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Race preview: 2017 Wheatfield Half Marathon, 8k and 3k in The Dalles

March 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

One of the lowest-cost spring half marathons in the Pacific NW is the Wheatfield Half Marathon, scheduled for March 25 in The Dalles. This event also offers an 8k and a 3k. All proceeds from the event support The Dalles High School’s Cross [read more...]

The Teddy Opener Distance Carnival on March 3 offers competitive racing opp for local runners

February 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

Friday, March 3rd, there will be a track meet under the lights at Roosevelt High School. The Teddy Opener Distance Carnival includes a 2k Steeplechase, a boys & girls distance medley relay (DMR), men’s and women’s open 3ks, and a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Jumpstart St. Patrick’s Day River Run/Walk

February 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Looking to get a run in before St. Patty’s Day? How about doing a race in The Dalles that is also a fundraiser for the Colonel Wright physical education program? The Jumpstart St. Patrick’s Day River Run/Walk is a great option if you are wanting [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Valentines Columbia River Trail (The Dalles)

February 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

Hey all you trail lovebirds! Coming up on Saturday, February 11th is the 10th anniversary of the Valentines Columbia River Trail Run. Forget the flowers and smell the roses on the beautiful trails while you work off all those chocolates! This is a [read more...]

6.25 Miles, 3 Races, and a memorable New Years with Run Wild Adventures

January 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

The New Year’s holiday tends to be one where bad decisions are regularly made. People are saying goodbye to the previous year, and sometimes that leads to things not going according to plan. Personally, I like to keep things mellow and kick [read more...]

New Year; Old Tradition: A Run Oregon preview of the 2017 New Year’s Day Hangover Run by Run Wild Adventures

December 2, 2016 // 0 Comments

The 7th annual New Year’s Day Hangover Run by Run Wild Adventures is coming back to Salem and I couldn’t be more excited to continue this traditional running. 2017 will be my 5th running of this event, with last year being my oldest [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Mosier Twin Tunnels Turkey Trot (12k / 5k / 3k)

November 2, 2016 // 0 Comments

If you haven’t run on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, you are sorely missing out. This is probably my go-to running spot when I am in the Hood River area. It’s just a beautiful location, complete with [read more...]

Zombies and Ghosts! Small race previews of the 2016 Run with Zombies 5k (Stayton) and the Vernonia Graveyard Dash 3k & 6k

October 8, 2016 // 0 Comments

Chase or be chased, this is the premise behind the Run with Zombies 5k to be held Saturday, October 29 in Stayton. Participants will have the option of running as a zombie or as the pursued and attempt to evade the zombies. All proceeds from this [read more...]

Preview: 2016 Jeff Silbernagel Memorial Run 3k/5k on October 1 in Lyons – free for 18 & younger

September 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

Just south of Silver Falls State Park, Lyons is a small town on the Santiam Highway. And each year, they honor the life of Jeff Silbernagel with a race that raises funds to help local residents with medical bills. Silbernagel passed away in 2010 at [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Sublimity Harvest Festival 3k/5k/10k

August 21, 2016 // 0 Comments

The 38th annual Sublimity Harvest Festival 3k/5k/10k takes place in Sublimity on Saturday, September 10th in conjunction with the town’s annual harvest festival. All ages, speeds, and abilities are welcome to participate, and the first 200 [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2016 Riverhawk Run 5k/3k (The Dalles)

August 8, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Riverhawk 1k, 3k and 5k cross country run takes place at Sorosis Park in The Dalles on Saturday, September 3rd at 9am. The race takes the same course used by the local middle and high school cross country teams. It is a challenging course on [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Willamette Valley Marathon & Keizer Iris Runs

May 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Willamette Valley Marathon & Keizer Iris Runs are my local runs. Not even Salem, just a few miles down the road, has its own marathon. Keizer sits just north of the Capitol city and has the yearly Iris Festival, as well [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 3rd annual Lila May’s Tutu Trot 3K, 5K, 10K and kids race

April 16, 2016 // 0 Comments

Looking for a stunning course with scenic views and a touch of local history in the Columbia Gorge? Check out Lila May’s Tutu Trot along Hood River. All proceeds from this event are donated to Solving Kids Cancer in memory of Lila who [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Siskiyou Challenge – Ashland’s 6-Leg Multi-Sport Relay Race

April 13, 2016 // 0 Comments

The 6th annual Siskiyou Challenge is set for Saturday, April 30th this year. This relay race that benefits Rogue Valley Farm to School is for recreational and competitive racers. The race will take place in and around Ashland, Oregon and is [read more...]

Race preview: 1st Annual Panty Raid Adventure Race

April 1, 2016 // 0 Comments

The 1st Annual Panty Raid Adventure Race is set for Sunday, April 31st, at Central Oregon State University in Wedgie Grove, OR. The race is a joint venture of the Ab Deltoid Pec Fraternity and the Glute Tricep Lat Sorority, and is a fundraiser for [read more...]