Mid-Valley Running

Race Preview: Inaugural Lift for the 22 5k (Dallas, OR)

May 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

My guess is that most people haven’t spent much time running in Dallas. I live 20 minutes away and I don’t think I have actually ever ran there. The Lift for the 22 is a new 5k that will showcase this small town and benefit a great cause [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 WillaMutt Strut 5k & 1k Fun Run/Walk (Salem)

May 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve always had a soft spot for animals because they can’t speak up for themselves when they are placed in a bad situation. Raising money for organizations like the Willamette Humane Society is important and well deserved, and doing the 2019 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Capital FC Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Runs (Salem)

May 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Capital Futbol Club is back at it again with their annual half marathon, 10K and 5K races. These races have a special place in my heart due to the fact that I grew up playing soccer with the club, back when it was called Salem United Soccer Club and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 My Breast Friends 5K / 10K (Eugene)

May 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

We all need a little help from our friends some times. And other times, we are the friend who gets to be the helper. At My Breast Friends 5K and 10K this June, you can be a friend and ally through your time, money, and sweat. This is the second year [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Ridgeline Ramble 20K, 10K, and Relay (Eugene)

May 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ridgeline Ramble by Level 32 Racing on 5/24/14

The Ridgeline Ramble is another fun trail event that’s been on our radar for some time now. One of the benefits of the ramble is that they offer a 20K, 10K, and 20K relay option available for a great race with minimal prepping. Be sure to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run for the Hills 30k/8k/2 mile (Corvallis)

May 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ah, hills. The bane of most runners, both experienced and new, on any given day. But if you love the challenge of running through the scenic wilderness conquering hills on some amazing trails, this is the perfect race for you! Run for the Hills is [read more...]

Small Mid Valley Race Previews: 2019 Strawberry 5k/1m Fun Run/Walk (Lebanon) & 2019 Santiam Hospital 3k/5k/10k Fun Run/Walk (Stayton)

May 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Strawberries in June .. I can’t think of much better than this symbol of summer. The 33rd Annual Weyerhaeuser Strawberry 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is coming up fast on June 1st in Lebanon, OR and it should be a fun one. Consider bringing the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Silver Falls Challenge (3.5m/6m/1k Fun Run)

May 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’ve never experienced running through Silver Falls State Park, you really should get out there. I ran in many beautiful places last year, but this was one of my favorite locations. Unfortunately, the 2019 Silver Falls Challenge, (which [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Willamette Mission Trail 5K/10K (Salem)

May 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you ever done something that you’ve done before and for some reason it feels completely foreign – like it’s the first time you’ve ever done it? That was my experience at the Willamette Mission Trail 5K and 10K this past [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Legacy Estate Vineyard Run (Rickreall)

May 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running, vineyards, hills, wine, yoga, music . . . and maybe even camping. If this combination sounds like an epic weekend to you, then you’d better get registered for the Legacy Estate Vineyard Run. This inaugural event includes a 5K, 10K, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Miles on Memorial (Eugene)

May 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking to get a solid race in on Memorial Day, look no further than Eclectic Edge Racing’s Miles on Memorial. Taking place at Alton Baker Park on May 27, 2019, the chip timed event will feature a 5k, 10k, 15k, and 3-person [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Willamette Valley Marathon/Half/10k (Salem)

May 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

If there is a race I am best fit to preview, it would be the Willamette Valley Marathon in Salem, a second year event coming back to the Capitol City. You see, I work right downtown near the capitol building and consistently (i.e. 4-5 days/week) run [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Camellia Run in Newberg

April 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Newberg Camellia 5k/10k run takes place every year on the morning of the Camellia Festival in April. This year’s event was on Saturday, April 13, and it was an overcast, but not yet rainy morning when 600 participants gathered at the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Alien Abduction Dash 5K (McMinnville)

April 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

With a slightly more odd theme than most, the Alien Abduction Dash 5K occurs during the Alien Days festival in my hometown of McMinnville, Oregon. The race is on Saturday May 18th, 9 am at Linfield College. Registration is open, at $25. The course [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 CARDV Mother’s Day 5K (Corvallis)

April 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come celebrate Mother’s Day with a fun, family friendly 5K in Corvallis, OR. The CARDV Mother’s Day 5K is hosting its event on the Oregon State University campus for the 17th year. The race is family and walker friendly and has an option for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Spring Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon/5K (St. Paul)

April 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than two months since the last Uberthons event (the Chocolatathon); the long gap was due to the absence of the Luckython, which had been run every year starting in 2011. But never fear, if you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Heart of the Valley Triathlon & Duathlon (Corvallis)

April 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Heart of the Valley Triathlon and Duathlon is a great event for those wanting to try out a new adventure. Especially for those who might be a little bit nervous. As the race directors highlight online, “Keeping with the mission of Best in the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bark in the Park 10K/5K/2K Run/Walk (Eugene)

April 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 26th annual Bark in the Park will take over Alton Baker Park in Eugene on Sunday, May 19th and it’s the perfect event for runners, walkers, kids, dogs…everyone! It’s more than a dog-friendly event, with 1,000+ dogs in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Grapes of Half (Eugene)

April 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

According to Wikipedia, The Grapes of Wrath was a novel about “the Joads, a poor family of tenant farmers driven from their Oklahoma home by drought, economic hardship, agricultural industry changes, and bank foreclosures forcing tenant farmers [read more...]

Dates for the 2019 Oregon State Penitentiary race dates are released and open for registration!

April 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

We run a lot of races here at Run Oregon. But some of our proudest and most amazing experiences happened with the walls of the Oregon State Penitentiary at their monthly races “inside the walls”. We just received word that registration [read more...]

Mid Valley Small Race Previews: 2019 Victor Point Run for the Hills 5k/10k/15k & 2019 BLT Cheadle Lake 5k/10k

April 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time to run for the hills! The 4th annual 2019 Victory Point Run for the Hills is a fun opportunity to race as well as a great community event that benefits the Victor Point School in Silverton. The race will be held on Saturday May 4th and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Silverton Health Fun Run 5K + Kids Run

April 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Silverton Health Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 11th and what better way to kick off Mother’s Day weekend than with a quick 5K for a good cause!? This run began in 1983 by a local physician, Michael Grady, MD, and was [read more...]

Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: 2019 CASA Superheroes for the Child 10k/5k (Salem) & Elementary River Run (Stayton) on April 27, 2019

April 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Join the community of Salem on April 27th for Superheroes for the Child 5k, 10k and 1-Mile Lap. Every child needs a hero, but abused children need “superheros” to assist in advocating for their needs. Run, walk or put on a superhero [read more...]

Race Recap: Oregon Trail Runs’ 2019 Alsea Falls Spring Fling

April 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The road was long and winding. The cell service spotty, until it failed altogether. As I drove farther away from the familiarity of I-5 and into the countryside, the mood took a turn from pre-race jitters to awe of the forest before me. As I neared [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Pet Day Fun Run 5K (Corvallis)

April 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Pet Day 5K, hosted by Oregon State University’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, will be held on Saturday, May 4th – and, fittingly, will be Star Wars-themed! The 5K run/walk will be held on a flat, loop course, taking [read more...]

Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon Announces new ownership and lower registration price

April 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

It was announced today that the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon will be under local management and the registration fee has been reduced to $88/person (only $77/person when you sign up with a group of 6 or more participants). People living in [read more...]