Races this Week: May 4 – May 10, 2026
Early May keeps the momentum rolling with a mix of trail series races, themed runs, and community events across the state. From women-focused…
Post-Run Reset with Turquaz
Lately, I’ve started treating recovery with as much attention as the miles themselves. Cooling down properly, stretching, and letting my body…
See You at the 2026 Helvetia Half
When I was a bit of a newbie to half marathons, I signed up for the Helvetia Half Marathon (10k/5k) more than a couple of times. It’s a…
Run Oregon Road Trip to The Inn at Dayton
At Run Oregon, we obviously love running — no surprise there. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and everything that makes this corner of…
Open-Ear, Big Sound: The Suunto Spark Stands Out
As most of my friends and family know, I listen to music and podcasts—a lot. Whether I’m out on a run, working, or doing yardwork, I’m almost…
May 2026 Races in Oregon & SW Washington
Late May keeps the variety coming, mixing weekday trail series races with unique challenges like stair climbs and scenic destination half…
High Altitude Attitude: Tackling the Timberline Marathon & Half
Trail racing is good for the soul, and if you’ve never run around Timothy Lake, you should consider doing the 2026 Timberline Marathon. This…
Main Character Energy with the Gossamer Gear Sidequest 4L Crossbody
We all have somewhere between one and 100 drawstring bags, right? You know the ones—race packet freebies, school handouts, random giveaways…
Time to Get Jelly—and Get Fueled—with Pao Labs Energy Jellies
Running asks a lot from your body. The miles, the effort, the wear and tear—it adds up. So the things we put back in should feel like they’re…
Kings Market San Juan Island Runs: A Bucket-List Race Adventure
Spring Break 2025 finally gave my family the chance to visit the San Juan Islands. We stayed on Orcas Island, where I got to explore Moran…