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Race Recap: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series: 5k Fun Run at the Run Pub with Fort George

September 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’ve always enjoyed the Oregon Brewery Running Series, and who wouldn’t? These runs are the definition of “fun runs” with absolutely no pressure to be fast. These are exactly the kinds of runs you do with friends or even your kids. However, [read more...]

Tigard Fun Run 5k Extended Again to September 27

September 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

While 2020 seems to just throwing punches, at least there’s one thing that’s working out in your favor: The Tigard Fun Run 5k has been extended again until September 27. For more on this free virtual 5k, check out our previous post here. [read more...]

Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run extended through September 20

September 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s gross outside, and even running inside may not be a good idea for those with respiratory problems. That’s why the City of Tigard has extended their Virtual Fun Run through next weekend (September 20) – to give you a chance to [read more...]

Race Recap: Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run

September 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

The City of Tigard put together a great 5k course, marked it well, and opened it up for anyone to come run starting on September 5 through this Saturday, September 12. My family and I decided to tackle the Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run as a family, with [read more...]

2020 Oregon Brewery Run Series – Fort George Brewery (at The Run Pub)

September 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

How much have you missed the OR Brewery Running Series? If you are a runner in Portland who loves beer, you’ve surely heard of this 5k-ish running series and hopefully been to a few. Chances are, you also know that most races have been a bit of a [read more...]

Virtual Race Preview: Bell’s Run Hoppy 5K and Stroll

September 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Editor’s note: I love beer. After now having visited over 560 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run club meeting locations, to beer miles and relays, [read more...]

City of Tigard Hosting FREE Virtual 5k Fun Run Sept 5-12

August 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

The price is right and the course is one of my favorite place to run … much of it on roads that we’ve used for the (currently on hold) Run Oregon Tigard Taphouse Run. The City of Tigard is hosting a virtual 5k on a designated course from [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5k

August 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

The bad news is we are STILL living through a pandemic and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere for awhile. The good news is that WHY Racing Events wants to make sure that the show WILL go on for runners! It’s that time of year for the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Run for the Oaks 5k/10k (Left Coast Estate in Rickreall)

July 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

We haven’t been able to feature too many races lately, so we are happy to announce that the Run for the Oaks 5k & 10k is currently scheduled to take place on August 29th at the Left Coast Estate in Rickreall. Like everything nowadays, [read more...]

Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness Virtual 5k/10k

July 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness is one of the most successful, longest-running local events put on entirely by volunteers with all proceeds going directly to a non-profit organization. This event, typically run in Cook Park, raises funds for the [read more...]

Beasts OCR 5K+, A Challenge Like No Other!

July 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you are an OCR (obstacle course race) enthusiast, there’s a good chance you know of the Beasts Obstacle Course Racers. This group organizes Beast Challenges throughout the year that you can do on your own or you can join others in your area [read more...]

2020 Rugged Maniac Virtual Challenge – Mix It Up!

June 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

I haven’t been motivated to do any virtual races lately because it just felt too much like what I was already doing . . . going for a run by myself. But, I was intrigued by the obstacle course race (OCR) virtual events because it had some [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...]

Low-cost, Team-scored Virtual Stumptown Quarantine Summer Series Kicks Off June 28

June 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Team Red Lizard is putting on the Stumptown Quarantine Summer Series next Sunday. The Series is comprised of three races: a 10k, a 5k, and a “Grade-Adjusted Uphill Mile.” (Don’t worry, we’ll explain.) What makes this series [read more...]

Stumptown Quarantine 5k Illustrates how a Virtual Race can be Competitive

June 19, 2020 // 1 Comment

For runners that enjoy swift competition, the Stumptown Quarantine 5k, organized by Team Red Lizard, was a big draw. Not only does the club have a reputation for attracting fast runners, but it offered a two-week window in which people could sign [read more...]

Stars, Stripes & Shelter Virtual 5k – Raise funds for Beaverton students & families

June 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Stars, Stripes & Shelter Virtual 5k will raise funds for two Beaverton non-profits. Family Promise of Beaverton provides social services and shelter to families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing, and Planting Seeds [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...]

Race Preview: 2020 Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival (Virtual)

June 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

As most races have this year, the 2020 Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival has been turned into a virtual event due to COVID-19. Of course folks are bummed that they won’t be able to travel to Central Oregon for this super fun event this year, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Foot Traffic Flat Marathon/Half Marathon/10k/5k (Virtual Race)

May 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

Some things runners in Oregon could always look forward to in the summer were sun, sweat, and the Foot Traffic Flat on Sauvie Island on Juy 4th. This year, the 2020 Foot Traffic Flat will look a little different, as participants are being [read more...]

Race Preview: Uberthons Virtual Runs (replacing the seasonal events)

May 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

In a normal (i.e., non-Covid-19) year, Uberthons puts on four seasonal races, all with half marathon distance options, and one in the summer with a full marathon. All four also have quarter marathon options, and the non-summer ones have 5K as well. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Reflection Run 5k/10k/Half Marathon (virtual)

May 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Runners are living in a new world, and if we’re going to get excited to run, it’s probably going to have to be by doing virtual races for awhile. But not all virtual races are created equal and some are definitely worth lacing up for more than [read more...]

Stumptown Quarantine 5k Starts Today – Free Virtual Race

May 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

My favorite thing about running races is the friend aspect: carpooling, hanging out together afterwards, and maybe even racing together. Recently, local races have switched to virtual races due to COVID-19 restrictions, and races are no longer a way [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Run on the River (Virtual)

April 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Run on the River is an annual favorite for the Astoria Parks, Recreation and Community Foundation, helping people come together and stay healthy. Thanks to coronavirus those two goals are currently at odds with one another, but the spirit of the [read more...]

Virtual Race Preview: 2020 Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k

April 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

There are many things I took for granted before the pandemic shut us all inside, and one that I hadn’t really considered was the thrill of standing shoulder to shoulder with other runners in the starting line chute, wondering if I’d eaten enough [read more...]

Missing racing? Don’t forget about the virtual Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

April 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

Why Racing Events has been highlighted across the country for proving that “You can cancel the race but you can’t cancel the runners”! Going virtual may not sound very appealing but consider that it will give you something positive to focus [read more...]

Run Northbest Stronger Together Virtual 5K, 10K & Half Marathon this Saturday

April 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

Our friends at Run Northbest are hosting a virtual race with all proceeds to be donated to Feeding the Frontline PDX & Feeding America. Run Northbest is known for their summer race series – a low-cost lineup of weekly 5k races with beer at [read more...]