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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...]