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A ‘Gorgeous Week’ preview of the Gorgeous Coast Relay (10.6.19)

February 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to Gorgeous Week! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you Gorgeous Runners during the most appropriate week of all…that’s right Valentine’s Day is coming! We will be featuring one of our 2019 Gorgeous Series events [read more...]

A ‘Gorgeous Week’ preview of the Gorgeous Relay (9.15.19)

February 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to Gorgeous Week! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you Gorgeous Runners during the most appropriate week of all…that’s right Valentine’s Day is coming! We will be featuring one of our 2019 Gorgeous Series events [read more...]

A ‘Gorgeous Week’ preview of the Gorgeous Wine Country Relay (7.14.19)

February 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to Gorgeous Week! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you Gorgeous Runners during the most appropriate week of all…that’s right Valentine’s Day is coming! We will be featuring one of our 2019 Gorgeous Series events [read more...]

A ‘Gorgeous Week’ preview of the Gorgeous Hood to Hood Relay (6.9.19)

February 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to Gorgeous Week! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you Gorgeous Runners during the most appropriate week of all…that’s right Valentine’s Day is coming! We will be featuring one of our 2019 Gorgeous Series events [read more...]

Kicking off ‘Gorgeous Week’ with a preview of the Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay (5.18.19)

February 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to Gorgeous Week! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you Gorgeous Runners during the most appropriate week of all…that’s right Valentine’s Day is coming! We will be featuring one of our 2019 Gorgeous Series events [read more...]

Guest Preview: Inaugural Cascade Locks Triathlon on June 8th, 2019!

February 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The following is written by former Run Oregon blogger Teresa Wymetalek and current RD for this new event. You can receive 10% off with code Run19. I’ve always loved chatting about events with my brother and it’s even better when we get to train [read more...]

Run the New Eugene Marathon in 2019

October 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

Post courtesy of Run Oregon reader Maiah Miller Last year I addressed Why You Need to Run the 2018 Eugene Marathon and I was not wrong. All of my tips and locations of interest for runners holds true, and this year, it’s even better. For the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Run Like Hell by Terrapin Events (Portland)

September 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Zombies, costumes, and swag, oh my! Thousands of costumed runners will be hitting the streets of Portland on October 21st for Run Like Hell. As the name implies, this race is one of the spookiest in town. Once you finish your half marathon, 10k, or [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 ORRC Blue Lake Runs (Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Run)

September 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

[Race Preview submitted by Charissa Yang] The Blue Lake Runs are a decades-old traditional event put on by the Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) each year, now in its 44th year. While the traditional distances were 5K (in its 34th year) and 15K (its [read more...]

Run Oregon Readers Reporting In: Recapping the 2018 Crooked River Wetlands Webfoot Waddle (Prineville)

June 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

This recap has been submitted by Run Oregon reader Stephen Snazuk. It was very impressive to see how well the first Wetlands 5/10K came together. The event had plenty of volunteers with the course being very well marked out. Each participant [read more...]

Run Oregon Readers reporting in – Missouri Loves Company: Berryman Trail Marathon

June 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

This post was submitted by Run Oregon reader Randy Grant. ”Missouri loves company.” I’ve always thought this wordplay would make a great name for a marathon (or longer) in the “Show me” state. Not just any marathon or ultra, but a real [read more...]

Run Oregon Readers reporting in: 2018 Delaware Running Festival recap

May 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

This post was submitted by Run Oregon reader Randy Grant. As you may have noticed from the Facebook photos generously posted by the race event, this past weekend Susie and I ran in the Delaware Running Festival in Wilmington (yep, that’s the place [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Tulip Trail Run (Woodburn)

February 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Spring is just around the corner in the Pacific Northwest, so it’s the perfect time to start planning for some tiptoeing through the tulips. Or maybe running through the trails alongside them. The fourth annual Tulip Trail Run is coming up [read more...]

Rethink Romance with These Three Partner Workout Ideas (Guest Post)

February 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

The benefits of working out and staying fit are undeniable. Improved overall health, elevated mood, and increased energy levels are just a few of the rewards. A less-obvious one is relationship building. If quality time with your special someone [read more...]

Guest recap: Heart Breaker Half Marathon (2/11/18)

February 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Signing up for the Heart Breaker Half Marathon I knew meant signing up for a race with a mile-long hill at mile 3. It was the other million and two hills that I somehow forgot about. But I’m getting ahead of myself. I started exercising almost [read more...]

Keeping It Old School: Race Directing for Hagg Mud

January 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

by Teri Smith, Co-Race Director In a few short weeks, runners will once again be making the trip around the shores of Hagg Lake during the 17th annual Hagg Mud Runs – 50k and 25k trail runs put on since 2002 by the Oregon Road Runners Club. [read more...]

Why You Need to Run the 2018 Eugene Marathon

January 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

Affectionally known as “Tracktown”, Eugene is a mecca for runners. Home of the historic Hayward Field, the first Nike shoe made with the help of a waffle iron and Prefontaine’s running career, Eugene has a rich history of prominent runners and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Post Canyon 50K and Half Marathon (Hood River)

July 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Post Canyon 50K and Half Marathon is quickly approaching. This race takes place on August 12th in the beautiful town of Hood River, Oregon. If you like tough, unpredictable and epic races, this is the one for you! With noted uneven terrain [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Laurelwood Brewing 5K Fun Run

July 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

For all the beer lovers, this is the race for you: Laurelwood Brewing 5K Fun Run. This 5k, which is part of the 2017 Oregon Brewery Running Series, both starts and ends at Laurelwood Brewing NE. This race is perfect for those who enjoy a non [read more...]

Looking for Stress Relief? Try Running Races

June 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

This post was written by Jason Lewis. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to write a preview or recap your running experiences as well! The views in this post do not necessarily reflect [read more...]

Guest Post: Twilight Run – a Family Tradition

June 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Twilight Run has been an annual activity in our household for many years. The timing is perfect to kick start our training to get ready for summer adventures and we love that it is an evening run in a park nearby. The course is flat and fast [read more...]

Star Light, Star Bright: Run Oregon remembers back to Starlight Runs of yesteryear

May 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

Last week, Robin relayed her favorite memories about running in costume. Her quote of “The Starlight Run is fun for so many reasons. The crowds cheering, high fives all around, the thrill of leading off the parade that is in turn, kicking off [read more...]

Race Recap: 2017 Heart of the Valley Triathlon (Corvallis)

May 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

I was really excited to compete in the Heart of the Valley Triathlon in Corvallis. It’s a great event, and the weather this year, could not have been more beautiful. It was sunny and warm, perfect weather for an event. On race day, I showed up [read more...]

Ainsley’s Angels coming to Oregon

March 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

This post was written by Karen Thygesen. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to write a preview or recap your running experiences as well! I am an Ambassador for a non-profit organization called [read more...]

Pushing Through the Winter Slump: How to Stay Healthy Physically and Mentally This Winter

February 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

During the summer months when sunshine is abundant, there are farmers markets nearly every day, and a variety of sports and activities to participate in which makes maintaining your health easy and simple. However, with winter the nights become [read more...]

Running even as we get older

February 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

This post was written by Gary Baker (from Active Authorities). Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to write a preview or recap your running experiences as well! As an older man in his 50’s [read more...]

Articles by Run Oregon Guest Blogger

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A ‘Gorgeous Week’ preview of the Gorgeous Coast Relay (10.6.19)

A ‘Gorgeous Week’ preview of the Gorgeous Relay (9.15.19)

A ‘Gorgeous Week’ preview of the Gorgeous Wine Country Relay (7.14.19)

A ‘Gorgeous Week’ preview of the Gorgeous Hood to Hood Relay (6.9.19)

Kicking off ‘Gorgeous Week’ with a preview of the Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay (5.18.19)

Guest Preview: Inaugural Cascade Locks Triathlon on June 8th, 2019!

Run the New Eugene Marathon in 2019

Race Preview: 2018 Run Like Hell by Terrapin Events (Portland)

Race Preview: 2018 ORRC Blue Lake Runs (Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Run)

Run Oregon Readers Reporting In: Recapping the 2018 Crooked River Wetlands Webfoot Waddle (Prineville)

Run Oregon Readers reporting in – Missouri Loves Company: Berryman Trail Marathon

Run Oregon Readers reporting in: 2018 Delaware Running Festival recap

Race Preview: 2018 Tulip Trail Run (Woodburn)

Rethink Romance with These Three Partner Workout Ideas (Guest Post)

Guest recap: Heart Breaker Half Marathon (2/11/18)

Keeping It Old School: Race Directing for Hagg Mud

Why You Need to Run the 2018 Eugene Marathon

Race Preview: 2017 Post Canyon 50K and Half Marathon (Hood River)

Race Preview: 2017 Laurelwood Brewing 5K Fun Run

Looking for Stress Relief? Try Running Races

Guest Post: Twilight Run – a Family Tradition

Star Light, Star Bright: Run Oregon remembers back to Starlight Runs of yesteryear

Race Recap: 2017 Heart of the Valley Triathlon (Corvallis)

Ainsley’s Angels coming to Oregon

Pushing Through the Winter Slump: How to Stay Healthy Physically and Mentally This Winter

Running even as we get older