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Snowshoe Race Preview: 2020 Snow Lovers Loop (Crescent)

January 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

Snow Lovers, it’s time to break out those snowshoes and enjoy a little time on the snow-covered trails of Odell Lake Resort at the Snow Lovers Loop. Choose from a snowshoe 5K, 8K, or a 2-person 8K relay. Participants will be snowshoeing on [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 White River Snowshoe 4k and 8k (Mt. Hood)

December 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Since I started running, I’ve been on the lookout for unique races. I’ve done the colored runs, mud runs, glow runs, foamy runs, obstacle races, road races, and trail races – events with ALL sorts of entertainment. But am always [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Kevin’s Cup 8K Trail Run (West Linn)

October 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

The trails are starting to get muddy and slippery so it is harder and harder to find a good trail race. But, don’t fret, there is a tough one right around the corner that is definitely worth running. The 28th Annual (that’s right TWENTY [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon, and Constantly Boring 8K

September 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m going to let a quote from the Race Director for the Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon, and Constantly Boring 8K start off this preview: “The Boring Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. Woohoo! Yea! Right on! Baaa (get that goat out of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Homer’s Classic 8k and 2-miler (Silverton)

July 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

I had never heard about Silverton until I moved here for college, and even then it seemed like it was a world away from Salem. Upon venturing to it and spending time in it, I discovered many quaint shops, restaurants and outdoor activities that [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run for the Hills 30k/8k/2 mile (Corvallis)

May 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ah, hills. The bane of most runners, both experienced and new, on any given day. But if you love the challenge of running through the scenic wilderness conquering hills on some amazing trails, this is the perfect race for you! Run for the Hills is [read more...]

Farewell to Fremont: A Run Oregon recap of the 2019 Bridge to Brews 10K (Portland)

April 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

I needed a shake-out run before my spring marathon, and Terrapin was advertising that they were holding the very last Bridge to Brews 8K/10K that would go over Fremont Bridge. Thus, my schedule for Sunday, April 4th was figured out for me. I [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Portland Shamrock Run (Half Marathon)

March 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you heard of this little event called the Portland Shamrock Run? If you live anywhere near Portland, you’d be living under a rock if you hadn’t, as it’s the largest running and walking event in Oregon and the 3rd largest in the Western [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2019 Run with the Cops 5k (Springfield) & Tri Trail Challenge (Eugene)

March 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The inaugural 2019 Run with the Cops 5k is coming up in Springfield, OR on March 31st. This Eclectic Edge Racing event is an Oregon Law Enforcement Torch Run and it will raise funds for the Eugene/Springfield Special Olympics. It’s a great cause [read more...]

Your last chance to run the Fremont Bridge at the 2019 Bridge to Brews (Portland)

March 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

With change comes opportunity. Opportunity to try something new, and (if you’re lucky) to appreciate what you have before its gone. The folks behind Terrapin Events are making sure that participants have the chance to celebrate one last time [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Shamrock Run (Portland)

February 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite runs over the last five years has been the Shamrock 15k! Although, I’ve only run Shamrock five times, this will be their 41st year! It’s challenging, and fun! Each year I’ve run it, I’ve tried to run it [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Shamrock Run Portland

February 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Every year since 2005, I’ve been roped into the Shamrock Run at Waterfront Park by someone or something. I don’t usually do the same races over and over again, especially with the growing list of options available, but this is the only race I [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Spirit of the Mill Race 8k (Springfield)

January 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

Looking for a beautiful race to add to your March calendar? Spirit of the Mill Race 8k may be what you’re looking for. Celebrate Springfield’s logging heritage by enjoying a scenic, flat and paved path on the Booth Kelly Trail head. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Snow Lovers Loop (Crescent)

January 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are a lover of snow, check out the Snow Lovers Loop snowshoe race at Odell Lake Lodge and Resort. Held on Valentine’s Day weekend, this is the perfect active get-away weekend for friends or lovers! Choose to snowshoe a 5K or 8K distance [read more...]

Break out of your comfort zone at the longest-running snowshoe event in the NW – the 2019 White River Snowshoe 8k/4k (Mt. Hood)

December 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

All runners have a race “bucket list”, right?! That group of events that they are planning for and desperately want to add to their list if time (and cost and training) allows. Once of those races for me is the White River Snowshoe Race [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Kevin’s Cup Trail 8K (West Linn)

November 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Running to me is all about community and the running culture. It is making everyone feel welcome and having those like us – a group of nutty people that run through mud on weekends – feel like family. You expect that feeling in group [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Boring Half Marathon

September 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sunday, September 16th was the fifth-annual Boring Marathon event, and the fifth time I’ve gotten to line up at the starting line for the half marathon race. Though I should be clearer that the event includes multiple races: Boring Marathon, Half [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon/8k (Lebanon)

September 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Can you smell Fall in the air? It must be time for the 2018 Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon/8k in Lebanon. This year it’s on September 29th and it will start and finish at Cheadle Lake Park. All Half Marathoners and 8k participants will receive a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Boring Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay, and 8K (Boring)

August 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Boring Half Marathon is easily in my top five race experiences ever. I’ve participated four years in a row and am already signed up for the 5th annual event. For me, the great joy of this event is not the course (though it’s a very nice out [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 High Street Hustle 8k/5k/1k (Salem)

July 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

Get those rockin’ 80’s clothes out from the backs of your closet, and join us for this Totally 80’s themed event! The 4th annual High Street Hustle is taking place on August 11, 2018. The High Street Hustle includes a 8k run, 5k [read more...]

Previews: Back to School Dash & Homer’s Classic – a Weekend in the Valley

July 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

August 4th and August 5th is a great weekend for a double with the Back to School 5k Dash in Dallas and Homer’s Classic 8k. Sign up by July 14 for the Back to School 5k for just $30, and for Homer’s Classic by August 4th for $18. Two [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Run for the Hills 30k & 8k (Corvallis)

May 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Birthday races are the best. Back in 2012, my birthday gift from my wife was the Run for the Hills 8k in Corvallis. Never, ever have I received such a painful gift, that was, at the same time, so rewarding and fun. This year, the 12th annual race [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Hero Half Marathon & 8K (Sweet Home)

April 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a way to get in a good run while honoring what Memorial Weekend is all about, then head to Sweet Home on Saturday, May 26th for the Hero Half Marathon. Race day includes a half marathon, 8k, 1.3 mile mini race, and [read more...]

Klamath Falls Small Race Previews: 2018 Run Moore! High Desert Hospice Foundation 5k & Linkville Trail Running Series

April 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s the second year of the Run Moore! High Desert Hospice Foundation 5k/Kid’s Run! The proceeds from this run goes to a wonderful charity, The High Desert Hospice Foundation, which is a wonderful organization that provides financial aid [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Havoc at the Hideout 8k Trail Run (North Plains)

April 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

X Dogs Events knows how to throw a party, and this year’s Annual Havoc at the Hideout 8k Trail Run will continue on with the tropical theme on May 6th, 2018. As always, the race will be at Hornings Hideout, which is a super fun place to hang out [read more...]

Recapping the 40th annual PDX Shamrock Run

March 26, 2018 // 1 Comment

The Luck of the Irish was with all participants for this year’s Portland Shamrock Run. Celebrating its 40th year, the 2018 Shamrock Run was the most beautiful weather Portland has had in a while. Usually, I am pretty hesitant to sign up for [read more...]