Relay

Going the Social Distance Relay – April 5, 2020 at 8am!

April 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

I don’t know about you but I miss my friends, I miss hanging out, shooting the breeze, exercising and making plans together. Thankfully a new LIVE (but virtual) relay race, Going the Social Distance Relay has been hatched to create the closest [read more...]

2020 Hood to Coast Windy River Relay (Hood River)

March 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Have you heard of a little weekend relay in Oregon called Hood To Coast? Unless you’re a runner who’s been hiding under a rock, you’re probably aware of the two-day extravaganza toted as “The Mother of All Relays,” (it IS the [read more...]

Oregon Coast Previews (March 28, 2020): Pelican Brewing Salmon Run (Tillamook) and Run Fool (Newport)

February 26, 2020 // 1 Comment

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** The [read more...]

2 days – 4 medals at the 2020 Michelob ULTRA Tacoma City Marathon

February 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

I am going to guess that many of us have run in some of Oregon’s name-recognition races – Shamrock Run, Portland Marathon, and Eugene Marathon. It’s always amazing to see the diversity of people coming to our great state to [read more...]

Shirt Deadline for Three Capes Relay: February 10

February 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite relays is fast approaching: the Three Capes Relay is Saturday, February 29. Running from Tillamook to Pacific City, this is a 26.2-mile relay with five legs that can be run solo or in a team of up to 5 people. If you are planning [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 ORRC Champoeg – Marathon / Marathon Relay / 30K / Half Marathon / 10K (St. Paul)

January 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

With 15 race events each year, Oregon Road Running Club (ORRC) knows how to create a great experience for all of their runners and walkers. This is a completely volunteer-based non-profit that wants every person at the race to feel part of the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Three Capes Relay (Cape Meares to Pacific City)

January 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

Relay races are such a great way to be with friends, create memories, and get active. Three Capes Relay has been very popular amongst the Run Oregon team. We have had many racers over the years participate in this great race, myself included. With [read more...]

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...]

Registration for the Three Capes Relay is Open – and Run Oregon is making teams!

December 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you ever wanted to run a relay but didn’t want to recruit friends for a team? Or maybe your friends that run are all just too busy or have a strict training schedule for their spring goal race … well, we’re here for you, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Civil War Relay (Eugene)

November 8, 2019 // 1 Comment

After I moved to Portland, I spent years not having an alliance to the University of Oregon or Oregon State University. I went to college in another state, at a much smaller university that had a football team (I think). Since I was not a duck or a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Les Schwab Turkey Trot Relay and 5K (NIGHT RACE @ PIR)

October 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Every Thanksgiving, thousands of people wake up extra early to run off the turkey before the eat it. It is an awesome tradition that makes us all a little more prepared to stuff ourselves with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. But why wait [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Columbia Gorge Marathon (Hood River)

October 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for a challenging and scenic marathon or half in October, the Columbia Gorge Marathon on Sunday, October 20th may be just right for you. The event starts and ends at the Hood River Event Site, and participants can choose a [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Gorgeous Relay

September 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

“I should have packed more clothes.” This was the thought running through my head as I ran my first leg of The 2019 Gorgeous Relay in the rain. Sparkly tights, a tutu, and a leotard not really meant for a running a relay in meant I was feeling [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hood to Coast High Desert (Bend)

September 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last fall was my first time experiencing a one-day Hood to Coast relay, and it was an absolute blast. If you want the adventure of Hood to Coast, but are a little nervous about the distance and crowds of the original relay (the one from Mt. Hood to [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Cascade Lakes Relay

September 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you announce proudly, “I am running a 2-day relay”, there are few relays that elicit such a strong response form friends and family as does Cascade Lakes Relay. The heat, the hills, the elevation, and the mosquitos are among the warnings [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Best in the West Triathlon (Sweet Home)

August 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time for the 2019 Best in the West Triathlon! This year’s events take place the weekend of Friday September 6th thru Sunday September 8th. In addition to the bike events on Friday and the Half-Iron, Olympic and Kids Splash and Dash [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Lake of the Woods Marathon/Half Marathon/5k (Klamath Falls)

August 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

In my opinion, September is the best month for a race. The weather starts to cool down, the air feels good, and the gloomy winter months haven’t arrived yet. This is the perfect time to consider the 2019 Lake of the Woods Tri/Sport Weekend, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon (Half Relay and 5k) – Yamhill County

August 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

A brilliant, full-bodied run that will appeal to all running enthusiasts, the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon on September 1, 2019, is a stunning race that is sure to please all of the senses. The course of this beautiful event will deliver hues [read more...]

Getting Gorgeous: Preparing for the September 15 Gorgeous Relay

August 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re a regular reader of Run Oregon, you know we really like the Gorgeous Series. Their one-day relays and free pub runs are a ton of fun because they’re kept small (so they’re not crowded) and the courses are beautiful and [read more...]

Ask the Expert: Big News on the Holiday Half & Prepping for Your Relay

August 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon: What’s new with the Holiday Half? I mean, it’s almost September, which means it’s basically the holidays … Foot Traffic: The next price increase for the Holiday Half will be on August 15th, but the early bird gets [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Gorgeous Wine Country Relay

August 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Anyone who’s ever done a Gorgeous Race Series event knows they are in for a memorable event. These races, especially the relays, are fun, well organized, and as the series title would suggest, gorgeous!! The 2019 Gorgeous Wine Country Relay did [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Circle the Bay 30K (North Bend)

July 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Coos Bay waterfront is the heart of this quaint coastal town. It features store fronts, restaurants and opportunities to just take in the natural beauty that provides a spectacular backdrop to this southern Oregon local. The Circle the [read more...]

The Gorgeous Wine Relay is this Sunday

July 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Getting ready for a relay used to mean packing, planning, and … a whole of preparation. Don’t get me wrong, I still had a blast at the 2019 Wild Rogue Relay, but Gorgeous Relays’ one-day relays have really spoiled me. With a job [read more...]

Relay Recap: 2019 Wild Rogue Relay

July 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

I hate to knock that “other” two day relay that Oregon is famous for, but the Wild Rogue Relay is now my favorite two-day 200+ mile running journey for many reasons. I’m an experienced relay runner (both one-day and two-day options), and with [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Barrel to Keg Relay

June 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you love the camaraderie of running a relay, but aren’t a fan of the lack of sleep an overnight relay inevitably brings, you’ve got to try a one-day relay! Or perhaps you’ve already discovered the joys of the one-day relay. [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Bend Beer Chase

June 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Let’s face it, one-day relays are fun. You get a team of 3-6 runners together, spend half the day running, drinking beer, and laughing, then go out afterwards to keep the fun going! The Bend Beer Chase is one such one-day relay that keeps it [read more...]