Virtual Races

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...]

2020 Rugged Maniac Virtual Challenge – Mix It Up!

June 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

I haven’t been motivated to do any virtual races lately because it just felt too much like what I was already doing . . . going for a run by myself. But, I was intrigued by the obstacle course race (OCR) virtual events because it had some [read more...]

Uberthons 2020 Virtual Race (anywhere you live)

June 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

Over the last several years I’ve made so many wonderful memories running at Uberthons events, from 5k’s to full marathons. My very favorite is the Uberthons Half Series. One half marathon each season of the year. The events are family [read more...]

Race (In-Progress) Recap: The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1000K

June 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite documentaries on running in the Barkley Marathons. If you have never seen it, let me provide you a teaser in by sharing how the race start works. At some point during a 24-hour period, the race director will blow a bugle horn. [read more...]

Oregon Food Run Virtual Challenge: 30, 60, 90, and 120-mile options ending August 2

June 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Could you run 30 miles in 42 days? 60 miles? How about 90 or stretching to aim for 120 miles? How about if you knew it was to provide support for Oregon food banks? You’ve got just over a month to sign up for and submit your miles to the [read more...]

Low-cost, Team-scored Virtual Stumptown Quarantine Summer Series Kicks Off June 28

June 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Team Red Lizard is putting on the Stumptown Quarantine Summer Series next Sunday. The Series is comprised of three races: a 10k, a 5k, and a “Grade-Adjusted Uphill Mile.” (Don’t worry, we’ll explain.) What makes this series [read more...]

Stumptown Quarantine 5k Illustrates how a Virtual Race can be Competitive

June 19, 2020 // 1 Comment

For runners that enjoy swift competition, the Stumptown Quarantine 5k, organized by Team Red Lizard, was a big draw. Not only does the club have a reputation for attracting fast runners, but it offered a two-week window in which people could sign [read more...]

Run with a Friend: 2020 Pacific Northwest Marathon (anywhere you live)

June 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Pacific Northwest Marathon has teamed up with area runners to collaborate a fun option for those that were planning on running the race September 19th. Of course we would rather all be together like years past, but there are still many “good” [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...]

Portland Bridge Loop Challenge Going on Now!

June 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run with Paula has organized a series of virtual races of varying distances making use of Portland’s popular bridge-loop running routes. The Portland Bridge Loop Series races have set courses to be run on your own time, with a week for each [read more...]

Run the PCT Virtual Race

June 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run the PCT is a virtual race organized by local company Go Beyond Racing, the same team that created the My Favorite Place 50k. Run the PCT offers four distance options, and while of course you could record miles on the actual Pacific Crest Trail, [read more...]

2020 Fueled By Fine Wine Half/Quarter Marathon (Virtual)

June 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

To say it’s been a tough year would be an understatement. My solution has been to run. It doesn’t make anything go away, but it keeps me going. So when a great race organization like Foot Traffic announces that their store has been pillaged by [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Foot Traffic Flat Marathon/Half Marathon/10k/5k (Virtual Race)

May 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

Some things runners in Oregon could always look forward to in the summer were sun, sweat, and the Foot Traffic Flat on Sauvie Island on Juy 4th. This year, the 2020 Foot Traffic Flat will look a little different, as participants are being [read more...]

FREE Spartan Virtual Race this weekend

May 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you’re a lover of obstacle course races (I am looking at Run Oregon blogger Annette Vaughan), set aside time this weekend to take on the free Spartan Virtual Race. Organized by the team that puts on the popular and very challenging Spartan [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: June 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

May 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

With ongoing uncertainty about larger group gathering, Oregon Brewery Running Series is fine tuning and updating its month-long virtual runs and announcing its June 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, which will run June 1-30. If you are not [read more...]

Race Preview: Uberthons Virtual Runs (replacing the seasonal events)

May 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

In a normal (i.e., non-Covid-19) year, Uberthons puts on four seasonal races, all with half marathon distance options, and one in the summer with a full marathon. All four also have quarter marathon options, and the non-summer ones have 5K as well. [read more...]

Go Beyond Racing’s Favorite Place Race Going on Now

May 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Go Beyond Racing has a really cool way to stay motivated, show off your favorite running routes, and earn a coaster medal during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Favorite Place Race is a run-at-your-own-pace & place 50k, to be completed between now [read more...]