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Looking for quiet? Check out the Independence River Trail

July 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

Just a short 10 mile drive from Salem is a small beautiful town known as Independence. Independence runs along the west side of the Willamette River, following the OR 51 route. Independence is near Monmouth in Polk County. I have always loved the [read more...]

Why You Should Be Doing Virtual Races

June 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you are like me, you resisted the virtual race trend for a long time. Many runners are understandably not as keen to running a virtual race as a “real” face-to-the-start-line race. There are many things you can’t experience, like race [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Try running at Galen McBee Airport Park (McMinnville)

June 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

I happen to come across this sweet spot thanks to Facebook. I had seen photos of a mushroom house and it caught my attention. I had to go there! Thankfully, after some easy research, I found this spot was only 30 minutes from my house! I’ve [read more...]

Uberthons 2020 Virtual Race (anywhere you live)

June 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

Over the last several years I’ve made so many wonderful memories running at Uberthons events, from 5k’s to full marathons. My very favorite is the Uberthons Half Series. One half marathon each season of the year. The events are family [read more...]

Press Release: The 15th annual Running Event moves forward with 2020 dates

June 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Running Event, the premier conference and trade show in the running specialty industry that is produced by Diversified Communications, announced today it will move forward with its 2020 planned event in Austin, Texas from December 1-3, 2020. [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Check out Aaron Mercer Reservoir – including the “Infamous” OREGON Rock!

June 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

I am a road runner who likes to add an off road adventure to my long weekend runs whenever possible. During this time of “no races” and “quarantine” I find myself drawn to adventure runs more so than when I’m in [read more...]

Run with a Friend: 2020 Pacific Northwest Marathon (anywhere you live)

June 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Pacific Northwest Marathon has teamed up with area runners to collaborate a fun option for those that were planning on running the race September 19th. Of course we would rather all be together like years past, but there are still many “good” [read more...]

Press Release: Outdoor Research launches face mask program with filter system

June 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

After converting its onshore manufacturing facilities over the last 60 days to address the national shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the medical and defense communities, Outdoor Research, a longtime leader in outdoor and tactical [read more...]

Press Release: Cotopaxi Produces Essential PPE Masks

June 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Cotopaxi, Benefit Corporation and outdoors brand, has stepped up to support COVID-19 relief in not only its home state of Utah but also globally, by pivoting to create and provide essential PPE face masks. On the heels of the Governor of Utah’s [read more...]

What Runners are Doing During Quarantine: The Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge

May 30, 2020 // 0 Comments

This was supposed to be my year of rest. After 2 marathons, 6 50ks and several (like A LOT) of races the last two years, I was going to take a break. This was before Covid-19. Before the crazy came to us. Before homeschooling our kids and staying [read more...]

Press Release: Run the Perfect Mile in Support of Frontline Workers – Registration through 5/31

May 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

BOSTON (May 26, 2020) – Today, a cohort of outdoor industry brands announced the Perfect Mile, a global virtual run to raise money for those helping to fight COVID-19. Inspired by the legacy of Sir Roger Bannister, the doctor-medic who ran his [read more...]

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Run Safe from the Sun

May 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’m here to tell you to wear sunscreen when you’re out running during the day, especially between 10a and 4p. I don’t care if you “tan easily” or have never had a bad burn … it’s those little micro-doses of [read more...]

Dumb Runner blog provides much-needed laughs (especially right now)

April 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

Have you ever met the Dumb Runner? Perhaps you know him by his real name (Mark Remy) or know him from his time as the Executive Director at Runner’s World. Either way, the Dumb Runner is part of the Portland running community – a fact [read more...]

Should you go for a “Social Distance Run?” Here are some alternatives.

April 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

We all know that avoiding close interaction with others can help slow the spread of coronavirus. One question that has sparked a lot of discussion is whether or not a “Social Distance Run” (running with someone, but maintaining a [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: rabbit

March 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

We all have those pieces of running apparel that are our “go to” grabs for races or long runs. If you’re like me, you’ve got options in your closet, and probably a lot of them are great choices too. But we all have our favorites, and they [read more...]

Want to turn your dog into a runner? Here’s how!

March 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

Someone sent me a link recently, a Guide to Working Out With Your Dog. See, we got a dog in August, and he’s awfully cute but he needs to get his exercise or he’s quite the little stinker. He just turned a year, but he’s not quite [read more...]

Run Pub Tap Takeover: Fast Women at Portland Running Company on Wednesday, February 19

February 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Olympic Marathon Trials are just around the corner (Saturday, February 29 in Atlanta), officially starting the process of building the 2020 U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team. The Trials will be televised (or you can watch at the Run Pub Viewing [read more...]

Come Join the 2020 Foot Traffic Event Expo for it’s 10th Year!

January 31, 2020 // 1 Comment

If you’re a runner or walker, (which hopefully you ARE if you’re reading this,) what better place to be on February 15th than an expo that celebrates that? Get excited, because Foot Traffic is celebrating the 10th annual expo event at the Foot [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Attending: Being Well Speaker Series (Portland)

January 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

At Run Oregon, we know that being a runner (or any kind of athlete) is about a lot more than just your arms and legs. In fact, I would argue that it is more about your heart and mind than any other body part. That is why I am so excited about this [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series 2020 Kickoff and Brewfest at the RunPub on 1/18

January 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series has been around the Portland area for several years now, and on Saturday, January 18th, they are kicking off the 2020 season with a party and brewfest at Portland Running Company’s newest store: The Run Pub on [read more...]

An interview with ATREYU Running Company

January 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

As a 35 year old who dipped my foot into the metal music scene for a hot minute in college – I am familiar with the band Atreyu. So when I came across ATREYU Running a few weeks ago, I knew I needed to reach out and learn more. Read on for our [read more...]

Last minute gift ideas – Subscription boxes for the active person in your life

December 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

**This post contains affiliate links We are getting close to the final stretch of being able to buy gifts and have them arrive in time for the holidays. In fact, the cutoff for many standard shipping dates has come and gone and you may be relegated [read more...]

Kicking the treadmill blues with Hulu

December 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

**This post contains affiliate links If you are anything like me or Tung, our Obsessed Forty-Something runner and famed master of the treadmill, the best part of running inside is the ability to watch movies or TV series while doing so. I always [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack 1L

December 14, 2019 // 1 Comment

This time of year fosters feelings of thankfulness for our health and the presence of loved ones, and we can feel grateful for the abundance of all we have. However there is one area where I will never feel satiated: pockets. Women’s clothing in [read more...]

Run Oregon Group Run Planning: Facebook Community

December 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Going to a new group run – or your first ever group run – can be a crazy mix of emotions. You might feel nervous that no one will talk to you or they’ll all run crazy fast and leave you behind. You might feel excited (if [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Frozen Trail Runfest (Eugene)

November 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

A trail run is essential a hike, which is essentially a walk in the park, right? If you go into Frozen Trail Runfest with this attitude, you may find yourself sorely surprised. The event, which includes a 5k, 15k, 25k and 50k, will be the sixth and [read more...]