Trail Blazers & Firefighters: Run With The Wild in Hood River
Looking for a fun, community-focused, family- and dog-friendly event? The Run With the Wild 10K & 5K is your chance to get outside, enjoy…
Beyond the Run: The AndersonOrd Lifeleisure Collection
There’s actually a sneaky amount of overlap between runners and golfers. Both sports demand patience, repetition, and a tolerance for long…
Races this Week: March 23-29, 2026
March wraps up with a pair of classic community races, trading shamrocks for spring blooms and river paths. These late-month events offer a…
When Runners Go Hiking: Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2
I should probably hike more. I mean, I do hike — but more often than not I find myself thinking, why walk when I could run? Still, there are…
Vine and Dandy: The Legacy Estate All Hills Run
A new race is coming to the Mid Valley and Willamette Valley Road Runners scene on April 19th: the Legacy Estates “All Hills”. Salem-area…
Seeing Pink: Surfside Supply Brings Spring Color to the PNW
If there’s any time of year where pink is king, it’s right now. From February’s season of love, to the first blossoms of cherry trees and…
Zip it and Rip it in the Nathan Aerozip Vest
Nathan has been a big-time player in the hydration game for at least as long as I’ve been a runner. Their newest option, the Aerozip Vest,…
11 Years of Miles & Mountain Views at the Bend Marathon & Half
Finally – it’s spring. The long runs in constant rain, the icy morning starts, the “I’ll just get it done anyway” miles—they’re (mostly)…
Running Tall with Forme
Between my day job and my “fun job” running this blog, I spend a lot of time in front of a computer. Sitting. Slouching. Telling myself I’ll…
Deviate (But Make It Elite): The Puma Deviate NITRO Elite 4 – Race Day Ready
We recently reviewed the Puma Deviate NITRO 4 — a daily trainer that’s comfortable, accessible, and built for mile after mile. Now, with only…