Trail Run – Run Oregon

Race Preview: Mt Hood 50

June 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

Go Beyond Racing’s The Mt Hood 50 is coming up so all you would-be-Hood-runners, get ready to take on either 50 miles, 50k, or both! Yup you heard that correctly – this is an ultra-only event with a 50 miler on Saturday and a 50k Sunday. [read more...]

Oregon Fall Marathons and Half Marathons: November 2017 Edition

June 18, 2017 // 1 Comment

There’s been some talk lately of the Portland Marathon and Half Marathon potentially having to change their course or even cancel their 2017 race. Whether or not that happens – and we hope it doesn’t – it’s always good [read more...]

Oregon Fall Marathons and Half Marathons: October 2017 Edition

June 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

There’s been some talk lately of the Portland Marathon and Half Marathon potentially having to change their course or even cancel their 2017 race. Whether or not that happens – and we hope it doesn’t – it’s always good [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Mildred’s Trail Dash 5K & 9K (Oakland)

June 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

Singletrack. Oak savannahs. Doug Fir forests. Shade. These features are music to a trail runner’s ears in the summer running months. After the dust has settled from all the 4th of July events, Mildred’s Trail Dash in Oakland, OR offers [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Under Armour Mountain Running Series (DISCOUNT CODE!)

June 10, 2017 // 3 Comments

Earlier this year, I got a new pair of trail shoes from Under Armour to review for the blog and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved the way they maneuvered the mud I trekked through after such a horrible Oregon winter. Under Armour has [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Britt Woods Firehouse Run (Jacksonville)

June 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Britt Woods Firehouse Run in Jacksonville, Oregon has been put on by the Southern Oregon Runners Club for many years now and offers a variety of unique and fun options to choose from for your running pleasure! There is a 10k, 4.3 mile loop, 1.9 [read more...]

Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: Firecracker 5k (Harrisburg) & Old Time Fun Run/Walk (Stayton)

June 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Harrisburg Firecracker 5k and Kids 400 meter is happening again this year on July 1st and is sponsored by Tri-County Insurance Group. It’s an Eclectic Edge chip-timed event and all proceeds are put towards the cost of the town’s [read more...]

Preview: Tilikum Trail Run offers 4th of July Trails & Family Outdoor Fun

June 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

Last year, I ran in the Tilikum Trail 5k; it is a challenging race but one that has such a beautiful variety of wooded trails, grassy paths, and only a few nasty hills, that if I were going to be in town again this year I’d pack the family up [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Portland Trail Series (Fall series opens July 10th!)

May 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

A whole series of trail races – what?! That sounds awesome! And, it’s not just one race – it’s five! Yup, the Portland Trail Series is a total of five races! But, wait there is more – yes, multiple series! [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Mt. Hood Scramble 10k (Mt. Hood)

May 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

Are you looking for an extreme rough and tumble 10k run on a mountain through water, snow, mud, brush and rocks where you will likely end up getting some cuts and scrapes and possibly even win an award for your new found injury while feeling like a [read more...]