Kelly Barten

2019 Races on our Radar #35: September 10

September 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

5k Olympic A Standard Attempt Tomorrow at Nike – Open to the Public

September 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Lopez Lomong and Woody Kinkaid will be making an attempt to run the Olympic A Standard of 13:13.50 tomorrow night (Tuesday, September 10) on the Michael Johnson Track at Nike’s campus in Beaverton. Joining the pair will be Matthew Centrowitz, [read more...]

Preview: Strut Your Kidney 5k/10k/Family Fun Run – Promo Code!

September 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I was 3, I had an operation on my kidney. I don’t really remember it, but I carry the scar from that experience on my body and will for the rest of my life. Stretching 10 inches across my lower abdomen, it’s a reminder that I am [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #34: September 3

September 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Let’s talk about Mile 20 on the Portland Marathon course

August 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

Mile 20. The distance at which many runners hit “the wall,” thanks to science. It’s possible to have a great race and never hit a wall … it’s also possible to find $50 on your long run. But there’s something we [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #33: August 27

August 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

ORRC’s Greenway Trail Trial has a Sweet New Course

August 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

Disclaimer: I’m one of the volunteer RDs for this race, along with bloggers Nikki Mueller and Abby Meek. ORRC race volunteers get a $40 race credit for their support to use at any ORRC race from 9/3/19 to the 2020 Greenway Trail Trial. Sign up [read more...]

Getting Gorgeous: Preparing for the September 15 Gorgeous Relay

August 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re a regular reader of Run Oregon, you know we really like the Gorgeous Series. Their one-day relays and free pub runs are a ton of fun because they’re kept small (so they’re not crowded) and the courses are beautiful and [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip: Run away to Southern Oregon – Ashland for Runners

August 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

A few friends of mine have been going through some stressful things in their lives, and I found myself kid-free a few weekends ago, so I decided to invite these stressed-out friends for a girls’ running weekend in Southern Oregon. I’d [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #32: August 13

August 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Ask the Expert: Big News on the Holiday Half & Prepping for Your Relay

August 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon: What’s new with the Holiday Half? I mean, it’s almost September, which means it’s basically the holidays … Foot Traffic: The next price increase for the Holiday Half will be on August 15th, but the early bird gets [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #31: August 6

August 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #30: July 30

July 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #29: July 23

July 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Stolt Commuter Backpack – A backpack for grown-ups that do stuff (Save 20% with Marathon Registration)

July 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Stolt is “The Running Company” – a London-based company that makes backpacks with athletes in mind – athletes that need to fit in a visit to the gym or some miles on the trail into their average day; people that walk, run, or [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #28: July 16

July 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Ask the Expert: New Route Suggestions and Try Volunteering

July 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Our friends at Foot Traffic know their stuff. Whether it’s planning how to ramp up mileage, a better way to recover, or find the right sports bra, they’re the team to ask. Here’s our latest Q & A sesh: Run Oregon: I’m [read more...]

The Gorgeous Wine Relay is this Sunday

July 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Getting ready for a relay used to mean packing, planning, and … a whole of preparation. Don’t get me wrong, I still had a blast at the 2019 Wild Rogue Relay, but Gorgeous Relays’ one-day relays have really spoiled me. With a job [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #26/27 – July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Reminder: SW5k is this Sunday in Beaverton – and it’s only $10

July 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

The SW5k (formerly the SW Bible 5k) is this Sunday night and it’s only $10 to sign up. Registration includes BBQ dinner after the race, but online registration is only open through July 11. This race has been growing the past few years, and [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Me.She.We Half Marathon (Wilsonville)

July 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Me.She.We Half Marathon, run on June 1 in Wilsonville, was a wonderful experience for the friends that I went with and those I made there. Among my friends that participated were competitive runners, run-walk competitors, and a few that are [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Casual and Sustainable Summer Threads from Toad & Co

June 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

Tara Jumpsuit – $110 (Kelly’s thoughts) There are some trends that I admire, but think I could never pull off. Capri pants was one, until I found a pair that actually fit my proportions. Now I love them. Jumpsuits are another – [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #25 (June 25)

June 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

2019 Beaverton Sun Run Preview (Discount code)

June 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running for its 7th year this July 28th, the Beaverton Sun Run is a great local race put on by the Beaverton Rotary Club that helps students from elementary through graduation. Funds from this 5k/10k are used to provide books for young students to [read more...]

Run Northbest 5k Series Returns to a New Venue (but there’s still beer)

June 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last year I tried my best to encourage everyone and their mom to register for the Run Northbest 5k Series, which was run in South Beaverton from MurrayHill Park. It was such a fun series, at such a low price, with cold northwest beers at the finish. [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #24: June 18

June 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

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2019 Races on our Radar #35: September 10

5k Olympic A Standard Attempt Tomorrow at Nike – Open to the Public

Preview: Strut Your Kidney 5k/10k/Family Fun Run – Promo Code!

2019 Races on our Radar #34: September 3

Let’s talk about Mile 20 on the Portland Marathon course

2019 Races on our Radar #33: August 27

ORRC’s Greenway Trail Trial has a Sweet New Course

Getting Gorgeous: Preparing for the September 15 Gorgeous Relay

Run Oregon Road Trip: Run away to Southern Oregon – Ashland for Runners

2019 Races on our Radar #32: August 13

Ask the Expert: Big News on the Holiday Half & Prepping for Your Relay

2019 Races on our Radar #31: August 6

2019 Races on our Radar #30: July 30

2019 Races on our Radar #29: July 23

Stolt Commuter Backpack – A backpack for grown-ups that do stuff (Save 20% with Marathon Registration)

2019 Races on our Radar #28: July 16

Ask the Expert: New Route Suggestions and Try Volunteering

The Gorgeous Wine Relay is this Sunday

2019 Races on our Radar #26/27 – July 9, 2019

Reminder: SW5k is this Sunday in Beaverton – and it’s only $10

Race Recap: 2019 Me.She.We Half Marathon (Wilsonville)

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Casual and Sustainable Summer Threads from Toad & Co

2019 Races on our Radar #25 (June 25)

2019 Beaverton Sun Run Preview (Discount code)

Run Northbest 5k Series Returns to a New Venue (but there’s still beer)

2019 Races on our Radar #24: June 18