Race Preview: 2021 Lastest not Fastest
The typical format of a race is essentially the same, regardless of distance. It consists of a start and finish line, separated by a set course that one must traverse [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Autumn Leaves 50/50 (Champoeg Park)
While many ultramarathons require distant travel and extensive support teams, ORRC’s Autumn Leaves 50 / 50 is right in Portland’s backyard at Champoeg Park. And with a looped course and [...]
Addicted to Levitating: Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in some new options from Brooks
The new Brooks Levitate StealthFit GTS 5 has finally arrived and we’ve been putting them to the test. Brooks is marketing this shoe as “the most streamlined support shoe we’ve [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Sisters Hop Fest Half & 5K
Races are falling off the schedule again, which is definitely a bummer, but not all of them. Some, like the Sisters Hop Fest Half & 5K, are limiting the amount [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Dia De Los Muertos Endurance Run (Newport)
Día de Los Muertos (DDLM) is a day in the year like no other. This deeply revered Mexican tradition provides a universal opportunity to celebrate our connection to loved ones [...]
Race Recap: 2021 Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon/10k
Race Season has been TOUGH this year, maybe even more so than in 2020. Last year, we knew there were probably not going to be any races IRL, but this [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Portland Marathon
There is simply nothing like a marathon. Not to say that 5Ks or ultra-marathons or all the distances between don’t have great value. They do. But there marathon remains [...]
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Shine Water
If there is one thing in my nutrition that I’m constantly striving for, it is increasing my water intake. I sort of go in waves with this – from being [...]
Race Preview: 2121 RISE Troops Challenge (Bend)
Ready for boot camp? If you feel a bit like it’s “been there, done that” with races now that you’re up and literally running again, it might be worth considering [...]
Race Preview – Three Sisters Skyline – Sisters (Sold Out)
The idea of running a 50K trail race near the 3 Sisters might fill you with thoughts of massive climbs and perhaps snow on some of the trails. However, Three [...]