Relay

Race Preview: 2020 RWP’s Thanksgiving Day Relay/2m/4m (Virtual)

November 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

What are you doing for Thanksgiving? If you’re a runner or walker (or even if you aren’t) this is often a day you’d typically get out and do some sort of Turkey Trot before you stuffed your face with turkey, pumpkin pie, or something equally [read more...]

Womxn Run the Vote Relay – September 21-27

September 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

Are you on a team yet for the Womxn Run The Vote Relay? This is an epic relay: 680 miles run by teams of 15-20 people, symbolizing the distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Washington, D.C. $23 from each registration is donated to the non-profit Black [read more...]

My Gorgeous Memories: Why you should sign up for the 2020 Virtual Gorgeous Relay

August 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

In 2017, I was introduced to the Gorgeous Relay Series. Having done several relays in the past, some good and some simply memorable, I was eager to try one of the Gorgeous races to see how they measured up. I’d heard that they lived up to their [read more...]

Gorgeous Virtual Relay Registration Now Open

August 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

Fans of locally-organized running relays will be happy to see that the great people of Gorgeous Relays have created a Gorgeous Virtual Relay, with some really great pricing. A team of 5-6 is $30; teams of 3-4 can sign up for $20, pairs can register [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival (Virtual)

June 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

As most races have this year, the 2020 Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival has been turned into a virtual event due to COVID-19. Of course folks are bummed that they won’t be able to travel to Central Oregon for this super fun event this year, [read more...]

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...]