5k

Destination Runcation: 2019 Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona (Phoenix, Scottsdale, & Tempe)

December 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Rock ‘n’ Roll series has become a major bucket list item for many runners. With bands lining the courses, well-designed medals and shirts, and a coordinated team of staff behind the scenes, it’s like Disneyland coming to you for the [read more...]

Even Santa runs the Ho Ho 5K (Tigard)

December 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

When I arrived at the Ho Ho 5K, I immediately realized I was not dressed appropriately Christmas-like! I had donned my somewhat festive tights, but my running wardrobe is decidedly lacking in red and green. I felt strangely out of place in my [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Polar Bear Run (Redmond)

December 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

According to scientists at Polar Bears International, polar bears are natural sprinters but only the little ones can run far distances before they overheat. Polar bear youth can run up to a mile and a half. That means, if you sign up for the Polar [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Frostbite Run (Talent)

December 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

2019 is fast approaching, much like a runner going downhill with no way to stop. Soon, it will be here and it will bring New Years races galore!! One such race is the Frostbite 5K/10K in Talent, which is tucked right between Medford and Ashland, in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Resolution Run and Polar Bear Plunge (Newport)

December 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Whether we’re ready or not, 2019 is fast approaching and if you’re anything like me, you’re scouring race websites, checking dates and distances, and filling up weekends with running adventures to get early bird pricing, lottery [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Eugene Holiday Half and Hustle (Eugene)

December 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Get into the spirt this holiday season while staying in shape by running in the Eugene Holiday Half and Hustle (5K and 10K). On December 15th, 2018 join participants in a festive race celebration. The Eugene Holiday Half Marathon & Hustle 10K [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Fanciest 5k Ever (Salem)

November 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

As a runner, I think we know how to dress up…we dress up in running gear most every day! Ha! How about we take it up a notch and dig out that old prom dress or frilly suit!? The Fanciest 5k Ever is a fun, community race were everyone [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018/19 PRC Winter 5k Series

November 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

This weekend, I was running with a group of people who were discussing the merits of different race distances. One runner said she didn’t really find 5k’s worth her while after she started running half and full marathons, and I told her I [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Bullard’s Run (Bandon)

November 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

A race on the Oregon Coast in January may sound wet and windy, but there is nothing better than feeling like a hardcore runner when you endure a crazy weather race. Or you could be pleasantly surprised by a beautiful winter day on the beach. Either [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 & 2019 First Run (Eugene)

November 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

Ever had one of these thoughts after crossing a finish line: • “That was so much fun. Too bad it’s over.” • “Wow, I could totally have done that better.” • “The race is over. Now what am I going to train for?” • “Last race of [read more...]