Race Preview: The Inferno 2017 – The Swan Song
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…
Small Race Preview: Multnomah Falls Trail Run – 5.9 mile Run/Walk (Bridal Veil, Oregon)
I’ve hiked up the trail to the top of Multnomah Falls several times throughout my life and each time, I have been super worn out by the…
Race Preview: 2017 McCubbin’s Gulch Scramble (Mount Hood)
If you have ever wanted to run a “kick ass adventure”, the McCubbin’s Gulch Scramble is the race for you! However, don’t wait till next year…
Race Preview: 2017 Portland Trail Series (Fall series opens July 10th!)
A whole series of trail races – what?! That sounds awesome! And, it’s not just one race – it’s five! Yup, the Portland…
Small Race Preview: 2017 Tar ‘N Trail (Ashland)
Can’t decide if you prefer trail or road races? How about a mix of both at the Tar ‘N Trail in Ashland? This 6 mile run will take…
Washington’s Evergreen Trail Runs and their kickoff event – the 2017 Blast from the Past Half (and half-half)
While the majority of our content falls within Oregon and SW Washington, we do like to cover events from all over the country. We have written…
Race Preview: The Inferno 2016
Are you ready for The Inferno? This obstacle course race (OCR) will once again be challenging participants in Salem on September 10. This…
FREE Race Preview: Scotty Brown Memorial Run (North Bend)
The 14th annual Scotty Brown Memorial “Muddy” Run and Walk takes place near North Bend on the Southern Oregon Coast on Saturday,…
Running the Better Half with my better half: A Run Oregon preview of the 2015 Sisters “Better Half” Marathon
I ran the Sisters Better Half Marathon in 2015, and had a wonderful time. From the course, to the organization, to the post-race party –…
It’s All Right, Right Here: A Run Oregon recap of the 2015 Detroit Lake Mud Run
Even though the numbers were up overall, the drought and wildfires that plagued Oregon during the summer did make an impact. The number of…