Come to the High Desert for the Smith Rock Classic
Smith Rock State Park is an epic place for trail running, and there’s a great race opportunity coming soon. The 2026 Smith Rock Classic…
2026 Bridge to Brews: Four Bridges, Three Distances, Two Medals, One Finish Line, Zero Regrets
For thee second year in a row, I took to the streets (and bridges) of Portland for Bridge to Brews – this year held on April 19, 2026.…
Gara-nted Speed: Racing in the Diadora Gara Carbon 3
The Diadora Gara Carbon 2 was one of the first true race-day shoes I ever laced up. Not that I hadn’t spent years in lightweight “fast”…
Join the only 50k in PDX: Stumptown Trail Runs
If you’re looking to do an ultra that will still allow you the opportunity to sleep in your own bed rather than travel out of town, the 2026…
Mudslinger Trail Run Recap: Finally Getting Into the Starker Forests
Since my start at Run Oregon over a decade ago (which… feels wild to say out loud), I’ve always held Oregon Trail Runs in pretty high regard.…
Races this Week: April 20-26, 2026
Late April brings one of the biggest running weekends of the spring, anchored by the always-popular Eugene Marathon. Alongside the marquee…
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Another Cup of Craft Coffee
If there were a poll for Oregon’s beverage of choice, we might see a three-way tie between beer, wine, and coffee. Picking a winner from that…
Feel the Heat at the Tillamook Burn
Daybreak Racing puts on some of the most epic and gorgeous trail races in the Pacific Northwest, and the 2026 Tillamook Burn Trail Run is…
Who Else is Running Cascade Lakes Relay?
If you’ve never done a two-day relay, I’ll tell you right now it’s a lot – a lot of work and (more importantly,) a LOT of fun. We’ve…
Fitted for the Climb: The North Face Summit Series Trail Running Kit
Last year, North Face’s Summit Series Trail Running Kit tickled my fancy with their Flora Alpina styles. This year’s launch is a…