it well, and opened it up for anyone to come run starting on September 5 through this Saturday, September 12. My family and I decided to tackle the Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run as a family, with [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Hibear All-Day Adventure Flask (GOAL MET IN 45 MINUTES!)

September 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

Details: Product: Hibear’s All-Day Adventure Flask Location: Reno, NV End Date: October 9, 2020 Pledge for: $65 Delivery Expectations: May 2021 I am pretty sure every person in Oregon has an insulated water bottle of some sort. I know I have a [read more...]

2020 Oregon Brewery Run Series – Fort George Brewery (at The Run Pub)

September 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

How much have you missed the OR Brewery Running Series? If you are a runner in Portland who loves beer, you’ve surely heard of this 5k-ish running series and hopefully been to a few. Chances are, you also know that most races have been a bit of a [read more...]

Virtual Race Preview: Bell’s Run Hoppy 5K and Stroll

September 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Editor’s note: I love beer. After now having visited over 560 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, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Kahtoola Gaiters

September 5, 2020 // 1 Comment

Gaiters are funny. The word alone sounds like something only fishermen would understand, and does not seem like the thing runners would need. And yet, for those of us who have ever run in sand, loose dirt, dusty, dry loam, or any surface that might [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: September 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

September 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Now in the sixth month of restrictions on social gatherings, Oregon Brewery Running Series is again inviting us to join the September 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, setting a mileage goal and tracking it through Strava to work towards [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: nuun Instant

September 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

As someone who hasn’t really spent much time on hydration, except water, until this past year, I have really come to enjoy and appreciate nuun. As I have been spending more time running in more distant locations, as well as on the treadmill in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Best in the West Triathlon Festival (Sweet Home)

September 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Best in the West Triathlon Festival is the perfect event for the athlete who doesn’t know what they want. It is like the buffet of races with multiple distances and sports available. And to keep participants safe, modifications have been made [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Rip City Lager from Deschutes Brewing

September 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 560 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 [read more...]

Guest Race Preview: 2020 OYO Portland

August 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

The following has been submitted by Run Oregon reader, Laura Owen. As with so many other races this year, The Portland Marathon has succumbed to the pandemic and been cancelled. However, the organizers have put an interesting and unique opportunity [read more...]

New Kid’s Book About Running: Fauja Singh Keeps Going

August 30, 2020 // 0 Comments

The first 100-year-old to run a marathon, Fauja Singh, is also the first Sikh to be the main character in a book from a major publisher. Written by Simran Jeet Singh, the book tells the story of Fauja Singh including his 2011 marathon which made him [read more...]