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Races on our Radar #28

Registration opens 8a on 7/15.

Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers!

  • Save $5 on your registration for the Manzanita Beach Run taking place on July 22 – simply use the code RUNOREGON and then pack for the beach. There’s a 5k and a 10k, $36 before the discount.
  • The code RUNOREGON will also save you 10% off your race at WHY Racing’s Midsummer Triathlon and Multi-Sport Festival. There’s a “My First Tri” option, plus Du, Tri, and AquaBike (no running) events. This race is on July 30 at Blue Lake Park.
  • The Oregon Brewery Series is still running strong! They have another run from the Lucky Lab on Hawthorne on July 29 – remember, save 20% with the code runOR20!
  • The Holiday Half opens registration at 8a on July 15. (There’s also a great 5k.) This race is on Sunday, December 10 in North Portland. The half will start out at $70 and the 5k at $38; both registrations include a long-sleeve tech shirt. The first 100 to sign up get a tote bag with the race logo on it (pictured at right).
  • Cheap race alert! The Two Cities Summit Run offers and 8k and a 12k – your choice for just $25 when you sign up online. This race is on July 30 and is a point to point from Springfield to Eugene. Read our preview here.
  • Low-cost race alert! It’s a little more per-kilometer, but it’s also a non-profit event that raises funds for Family Dogs New Life Shelter. The Family Dogs 5k is on July 30 at Mt. Tabor and is $25 when you sign up online.

That’s all for this installment.

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We started the Run Oregon blog in February 2007, because felt like running in Oregon and SW Washington deserved more positive coverage. We also wanted to level the playing field so that small, non-profit races could compete with big events; and to support local race organizers.

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