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Run a Marathon Backwards, He Said …

March 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running a marathon while moving forward is hard enough … now try and imagine running it backwards! 59-year-old Tracy McCullen is going to do just that, with a goal of raising $100,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington (North Carolina). [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: JD-Backstretch Counter Clockwise

February 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

This week for our SSOTW we are going to McMinnville and running around some ball fields. Superstar runner Lauren Fleshman holds the women’s CR for this 1.27-mile segment with a 9:22, run in July 2018, and Jerry Nance has the men’s CR [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 iRun for Kids 5K & 10 Mile (Albany)

February 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

iRun for Kids is a race event that checks off so many boxes for me. Fun name. Local charity. Adorable kids. And PIZZA. This is a small event but it has a lot of heart and a great cause. Now in its 16th year, iRun for Kids is a fundraiser for the [read more...]

Saying Goodbye to Gracie

February 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Dear Run Oregon Readers, The dear, sweet, seven-year-old daughter of one of our running community’s leaders passed away today after a valiant fight against cancer. Amazing Gracie, as she was known to many, was a creative, loving, beautiful [read more...]

Training Tips and Advice for Portland Shamrock Runners

February 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

This post is written by Mark Hadley, one of the top online running coaches with RunDoyen. Thousands of people across the state and region have begun their training for Shamrock Run on St. Patty’s Day — March 17th. (If you want to get in on [read more...]

#FinishontheFifty – A Run Oregon race preview of the 2019 Eugene Marathon

February 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Few cities have as rich a history with running as Eugene. Between Nike and Steve Prefontaine, any race held in Track Town USA should be nothing less than historic. As such, the 13th annual Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon offer participants an [read more...]

Ask Miles Anything: Being in love with Mrs. Squatch and sales

February 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Meet Miles! This cute little guy is the new mascot for Foot Traffic, one of the most well-respected running stores in Portland and SW PDX. Each month we will be doing an AMA with Miles (stay tuned to our Instagram) and posting his responses [read more...]

Wildwood Trail Footbridge over Burnside: Installation Scheduled for August 2019

February 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Those of you that run the Wildwood Trail between Washington Park and Pittock Mansion are no doubt waiting excitedly for the Barbara Walker Footbridge to be built. This long-anticipated bridge will allow pedestrians to safely cross West Burnside [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Race the River Trail 3/4 (Dallas)

February 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Let’s go to the lovely town of Dallas today, where Run Oregon’s own Julie Mullins holds the course record for today’s Strava Segment of the Week: Race the River Trail 3/4. This is an 0.66-mile segment on a path alongside Rickreall [read more...]

Run-spired ways to celebrate your birthday with your running friends

January 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

On Monday, I turned 40. (What? How are you 40? You look great!) Thank you, thank you … the secret is to use an average camera and wear a hat to cover grey! To celebrate my birthday, I invited friends over to go for a run. It’s something [read more...]

Running Hacks: What Do You Wish a Runner Had Told You Sooner?

January 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

I recently arrived at the start line of a half marathon with a friend who had the cutest arm warmers on. Only they weren’t “technically” runner arm warmers at all. She goes to the dollar store and buys kid’s knee high socks and cuts a hole [read more...]

Make a Day of It at the 2019 Salem Winter Brewfest (January 31 – February 2)

January 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

For someone who writes a beer-themed feature on a blog, taking the month of January off from drinking beer was a hard decision. But as February slowly creeps forward, I wanted to find something to celebrate. The 5th annual Salem Winter Brewfest, [read more...]

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...]