On June 9th and 10th, 2023, Run Secured will offer five sessions of their Outdoor Personal Security (OPS) Course in Portland. The course is designed for women (14+) who exercise (run, walk, hike) alone outdoors and empowers participants to avoid, escape & survive assault scenarios. The course was originally designed by a former CIA Officer for his wife who is passionate about running. Unlike typical women’s self-defense classes, the OPS Course addresses the specific threats women…
Editor’s Note: While there are currently no RunCare providers in Oregon, there is a possibility that will soon change. Additionally, it can be nice to know who you may able to see if traveling for a race or runcation. Read on for more info. As pervasive as “running will ruin your knees,” “take a break” seems to be the equally worn-out phrase doctors lean on when facing running injuries. But Dr. Kyle Bowling knows that…
In my quest for more plants, I gathered a few of my friends and we headed out to Newberg for the annual Camellia Run. OK, I didn’t just do this race for the camellia plant at the finish, but it was a definite plus! 😉 This year the run gathered around 500 runners and walkers. Fortunately, race day fell on a dry (albeit cloudy and cool) morning. We arrived with plenty of time to find…
Obviously, with a name like Run Oregon, we are focused on running. But, as most PNWers are, we aren’t defined solely by our running prowess. We feel we are in the prime location for active exploration – whether that be running on the road, hiking on any number of trails, cross training in our local gym (or garage), or just being out and about in our beautiful state. We are big fans of our PNW…
It’s been a few years since the dynamic duo of Todd and Renee of Go Beyond got the local running scene together for their season kickoff party, but it’s back!! On March 11th, you are welcome to join all your rowdy running buddies at the Skyline Tavern (no, it’s not reopened for business, but they are allowing this private party), to kick off the 2023 season. Go Beyond is partnering with Trail Butter for this…
If trail racing is your thing, you must do at least one, if not several, of the many events hosted by Daybreak Racing. Epic cannot begin to describe the views you’ll see, the challenges that will test you, or the journeys that you’ll remember forever. Daybreak is known to bring their “A” game, and their events always run like a well-oiled machine. Everything is well marked, the aid stations are stocked, and there’s food at…
If there was ever a race director who made all my trail running dreams come true, it’d be Alpine Running. Accomplished ultra runners themselves, these RDs know all the best trails (with all the best views), how to run a smooth event (with all the best snacks), and really just provide top-notch races here in Oregon. They have everything from halfs to hundos and they are truly some of my favorite events to both run…
Do you have a passion for volunteerism, healthy habits, and youth empowerment? Coaching for Girls on the Run might be for you! Girls on the Run is a local nonprofit that empowers girls and nonbinary youth through physical activity and social emotional curriculum. As a coach, you’ll receive tools and training to lead a team toward their goal of completing a 5K. Coaches, 18 or older of any gender, work together to lead teams of up…
Trail Racing is a huge culture in the Pacific Northwest, and why wouldn’t it be? There is no shortage of epic trails and majestic mountains surrounding us, and we are very fortunate to get to experience it. Go Beyond Racing gets that. This trail racing company is all about getting outside and finding beauty everywhere. Their races appear to be seamlessly organized consistently, so runners new to the trail race scene will be in good…
Whenever the world starts feeling like too much (for example, most of 2021), it is so wonderful to have an outlet like running to escape the stress and the screens and the will-they-won’t-they of politics. In the Pacific Northwest we are blessed with mountains and trails that take us away from it all and into an adventure. And adventure is what Run Wild Adventures is all about. It is literally in their name and in…
