Articles by Kelly Barten

About Kelly Barten (723 Articles)

I started the Run Oregon blog in February 2007, because I felt like running in Oregon and SW Washington deserved more positive coverage. I also wanted to level the playing field so that small, non-profit races could compete with big events; and to support LOCAL race organizers. I'm a Creighton Bluejay (undergrad) and an Oregon Duck (Sports Marketing MBA), and I live in Tigard with my husband and two kids. My "real job" is working for an incredibly awesome math textbook company doing marketing and production.

Strava Segment of the Week: Hood to Coast Leg 8

August 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Hood to Coast is just around the corner, so we’re going to have a few segments (this week and next week) that are H2C legs! This week’s Strava Segment of the Week is Leg 8 – a Van 2 segment that is primarily downhill, starting at [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic Free Long Run for Saturday, August 19, 2017

August 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

This weekend, the PMC will be running 16 miles (they’re in the “castle” portion of the training where runners do 20-16-20-16) from the NW Portland Road Runner Sports Location at 29 NW 23rd place (just off Burnside and NW 23rd). [read more...]

Races on our Radar #33

August 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

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! EDITED! [read more...]

Strava Segment of the Week: Northwest Red Hawk Drive Climb

August 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

The ORRC Garlic Festival 5k/10k/Half is this weekend, and both the 10k and the half marathon will run on this segment in North Plains. As a matter of fact, if you’re running, there’s a good chance you’ll see me volunteering as a [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic Free Long Run for Saturday, August 12, 2017 – Brunch Run Tickets Available

August 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Portland Marathon Clinic is running 20 miles this weekend and will be on the course (both the course proposed for this year and the previous course). As a bonus, there are 8 aid stations on the run with hydration; you’ll want to bring your [read more...]

Races on our Radar #32

August 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

Strava Segment of the Week: PTS Final Sprint from Alder to Porta-Potties (Leif Erickson Trail)

August 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

Given this spectacular heat, the Strava Segment for this week is in the shade of Portland’s Forest Park. And it’s a downhill segment. It’s also easy to determine the start and finish – it’s right there in the title! [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic Free Long Run for Saturday, August 5, 2017

August 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

This weekend’s Portland Marathon Clinic run will offer 16 and 20 mile routes from the Road Runner Sports in Tualatin. As usual, the run will start at 8a, so you should be there by 7:45a so you have time to find your pace group and use the [read more...]

Races on our Radar #31

July 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

2017 ORRC Dual Duel Rescheduled for Thursday, August 10

July 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

The following is from ORRC Dual Duel volunteer Race Director Daniel Brewer: In light of anticipated record high temperatures and in the interest of public safety, the ORRC Dual Duel will be postponed until Thursday, August 10th, 2017. ORRC has [read more...]