Mid-Valley Running

Race Preview: 2019 Champions Run For Heroes (McMinnville) – THIS WEEKEND

September 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

McMinnville may be a bit off the beaten path, but located about 30 minutes south of Sherwood on 99W, there are a couple fun races in this city. One of the best, benefiting local causes and put on by the nonprofit See Ya Later Foundation, is the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Fight for Your Life 5K (St. Paul)

September 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Fight For Your Life 5k is coming up quick on September 29th and will, as usual, be held at the French Prairie Gardens. The race honors Emily Pohlschneider-Edwards, who fought for her life against a rare form of women’s cancer. All [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Fall Festival 5k/10k (Corvallis)

September 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Heart of the Valley (HOTV) Running Club is hosting the 41st annual Fall Festival 5k and 10k in Corvallis on Sunday, September 29 in conjunction with the Corvallis Fall Festival which takes place all weekend. Online registration is now open through [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oktoberfest Road Race (Mount Angel)

September 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

If there’s one thing all runners love, it’s a Bavarian parade to honor the marriage of King Ludwig I and Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen…or at least we love the modern day interpretation of Oktoberfest. The official festivities begin in Munich [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Miles for Midwives 5K (St. Paul)

September 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Miles for Midwives 5k race is coming up in just a few short weeks in the beautiful Champoeg State Park! This year’s event will be on Saturday, September 21st, and will once again benefit the Oregon Affiliate of the American College of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run for Recovery 5k/10k (Salem)

September 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Bridgeway Recovery Services is hosting its 6th annual Run for Recovery 5k/10k run and walk at Riverfront Park in Salem on Saturday, September 21. This event is open to athletes of all speeds and skill levels, from the casual walker to the serious [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Rotary Multi-Sport Riverfest (Salem)

September 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

With September already quickly approaching (bye August, already?!) that means that the Rotary Multi-Sport Riverfest is coming back! This year they’re kicking it off with a triathlon, duathlon, 10k, 5k, and 1k family run. For the triathlon and [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Oregon Hop Run 5K/10K (Independence)

September 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Another great inaugural event in the Salem area is coming in just a few weeks! The Oregon Hop Run, hosted by The City of Independence and the Monmouth-Independence Area Chamber of Commerce, will feature a 5K, 10K, and kids 1/2 mile dash on Saturday, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk (Dallas)

September 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run / Walk in Dallas OR will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 9:00 AM. This event benefits the backpack and school supply giveaway for kids in Polk County. The course will start and finish at the Dallas [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mountain Lakes 100 (Olallie Lake, Oregon) SOLD OUT – MAKE PLANS FOR 2020!

September 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ready to put all your training to the ultimate test? Want to take a swing at one of the U.S.’s best 100 mile races, which happens to be right here in Oregon? Is an ultra-marathon on your bucket list and you are trying to find just the right one to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Pacific Northwest Marathon (Coburg/Harrisburg)

September 1, 2019 // 1 Comment

Anything is possible! That’s what Pacific Northwest Marathon believes as they help people overcome difficult challenges to achieve their fitness goals. Running a marathon takes time, commitment, and many hours of training. It also [read more...]

Small Mid Valley Races Preview: 2019 Run For Hope and Health (Salem) & Sublimity Harvest Festival Fun Run

August 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Run for Hope and Health 5k/10k Run/2 Mile Walk will be held on Saturday, September 7th this year. This event benefits Salem Free Clinics, which provides healthcare to those who cannot afford it. The cost of the 5k and 10k run is only $35. [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: Storm the Castle ’19 – 5K Military Style Obstacle Course Race (Salem)

August 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Obstacle Course lovers, here it is! Storm the Castle ’19 is about to take over Riverfront Park in Salem and give you an awesome challenge. Hosted by the 1249th Engineer Battalion of the Oregon Army National Guard, this 5K military style [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 McKenzie 50k River Trail Run (Eugene)

August 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

In the last two years, I’ve gotten into running 50ks and there’s one I keep hearing about from all the ultra runners. The 2019 McKenizie River Trail Run is now on my bucket list, and I plan to get in as soon as I’m ready for more. If you’ve [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...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mud Madness (Salem)

August 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

You’ve probably heard that some of the bigger-named, nationally operated mud runs / obstacle course races have been being canceled or disappearing altogether, which is a bummer for those who love this genre of running! Luckily we have some [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Eugene Brews Cruise 5K

August 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Eugene Brews Cruise 5K is a great event for folks who want to try out several different adventures in one great Labor Day. And with that day starting at noon, you could even sleep in beforehand. The 5K race starts at the old Whiteaker School and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Canby Dahlia Run

August 15, 2019 // 1 Comment

The central Willamette Valley may be one of the nicest areas to run, generally with moderate temperatures and scenic views along with the freedom from hassles that go with less population density. Canby is no exception, a smaller town south of the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Millersburg Celebration Half & 5k

August 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Though I only live about 30 minutes or so from Millersburg, I didn’t even know where it was located until this week. For some reason, Millersburg has a “middle-of-nowhere” sounding name, yet it’s actually a small community [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 & DISCOUNT: 2019 Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and High Street Hustle 5k and 10k (Salem)

August 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and The High Street Hustle 5k and 10k have joined forces for a single event – this October. It’s going to be something worth coming out to experience yourself, starting AND ending at Salem’s capital [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Waldo 100K Trail Run (Eugene) – SOLD OUT || Lottery for 2020 Race will be in February

August 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

The first way to know that an ultra-marathon is not going to be easy: it’s an ultra-marathon. The second way is when the overview online includes this message: “It is not a beginner-level ultra and participation in the race should not be taken [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Women’s Half Marathon (Eugene)

July 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are so many good things to celebrate in life, and doing so with a bunch of friends can make those good things freaking fantastic. That’s especially true with running. The long miles seem shorter with a friend you can talk to, laugh with, and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hack N Dash Laurelwood (Eugene)

July 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you enjoy golf as much as running, there’s a great event coming your way on August 11th. The 2019 Hack N Dash Laurelwood in Eugene is a fun challenge that lets you run from shot to shot of golf. This Eclectic Edge event takes place at [read more...]

Race Preview: Great Salem Race 2019

July 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time to grab a few friends and create your team for the Great Salem Race! Of all the races during the year, this one is truly one of my favorites. The Great Salem Race is a scavenger hunt race for teams of 2-4 people. Whether you know [read more...]