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Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Blue Lake Runs (Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Run)

September 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Blue Lake Runs are a decades-old traditional event put on by the Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) each year, now in its 45th year. While the traditional distances were 5K (in its 35th year) and 15K (its 43rd year in 2016), the 15K was converted [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Fall Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon/5K (St. Josef’s Winery)

September 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

As if on cue, the Oregon weather turned from summer to fall on a dime right in time for the Oregon Fall Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon/5K at St. Josef’s Winery. The several hundred runners who showed up in Canby on the morning of September 7, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Girlfriends Run for a Cure Half/10k/5k on October 13th (Vancouver, WA)

September 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Why Racing Events’ Girlfriends Run for a Cure will include a Half Marathon , 10k, and 5k on Sunday, October 13th in Vancouver at 9am. This event has raised a ton of money since it’s inception to support Joleen Skarberg in her fight [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hell of the Northwest Trail Runs (Alsea Falls)

September 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Appropriately named, Hell of the Northwest Trail Runs promises just that, hellish climbs and difficult courses. But what makes this tough race more heavenly is the gorgeous scenery runners will be encountering. This race offers a half marathon, 10K [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Charleston Salmon Run 10k/Half/Marathon & 1 Mile Crab Walk (Coos Bay)

September 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Get excited! It’s time for the 3rd Annual Charleston Salmon Run & Crab Walk! This year’s 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon will be on October 5th in Charleston, OR where the Oregon coastal views of Coos Bay will entice you to keep going! The [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Reed College 5k FUNd Run/Walk (Portland) – THIS WEEKEND

September 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Nestled in SE Portland, Reed College is an impressive school with an equally impressive aesthetic. The lovely brick buildings are complemented by the stunning Reed Canyon, and on Saturday, September 21, runners and walkers are invited to explore the [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #36: September 17 – XC Edition

September 17, 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. Special XC Edition! A number of high [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mad Hatter Dash 5k Fun Run (Salem)

September 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s all about the hats. Come for the sweat and stay for the fun at Salem’s 8th annual Mad Hatter Dash on Saturday, September 28th, 2019. This event is a 5k fun run which benefits the Salem Dream Center which helps poverty stricken kids through [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Vancouver Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k Fun Run /Walk

September 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

The United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) is a wonderful non-profit organization that supports and advocates for people who’s had or will have ostomy surgery. All proceeds from the 2019 Ostomy 5k Fun Run/Walk will benefit the UOAA and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge

September 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Located in the dynamic forests of the Pacific Northwest, the Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge is truly in trail running paradise. This event is a three-day trial running extravaganza, where races are run over a whole weekend (Friday – Sunday). [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Condor 25k Trail Run (Corvallis)

September 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

The crisp early mornings and scattered golden leaves that blanket the Willamette Valley after the first frost of autumn, beckon runners to the forests of Corvallis, Oregon the first weekend in October. Seeped through the mind’s of Corvallis’ [read more...]

Race Preview : 2019 DRT11 trail race (Bend)

September 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’ve ever spent any time in Bend, you may have run or hiked parts of the well known Deschutes River Trail, that follows the Deschutes River. The trail is well known for its views of Benham Falls, Dillon Falls, Big Eddy, the lava flow of Lava [read more...]

Race Preview: The Great Pumpkin Run 2019 (Corvallis)

September 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything… pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin RACES! There are so many great pumpkin themed races throughout October and here are two awesome, small ones to consider when trying to figure out which one you [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beer of the Week: HandUp IPA by Deschutes Brewery

September 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 530 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 Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic 10k/5k

September 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Harvest season is considered to be a celebration of abundance. What better way to share abundance than by supporting a charitable cause that directly helps feed families in need? The Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic 5k and 10k in [read more...]

Race Recap: NUT 100K (Diamond Lake)

September 14, 2019 // 1 Comment

I’m not going to lie and say this was easy, nor am I going to tell you I ran the whole way with a smile on my face. To be fair, there were moments that found me smiling, especially as I crossed that finish line. But this race was all about [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Team Up for Students 5K (Cornelius)

September 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 5th annual Team Up for Students 5K will be held on Saturday, October 5th at Echo Shaw Elementary School in Cornelius. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Witch Hazel Elementary students and will be used to purchase student supplies and [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: le bent socks

September 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

If there’s anything I’ve learned from all the countless hours I’ve spent running, it’s that good socks are as important as good shoes, (arguably even more so.) The first thing that attracted to me about the Ultra Lightweight Micro run socks [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Sisters Hop Fest Half & 5K

September 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Bring out the beer and bring out the runners! Last year saw the first running of the Sisters Hop Fest 5K, which coincided with the Sisters Fresh Hop Festival. This year, for the 10th anniversary of the festival, race organizers saw the opportunity [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mt. Tabor Tar ‘n’ Trail 5K and 10K

September 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Friends of Mt. Tabor Park are hosting a 5K run/walk and 10K run through the picturesque trails on Portland’s dormant volcano, Mt. Tabor. The race is a fundraising event to benefit the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park who help keep this wonderland a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Portland Marathon

September 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Runners in Portland Oregon have race options throughout the year. Local non-profits put on 5Ks and 10K to support needs in the community or highlight a cause. And several companies put on high quality half marathons and marathons that use different [read more...]

Check out the Alpenglow Hoody – a sun protection top from Black Diamond

September 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Champions Run For Heroes (McMinnville) – THIS WEEKEND

September 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

McMinnville may be a bit off the beaten path, but located about 30 minutes south of Sherwood on 99W, there are a couple fun races in this city. One of the best, benefiting local causes and put on by the nonprofit See Ya Later Foundation, is the [read more...]

Race Preview: UCP Walk, Roll ‘n’ Run 5K (Portland)

September 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Chances are you or someone you know, knows of someone with Cerebral Palsy (CP). It affects an estimated 500,000 children and adults in the United States. Each year, 8,000 babies are diagnosed with CP, which is a blanket term for a myriad of central [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Sunriver Half Marathon for a Cause

September 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

This past Labor Day, I was once again in Sunriver for the 9th annual Sunriver Marathon for a Cause. This is the fourth time I have participated in these races (the 10k in 2011 & 2018, and the double half challenge in 2013) and is always one that [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Fight for Your Life 5K (St. Paul)

September 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Fight For Your Life 5k is coming up quick on September 29th and will, as usual, be held at the French Prairie Gardens. The race honors Emily Pohlschneider-Edwards, who fought for her life against a rare form of women’s cancer. All [read more...]