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Oregon’s Favorite (running) Dog Names

January 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Anyone who runs with me knows that I stop for most dogs. The only time I don’t is if I’m in a race (although I’ve broken this rule), the person I’m with doesn’t like dogs, or if the dog’s leash has a yellow ribbon [read more...]

Make a Day of It: Corteo by Cirque du Soleil coming to PDX in March 2019

January 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [read more...]

Strava Segment & Running Meme of the Week: Bear Creek Park Southbound

December 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

This week we are heading to Medford to explore a nice segment there called Bear Creek Park Southbound. It’s 0.9 miles and, you guessed it, runs south on the trail through Bear Creek Park (on the Bear Creek Greenway). There’s a little bit [read more...]

How Crowdfunding Could Keep Downtown Races … Downtown

December 19, 2018 // 1 Comment

Perhaps you received an email from Terrapin Events last week. The email (which appears at the bottom of this post, in italics) asked runners to take part in a crowdfunding-type effort that Terrapin states must succeed in order for them to continue [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #49: November 27

November 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest in the 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, too. If [read more...]

Run Oregon on the Road with Aravaipa Running & the 2018 Pass Mountain and Punisher Night Runs (Arizona)

October 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

The biggest reason I love running ultras is being in the wide open and exploring the trails. The second reason is the community. If you have never ran an ultra and don’t know if it is your thing, I encourage you to come volunteer or get [read more...]

What’s Next For Portland’s Marathon?

October 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

The City of Portland is currently reviewing submissions in the last round of Requests for Proposal for the 2019 Marathon. It’s expected that any day now finalists will be announced, so Run Oregon reached out to companies that submitted [read more...]

Vancouver-Based Why Racing Events Named Chamber of Commerce Start-Up Business of the Year

October 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon would like to issue a heartfelt congratulations to Sherri McMillian and her company, Why Racing Events, for earning recognition from the Vancouver USA Chamber. Why Racing puts on races including the Pacific Crest Endurance Sports [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon

October 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon first got its start in 1970, where a mere 38 runners gathered for the first event. Fast forward to present day and the 2018 event on November 25, 2018 is expected to have 10,000 participants [read more...]

Target’s New Workout Brand JoyLab is Worth a Try

September 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

I’m a sucker for Target. I’m one of those moms who will tack a Target Run onto date night with the hubs just because then I can actually shop and not just prod my kids to get out of the toy section. The other day, I made a quick trip [read more...]

Play.Fit.Fun Gives Kids Opportunities to Get Moving After School

September 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon is proud to tell readers about our sponsorship of Play.Fit.Fun, a program that offers before/after school care for youth in Beaverton and Hillsboro schools. Play.Fit.Fun provides free-play opportunities and structured games, giving kids [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Tigard K9-5K (Tigard)

September 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you think your best friend is better than someone else’s best friend, then this is the race for you. Well, as long as your best friend is a dog. The 5th annual Tigard K9-5K event includes awards for the first, second, and third place human [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Pacific Northwest Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k (Eugene)

August 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Pacific Northwest Marathon, half marathon and 5k will be September 15th, 2018 this year -a date that is one of the closest you will find for registering for the 2019 Boston Marathon. It’s a perfect USATF Certified marathon as your [read more...]

It’s Time to Challenge Yourself: 2018 Fall Fanno Creek Running Series

August 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are many things about being a runner that are both frustrating and fascinating at the same time. One of those things is that you can’t ever count on anything being consistent. You could do everything you are supposed to do before a race and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 McKenzie River Trail Run (Eugene)

August 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

Calling all trail runners!!! For Oregon’s oldest ultra run held on September 8th, 2018. The McKenzie River Trail Run, traces a route along the beautiful McKenzie River. With spectacular views of two waterfalls, Clear Lake, Lava Flows, through [read more...]

Running the 2018 Sunriver Half Marathon for a Cause? Check out lodging at the Sunriver Resort

August 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

I am so pumped to be heading back over to participate in my 4th Sunriver Half Marathon for a Cause this upcoming September. We went over last year, but the fire season caused a postponement due to very poor air quality. While I love going for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Aurora Colony Days 5k – ONLY $20!

July 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

I like small town races. Aside from sometimes actually having a chance to win, small races seem to have an energy and committment to the event. When I ran the 2012 Aurora Colony Days 5k, as well as again in 2015, I just remember being content with [read more...]

What to do in Sunriver on Sunriver Half Marathon weekend

July 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s crazy to even think that the 2018 Sunriver Half Marathon for a Cause is just a few months away. Before we know it, Labor Day weekend will be upon us and we will be scrambling to pack all of our race gear, along with our clothes and [read more...]

The 2018 Portland Marathon: How Paula Harkin is Getting it Done

June 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

We love local race directors here at Run Oregon. One we love to run with that has put on amazing events for many years is Paula Harkin of Run With Paula Events (RWP) and Portland Running Company (PRC). She was recently selected to revive the [read more...]

The Jacuzzi Boys will Attempt to Break the 100 × 1 Mile World Record in Portland on June 2

May 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

We are less than two weeks from the day on which 100 runners will take to the track at PCC Sylvania and together, try to log 100 miles at an average pace of 4:34/mile. The current world record for this effort is 7 hours, 35 minutes, and 55 seconds. [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #18: May 1

May 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Happy May Day! Welcome to the latest in the 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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #17: April 24

April 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest in the 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, too. If [read more...]

Race Recap: Julie’s review of the 2018 Cottage Grove Half

April 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

I wasn’t sure what Saturday, April 7th, would have in store for the Cottage Grove Half. We had been having heavy rains and winds! I decided I was running either way, so I headed to Cottage Grove/Bohemia Park that morning with high hopes of a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Lake Run (Lake Oswego)

April 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Now in it’s 42nd year, the Lake Run put on by the Lake Oswego Women’s Club is known for its hilly terrain, great views and is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year! All proceeds will benefit Annie Ross House, the only [read more...]

Network of Runners Start Porta-Potty Sharing Company

April 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

You’ve no doubt heard of Uber and Lyft, and maybe heard news stories about the sharing economy. But here’s a news item that some (non-runners) might put in the “over-sharing” category. A pair of runners in the Seattle area [read more...]

Recapping the 40th annual PDX Shamrock Run

March 26, 2018 // 1 Comment

The Luck of the Irish was with all participants for this year’s Portland Shamrock Run. Celebrating its 40th year, the 2018 Shamrock Run was the most beautiful weather Portland has had in a while. Usually, I am pretty hesitant to sign up for [read more...]