Articles by Kate Ellingsen

About Kate Ellingsen (33 Articles)

Running brings me immense joy and peace. Like the fabled tortoise, my pace is slow and steady. I ran my first marathon in 2011, then lost my focus following a cross country move in 2012, gradually working my way back to 26.2 miles. I have no aspirations of qualifying for the Olympics or even Boston. The road is big enough for all runners, and my only goal is to be happy and well. Location: Portland, OR 26.2 x 6 & 13.1 x 13

Run Oregon Road Trip: 2019 Hot Chocolate 15k/5k (Seattle)

January 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is not your average fun run – it’s a full on chocolate experience. This race originated in Chicago in 2008, and has since expanded to [...]

Race Preview: 2019 Truffle Shuffle (Eugene)

December 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

While many Oregonians may associate the Truffle Shuffle with Chunk’s signature dance in The Goonies, Eclectic Edge Racing has a much sweeter interpretation. The 37th annual Truffle Shuffle benefits families [...]

Race Preview: 2019 Winter Formal 5K (Corvallis)

December 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Between the glitz of the holidays and the fresh excitement of spring, February can feel a bit lackluster. Fortunately, Best In the West Events has the perfect race to spice [...]