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Race Preview: 2019 Warrior Dash (Canby)

April 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Obstacle racing is still going strong in 2019, and is frankly, quite a blast if you’ve never experienced it before. While it’s not for the faint of heart, it is a fun and challenging way to mix up and break the monotony of your racing season. [read more...]

Small Oregon Coast Race Previews: 2019 TJHS Splash N Dash 5k/10k & 2019 Earth Day 5k/10k

April 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come to Tillamook on Saturday April 13th for the 2019 TJHS Splash & Dash, which offers a 5k, a 10k, and a .25 mile kid’s race. Many of the locals participate in this race every year, and it’s a great opportunity to raise funds for Bud’s [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Nuun Hydration

April 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I started running years ago, there weren’t a ton of different electrolyte replacement options that I knew about. I remember when I first heard about Nuun (and learned how to pronounce it, “noon,” in case you were wondering) I was [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Lost Creek Trail Runs (McKenzie Bridge)

April 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Lake views, waterfalls, volcanic lava fields, single track trails; if the description of the Lost Creek Trail Runs alone doesn’t excite you, then I don’t know what will. Taking place May 4, 2019, at the scenic and beautiful Joseph H. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running 5K Series at Migration Brewing in NE Portland

April 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

On May 11th, 2019, come join The Oregon Brewery Running Series back for the fourth year in a row at Migration Brewing, held in NE Portland. The race will have a start line and finish line at Migration Brewing. Participants will run a 5K (ish) [read more...]

How an Oregonian runner can dress Like a California Cowboy

April 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

While I am generally a pretty stylistically-muted runner when it comes to apparel (I have a mostly black and grey running closet), my actual closet has a much more diverse array of items, stlyes, and colors. I actually have more pink in my clothes [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Smith Rock Ascent 50K, 15M, and 4M (Terrebonne)

April 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Smith Rock Ascent races have quickly been growing in popularity for numerous reasons. They have a distance for everyone, from the popular 50K to the less treacherous 4 miler. They even have a free kids run on both days (May 18-19). The 50K [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hippie Chick Half Marathon / Quarter / 5k (Hillsboro)

April 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Hippie Chick Half Marathon has been a tradition for female runners for many years! This year, the Hippie Chick Half Marathon will feature a half marathon, quarter marathon, and a 5k. It will be directed by the original event creator Paula Harkin, of [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: SANS Meal Bars

April 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Looking for a meal replacement bar that doesn’t include artificial ingredients and extras that you really don’t need or want in your diet? SANS has you covered. SANS Meal Replacement Bars are made from real food! The core ingredients in [read more...]

Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series at Grixsen Brewing

April 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

On May 4, the Oregon Brewery Running Series will celebrate living in such a cool place with a 5k starting and finishing at Grixsen Brewing at 1001 SE Division Street in Portland. If you’ve never participated in an Oregon Brewery Running [read more...]

1 Race, 2 Journeys: A Run Oregon friend-to-friend interview of the 2019 Eugene Marathon

April 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Eugene Marathon is just around the corner, and this historic race will have thousands people lining up to run the full marathon, half marathon, 5k or kids Duck Dash. The course is certified to ensure all runners are completing the same distance, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Doggie Dash (Portland)

April 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

If a dog is man’s best friend, then it’s important to find ways to show some love back to these loyal pups. The 2019 Doggie Dash on Sunday, May 5th is that way. Not only can you get out for 1.5 or 2.5 miles with dogs from around the city, but [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Happy Valley Fun Run (10K and 5K run/walk)

April 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Each time I drive through Happy Valley I invariably think to myself “It’s so pretty here!” and always want to explore more. Luckily, coming up on Saturday, May 11th, the 40th annual Happy Valley Fun Run gives that exact [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Left Coast Raw protein shakes

April 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Fruit smoothies are one of my favorite snacks (or sometimes meal replacements), and I am always looking for ways to add protein to the fruit while maintaining the fruity flavors I enjoy. Protein powders and shake mixes are readily available, but the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Grapes of Half (Eugene)

April 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

According to Wikipedia, The Grapes of Wrath was a novel about “the Joads, a poor family of tenant farmers driven from their Oklahoma home by drought, economic hardship, agricultural industry changes, and bank foreclosures forcing tenant farmers [read more...]

Small Washington Race Previews: 2019 Annual Walk/Run for the Animals (Vancouver, WA) & Run the Path 5k (Longview)

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve always had a soft spot for organizations that benefit animals, and since we adopted our beloved mutt from the Humane Society 7 years ago, I can stand behind the 2019 Walk/Run for the Animals race on May 4th at Esther Short Park in Vancouver. [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #16: April 16

April 16, 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. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hot Springs Trail Run (McKenzie Bridge)

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Trail running has a reputation of being only extreme distances like 50k to 100 miles, but the Hot Springs Trail Run has a variety of distances to fit your trail racing goals. Pink Buffalo Racing has expanded this year’s event to include three [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Tough as Nails Trail Runs (Medford)

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

In my 23 years of running I have had the pleasure of enjoying the hobby in about 10 states. By far my favorite area is definitely southern Oregon. The trails in that region are beautiful and the weather is nice for most of the year. The Tough as [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Tailwind Nutrition

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Tailwind Nutrition is an endurance fuel I have wanted to try for some time now. I’ve had other runner friends tell me it was great, but had yet to try it out for myself. Several weeks ago, Tailwind sent me a sample pack to try out for myself [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Lake Oswego Lake Run

April 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Lake Oswego Lake Run is about to embark on year 43. That’s a lot of trips around that lake! This well-known hilly race includes a 10K, 5K, and a Kids’ Dash. It also includes the annual Family Fun Festival at the finish area – [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Socks by Strideline – “The Most Comfortable Socks on Earth”

April 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Is there anything better than putting on a new pair of socks? I don’t know what it is, but personally I think it’s one of the best feelings out there. But seriously ask yourself, how old and ratty are the socks in your dresser right now. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Warrior Dash (Canby)

Small Oregon Coast Race Previews: 2019 TJHS Splash N Dash 5k/10k & 2019 Earth Day 5k/10k

What Run Oregon is Trying: Nuun Hydration

Race Preview: 2019 Lost Creek Trail Runs (McKenzie Bridge)

Small Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running 5K Series at Migration Brewing in NE Portland

How an Oregonian runner can dress Like a California Cowboy

Race Preview: 2019 Smith Rock Ascent 50K, 15M, and 4M (Terrebonne)

Race Preview: 2019 Hippie Chick Half Marathon / Quarter / 5k (Hillsboro)

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: SANS Meal Bars

Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series at Grixsen Brewing

1 Race, 2 Journeys: A Run Oregon friend-to-friend interview of the 2019 Eugene Marathon

Race Preview: 2019 Doggie Dash (Portland)

Race Preview: 2019 Happy Valley Fun Run (10K and 5K run/walk)

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Left Coast Raw protein shakes

Race Preview: 2019 Grapes of Half (Eugene)

Small Washington Race Previews: 2019 Annual Walk/Run for the Animals (Vancouver, WA) & Run the Path 5k (Longview)

2019 Races on our Radar #16: April 16

Race Preview: 2019 Hot Springs Trail Run (McKenzie Bridge)

Race Preview: 2019 Tough as Nails Trail Runs (Medford)

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Tailwind Nutrition

Race Preview: 2019 Lake Oswego Lake Run

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Socks by Strideline – “The Most Comfortable Socks on Earth”

Dates for the 2019 Oregon State Penitentiary race dates are released and open for registration!

Ask the Expert: What to expect at the Hop Hop Half

In need of a Runcation? Grab some friends and head to the Boulder Bend Beer Chase (6/15/19)

Run Oregon Road Trip to Victoria BC and the Hotel Grand Pacific