Virtual Races

Race Preview: 2020 Run Like Hell (Virtual Race)

October 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run Like Hell has been one of my favorite races every fall. The course shifted last fall from downtown Portland to Troutdale, with a finisher’s celebration at McMenamins Edgefield. For me it was never about the course. It was about the [read more...]

Celebrate Halloween with the LIVE Scary Run on October 31st in Washougal (LIMITED ENTRIES!)

October 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Just this week, we are featuring our second live race! This usually isn’t uncommon, but, then again, 2020 isn’t really all that common either. Why Racing Events was given approval to run the Scary Run LIVE on Saturday, October 31th in [read more...]

2020 Roger Stubby Dog wears a Crown in the Forest Trail Series (REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!)

October 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Odd name for a race? Yes. But only until you realize that this race series embodies 5 unique trail races that are guaranteed to be memorable. There are five trail races in this new series from Go Beyond, all ranging in distance between 6 and 8 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Pacific Northwest Virtual Distance Challenge (Oregon Brewery Running Series)

October 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series has done it again! This race organization always knows how to bring on the fun and there’s no better way to kick start Fall than to participate in the October Pacific Northwest Virtual Distance Challenge! This [read more...]

Run Recap: 2020 Bell’s Run Hoppy 5k & Stroll (Virtual)

October 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

Bell’s Brewery, located in Comstock, MI, offers their employees the chance to run in an event called the Bell’s Run Hoppy 5k & Stroll as a wellness event every year. But this year, as more and more races have opted to go virtual due to the [read more...]

Tigard Fun Run 5k Extended Again to September 27

September 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

While 2020 seems to just throwing punches, at least there’s one thing that’s working out in your favor: The Tigard Fun Run 5k has been extended again until September 27. For more on this free virtual 5k, check out our previous post here. [read more...]

Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run extended through September 20

September 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s gross outside, and even running inside may not be a good idea for those with respiratory problems. That’s why the City of Tigard has extended their Virtual Fun Run through next weekend (September 20) – to give you a chance to [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...]

Race Recap: Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run

September 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

The City of Tigard put together a great 5k course, marked it well, and opened it up for anyone to come run starting on September 5 through this Saturday, September 12. My family and I decided to tackle the Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run as a family, with [read more...]

Virtual Race Preview: Bell’s Run Hoppy 5K and Stroll

September 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Editor’s note: I love beer. After now having visited over 560 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run club meeting locations, to beer miles and relays, [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: September 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

September 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Now in the sixth month of restrictions on social gatherings, Oregon Brewery Running Series is again inviting us to join the September 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, setting a mileage goal and tracking it through Strava to work towards [read more...]

City of Tigard Hosting FREE Virtual 5k Fun Run Sept 5-12

August 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

The price is right and the course is one of my favorite place to run … much of it on roads that we’ve used for the (currently on hold) Run Oregon Tigard Taphouse Run. The City of Tigard is hosting a virtual 5k on a designated course from [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5k

August 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

The bad news is we are STILL living through a pandemic and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere for awhile. The good news is that WHY Racing Events wants to make sure that the show WILL go on for runners! It’s that time of year for the [read more...]

Virtual Race Preview: 2020 Run Wilsonville

August 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

The year 2020 has been challenging for events, and when the event is a fundraiser, the beneficiary misses out on those funds. Wilsonville’s Fun in the Park event has been a long standing tradition on the first Saturday in August. Since it was [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: August 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

August 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

We may be half way through the month already, but it’s not too late to join the Oregon Brewery Running Series August 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, counting any miles you may have tracked through Strava (or are able to sync to [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: ORRC 60 Minute Challenge – Labor Day Weekend

August 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

How far can you run in 60 minutes? This fall, ORRC is challenging you to prove it. In the 60 Minute Challenge series, runners and walkers line up wherever they want, start their watches, and don’t stop moving until the clock strikes 60. The next [read more...]

Support Tommy Rivs in his fight against cancer

August 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

Some runners know Tommy Rivs (Tommy Rivers Puzey) from his success in long-distance running, but many know him as a successful and energizing coach. You might look at the name and put together that his brother is Oregon-based Jeff Puzey. The [read more...]

Gone Rogue and Back Run/Walk Challenge – an August Series from Run With Paula

August 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run With Paula is back with another unique virtual race series that just kicked off on August 3. It’s a series of four races, each of which are to be run within their designated week, and involve two of my favorite things: running and Rogue [read more...]

What the Heck is a Frog Builder? Taking on the BONEFROG Virtual Challenge v3.0

July 30, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you are an OCR (obstacle course race) enthusiast, you may have heard of BONEFROG. Their events tend to be more on the other side of the US, so most of us Oregonians haven’t had the option of participating in the past. But, with most OCRs [read more...]

Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness Virtual 5k/10k

July 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness is one of the most successful, longest-running local events put on entirely by volunteers with all proceeds going directly to a non-profit organization. This event, typically run in Cook Park, raises funds for the [read more...]

Beasts OCR 5K+, A Challenge Like No Other!

July 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you are an OCR (obstacle course race) enthusiast, there’s a good chance you know of the Beasts Obstacle Course Racers. This group organizes Beast Challenges throughout the year that you can do on your own or you can join others in your area [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: July 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

June 30, 2020 // 0 Comments

With ongoing uncertainty about larger group gathering, Oregon Brewery Running Series continues to fine tune and update its month-long virtual runs. Up next is the July 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, which will run July 1-30. If you are [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 The Un-Canceled Project

June 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

In March 2020, the first announcement about shelter-in-place restrictions included a cover photo from the Shamrock Race. With large groups banned, and more requirements added in the following weeks, my spring race schedule disappeared. The ultra [read more...]

Why You Should Be Doing Virtual Races

June 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you are like me, you resisted the virtual race trend for a long time. Many runners are understandably not as keen to running a virtual race as a “real” face-to-the-start-line race. There are many things you can’t experience, like race [read more...]

ORRC Virtual Challenge: Run the Oregon Coast

June 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

ORRC is joining with many other race organizers and offering a virtual race. As with all other in-person races, because of Coronavirus, the club cancelled all events since early March. ORRC is proud to present Run The Oregon Coast Virtual Challenge. [read more...]