4-miler

Race Preview: 2019 Vancouver Lake Half Marathon and 4-mile (Only $35!)

January 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

The first time I participated in the Vancouver Lake Half Marathon it was for one simple reason: a $35 half marathon. Then some of the added bonuses kept this race on my radar for every winter. The Clark County Running Club has regular group runs [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Truffle Shuffle (Eugene)

December 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

While many Oregonians may associate the Truffle Shuffle with Chunk’s signature dance in The Goonies, Eclectic Edge Racing has a much sweeter interpretation. The 37th annual Truffle Shuffle benefits families of veterans through St. Vincent de Paul [read more...]

Race Preview: Mothership 4x4x48 (Portland)

December 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

As I look ahead to 2019, I’m trying to plan out my race calendar and fit everything together (plus keep going to that job that pays for all those races). Sometimes there is a gap where I just cannot find anything available that fits. This must be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 ORRC Turkey Trot at the Zoo (Portland)

October 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Typically, Thanksgiving Day is all about the turkey. But how about this year, you go see some elephants first? And some hippos, meerkats, and flamingos of course. The Columbia Bank / ORRC Turkey Trot gives you that chance by taking you on a [read more...]

Turkey Trot Preview: 2018 Turkey Trot Eugene

October 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is blaring in like a locomotive. I really can’t believe we went from July to October in the snap of some fingers. Craziness. Anyways, the positive side of that jump from summer to Thanksgiving season means [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Sunset Bay Trail Runs (Coos Bay)

August 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

In a world full of expensive road races, choose a trail run at a shockingly great price! If you are at the Southern Coast on September 1st or looking for a good excuse to head that way, I suggest you check out the Sunset Bay Trail Runs. This event [read more...]

The 2018 Portlandathon is nearing! Full, half, 5-mile and 4-mile! (Portland)

July 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you have visited downtown Portland, near 3rd and Burnside, you have seen the famous “Keep Portland Weird” sign! A common theme for Portland, and a theme for this year’s PORTLANDATHON I am so excited to run this new race, [read more...]

Yes Virginia, there is a Portland marathon

July 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

On October 7, a new marathon will run on the streets of Portland, Ore. Portlandathon, a marathon, half-marathon, 5-miler, and 4-mile walk, is organized by Run with Paula, a local race organizer with a well-earned outstanding reputation. Type [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Monkey Face Half Marathon (Terrebonne)

July 21, 2018 // 1 Comment

Monkey Face and Pink Buffalo. Sounds like it could be a new pop band. Or the drink that you shouldn’t have on an empty stomach. Or nicknames for adorable newborn twins. In the Oregon running world, those two names mean something else (but [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Aquafina Butte to Butte (Eugene)

June 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

Come out to Eugene for the 4th of July this year to run the 2018 Aquafina OTC Butte to Butte. There will be a 5k and a 10k run, as well as the 4.5 Mile Mayor’s Walk. This race is USATF Sanctioned and Certified. Since this is a point to point race, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Pine Hollow Half Marathon (Tygh Valley)

May 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Hood between the Dalles and Warm Springs is a small hidden gem called Pine Hollow. Pine Hollow is a multi-sport venue that houses the 2018 Pine Hollow Half Marathon and Coyote 4-Mile. This event takes place on June [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Smith Rock Ascent 50K, 15 mile and 4 Mile

May 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

One of the biggest perk to running is exploring gorgeous areas and one perk to running up steep hills is the incredible views at the top. The Smith Rock Ascent 50K, 15 mile and 4 mile race offers all these things, climbing, stunning views, and [read more...]

Bend Trail Series is just around the corner on June 7, 2018! $20 per race or $70 for all four!

April 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

Last year, Go Beyond Racing introduced a series of races that took place in and around Bend, were all between 4 and 7 miles, were all on trail and were called the Bend Trail Series. It rocked. For 2018, race organizers Todd and Renee, have expanded [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Rogue River Rampage (Gold Beach)

February 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

The first line on the Rogue River Rampage website tells you everything you need to know about this event: its “happening rain or shine.” The Rampage, now in its 6th year, is a family-friendly obstacle course event that uses the natural obstacles [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Truffle Shuffle (Eugene)

January 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

Tradition. Supporting a good cause. Afternoon start time. All of these are great reasons not to miss the 2018 Truffle Shuffle in Eugene on Sunday, February 11th. Hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing, you can choose from a 4 mile run, 2 mile run, 2 mile [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Turkey Trot (Eugene)

October 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

It’s Turkey Trot time in Eugene! Join in on some family fun for the Turkey Trot Eugene hosted by Level 32 Racing on November 23rd for a 4 mile run, a 2 mile run/walk, or a 200 meter Kids Gobbler Gallop. All events start and finish at Maurie Jacobs [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 ORRC Turkey Trot 4 Mile Fun Run / Walk and Tot Trot (Portland, Or)

October 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

Gobble Gobble! Ah, the holidays are here! Join fellow runners and walkers for the annual Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo, sponsored by Columbia Bank and ORRC. This beloved family-friendly event draws many generations in one place to celebrate not only [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Stumptown Cross Country race #3 (Gabriel Park)

October 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

While the first two races of the Stumptown Cross Country Series are relatively flat, the same cannot be said of Race #3! The four-mile course at Gabriel Park in SW Portland boasts some serious hills. Not only that, but the running surface is the [read more...]

Race Preview: The Inferno 2017 – The Swan Song

August 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you are a fan of obstacle course races, but not the mud – The Inferno is right up your alley. The website states: “One thing that we will not compromise on is MUD! We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again, mud is NOT [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Sunset Bay Trail Runs (Coos Bay)

August 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

1 mile. 4 mile. 15k. Half Marathon. These are your choices for the Sunset Bay Trail Runs happening in Coos Bay at Sunset Bay State Park. Put on by the South Coast Running Club and now in it’s 8th year, all of these routes provide scenic views [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Monkey Face Half Marathon & 4 Mile

July 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Have you ever heard of the “Monkey Face” at Smith Rock State Park? It’s a 350 ft high rock pillar which is also known as one of the world’s toughest rock climbs. It looks like, you guessed it, a giant monkey face. You’ll get to see this as [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Run with a Researcher in Eugene (FREE!)

July 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

This isn’t a race and it’s not really a group run, either. It’s something totally unique and it makes me want to trek down to Eugene to participate! On the 1st Saturday of the month (next one is Aug 5th), the University of Oregon [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Britt Woods Firehouse Run (Jacksonville)

June 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Britt Woods Firehouse Run in Jacksonville, Oregon has been put on by the Southern Oregon Runners Club for many years now and offers a variety of unique and fun options to choose from for your running pleasure! There is a 10k, 4.3 mile loop, 1.9 [read more...]

Race Preview: Aquafina OTC Butte to Butte 7/4/17 (Eugene)

June 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

We know you’ve been inundated with race previews and rodeo posters and parade route maps and fireworks invitations because, somehow, the 4th of July is just around the corner already. There are so many to decide from and they all look [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Portland Trail Series (Fall series opens July 10th!)

May 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

A whole series of trail races – what?! That sounds awesome! And, it’s not just one race – it’s five! Yup, the Portland Trail Series is a total of five races! But, wait there is more – yes, multiple series! [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Pine Hollow Half Marathon (Tygh Valley, OR)

May 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Timberline Trail Running Club is putting on an inaugural half marathon this year on Sunday, June 4th (replacing the Pine Hollow Triathlon, but adding to the X-Dog Pine Hollow Paddle on Saturday). If you’re not feeling up for all 13.1 [read more...]