On February 15th, I joined just over 400 other runners for the half marathon distance at the 5th annual Heart Breaker Half. I won’t lie – it was hard. I’ve been battling an awful cold that turned into bronchitis and just won’t go away. After discussing my cough (and hacking) and management with an albuterol inhaler, I was given the “okay” to run by my doc. I don’t regret running 13.1 miles, but I do…
You don’t have to be Peter Cotton Tail to enjoy the Hop Hop Half and 5K along the beautiful Columbia river, but there will be some runners in bunny ears, if not full costumes… so come on out and see what this fun event is all about. Event is capped at 1,500 participants. The Easter-Themed race has mimosas, brunch snacks (including cinnamon rolls, fruit, hard boiled eggs, and more), Easter Egg painting, costumes, a…
I am very excited to be running in the 2015 McKenzie River Half Marathon, by Level 32 Racing, this year. Fellow Run Oregon Blogger, Amber, was able to participate in the 2014 event, and I am stoked to get out there for the 2015 race! This USATF certified half marathon will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2015. As the race is limited to 500 participants only, don’t delay getting your registration in for this…
The Heartbreaker Half is quite the epic event. Everything, from the location to the planning, is incredible. What wasn’t incredible was the lessons I had to learn the hard way that day. If all conditions were optimal, this would have been an incredible day, as the event is top-notch and the run absolutely beautiful. A clear day with temps in the high 40s didn’t hurt either. What did hurt was the approximately mile long climb…
In the Pacific Northwest, we are surrounded by lots of great local races but the passion and great cause the 17th annual Albertina Kerr’s Race For The Roses supports has had me excited to do this race for quite awhile. While running through the streets of downtown Portland, you are also supporting Albertina Kerr’s programs that assist adults and children with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self determined lives and realize their full potential. 100% of…
Note: The Inaugural Shamrock Half Marathon distance is sold out, the remaining distances have space available. Really, I am certain I am the only runner in a 200 mile radius of Portland that has never participated in the Shamrock Run. One year I had signed up for it but was unable to actually run it. So – you better believe I am thrilled to get to participate in the Shamrock Run for 2015 which is only a month away now on Sunday, March…
The inaugural 2015 Bend Marathon and Half Marathon presented by Picky Bars is scheduled for Sunday, April 26th and will be the first marathon to fully take advantage of the beautiful town. There have been runs in Bend and there are marathons in Central Oregon, but this is the first marathon to start and finish in Bend. Runners have the option of a full 26.2 miles or 13.1 and both courses should be spectacular. Beginning in…
Are you looking to BQ (Boston Qualify) this year? Looking for a “Destination Race” as well? Maybe you should check out a race in a new area, but still be able to make it home and sleep in your own bed? Maybe you should check out the Richland Run Fest, which will feature a full marathon, 1/2 marathon and 5K with costs of $80, $50 and $25, respectively. Richland is a great little community that makes up…
Looking for a killer trail race? The Mountain Marathon and Hillbilly Half Marathon was voted “Best Trail Race” by Competitor Running and “Gnarliest Race” by Outdoors Northwest Magazine. The Hillbilly Half Marathon is part of La Sportiva Mountain Cup which compiles the 10 best trail races in North America for a competitive series with a hefty prize package up for grabs. Just outside of Olympia, Washington in Capitol Forest, this technical trail race on March 7 is likely the…
We’ve been searching high and low here at Run Oregon to find races that are budget friendly. Fellow blogger Teresa recently posted about some races that fit the bill. I would urge anyone making notes for 2016 to remember the Roaring Run half marathon, 10k, and 5k events are fitting the bill nicely in this category! Not only is it budget friendly (for the 2015 event, early registration for the half marathon was $30), but…
