Come to the High Desert for the Smith Rock Classic
Smith Rock State Park is an epic place for trail running, and there’s a great race opportunity coming soon. The 2026 Smith Rock Classic…
2026 Bridge to Brews: Four Bridges, Three Distances, Two Medals, One Finish Line, Zero Regrets
For thee second year in a row, I took to the streets (and bridges) of Portland for Bridge to Brews – this year held on April 19, 2026.…
Join the only 50k in PDX: Stumptown Trail Runs
If you’re looking to do an ultra that will still allow you the opportunity to sleep in your own bed rather than travel out of town, the 2026…
Mudslinger Trail Run Recap: Finally Getting Into the Starker Forests
Since my start at Run Oregon over a decade ago (which… feels wild to say out loud), I’ve always held Oregon Trail Runs in pretty high regard.…
Feel the Heat at the Tillamook Burn
Daybreak Racing puts on some of the most epic and gorgeous trail races in the Pacific Northwest, and the 2026 Tillamook Burn Trail Run is…
Who Else is Running Cascade Lakes Relay?
If you’ve never done a two-day relay, I’ll tell you right now it’s a lot – a lot of work and (more importantly,) a LOT of fun. We’ve…
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Hippie Chick
With Mother’s Day around the corner, there’s no better way to celebrate women than to get out and do the 2026 Hippie Chick Half Marathon! This…
Support Your Mental Health and Small Races at the Move for Mental Health 5K
If you’re looking for a fun event to start the season, check out the 2nd Annual Move for Mental Health 5K & 1K Fun Run at the HMT Complex…
Come On, Get Happy at the Happy Girls Run
If you wanna be happy, do the 2026 Happy Girls Run this year! This race series is hosting this event in Bend on May 9th, and there will be a…
Play Your Way Through the Oregon Trail Game 5k
I’ll never forget those hours in elementary school clicking through “The Oregon Trail” on a black‑and‑green screen. Dodge dysentery, hunt…