Mid-Valley Running – Run Oregon

Race Preview: 2020 Run for the Oaks 5k/10k (Left Coast Estate in Rickreall)

July 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

We haven’t been able to feature too many races lately, so we are happy to announce that the Run for the Oaks 5k & 10k is currently scheduled to take place on August 29th at the Left Coast Estate in Rickreall. Like everything nowadays, [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Check out this short trail system in Polk County

July 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Even though most of the state is starting to reopen, we here at Run Oregon believe things should be done planfully and thoughtfully. Running has always been an “allowable” activity outside, so long as distancing was taken into account. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Rise Like a Phoenix 4m (Eugene)

July 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

Another day, another in-person (!) race to preview! The Rise Like A Phoenix race, put on by Eclectic Edge Racing, is coming up on July 21st at Alton Baker Park in Eugene! This evening event is limited to 100 runners and will start at 6pm with a [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Try running at Galen McBee Airport Park (McMinnville)

June 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

I happen to come across this sweet spot thanks to Facebook. I had seen photos of a mushroom house and it caught my attention. I had to go there! Thankfully, after some easy research, I found this spot was only 30 minutes from my house! I’ve [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Check out Aaron Mercer Reservoir – including the “Infamous” OREGON Rock!

June 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

I am a road runner who likes to add an off road adventure to my long weekend runs whenever possible. During this time of “no races” and “quarantine” I find myself drawn to adventure runs more so than when I’m in [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Check out this typically quiet trail run/hike at Baskett Slough in Polk County

June 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

Located in the Willamette Valley is a hidden gem many people don’t know exactly how to get too! I lived in Dallas several years before figuring out how to get to this wonderful run/hike/walk area. Ten miles west of Salem off hwy 22 take a [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Check out this socially-distanced route in Polk County

May 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

Even though most of the state is starting to reopen, we here at Run Oregon believe things should be done planfully and thoughtfully. Running has always been an “allowable” activity outside, so long as distancing was taken into account. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Banana Slug Backyard Ultra (Champoeg Park)

March 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** [read more...]

Mid Valley Previews: 2020 Walk a Mile for a Child 5k(Lebanon) and Silver Falls Trail Challenge

March 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** Walk a [read more...]

Mid-Valley Previews: 2020 Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest Run (Woodburn) & Bring in Spring 5K &amp / McKenzie River Half (Eugene)

March 2, 2020 // 1 Comment

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** The first [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Shotgun Trail Blast (Marcola)

March 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** The [read more...]

Going Buck Wild at the 2020 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run

February 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s been a while since I last ran the Buck Mountain Mudslinger 6.5 mile trail run. Last fall I did a 20 mile run up near Shellberg Falls and came across a sign on the trails referencing Buck Mountain – and it jogged my memory that I [read more...]

Race Recap: 52nd Annual Zena Road Runs

February 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

Wow! This was my third consecutive year in a row running the Zena Road Runs, but my first time running the 15K distance. As always, this was a great event put on by the great people at Gallagher’s Fitness and the Willamette Valley Road [read more...]

2020 Oregon State Penitentiary race dates are released and open for registration!

February 21, 2020 // 2 Comments

The 2020 Oregon State Penitentiary runs (10k & 5k) are back again on some Fridays starting next month, 3/6/20 4/24/20 5/1/20 6/12/20 7/17/20 8/21/20 9/4/20 (Half) If you have yet to experience one of these events, it’s not hyperbolic to [read more...]

Race Recap: Level 32 Racing’s 2020 Bristow Trail Run

February 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Level 32 Racing’s Run Big Trail Series started with a muddy but beautiful day at the Bristow Trail Run on Saturday, February 1st. It was drizzling off and on that morning, but for the most part the rain held off. But for an early season trail run, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Alsea Falls Spring Fling Half / 10K / 5K (Monroe)

February 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** [read more...]

Mid-Valley Race Previews (3/14/20): Salem Paddy Pint (Salem), Kids Run to Get Lucky (Corvallis), & iRun for the Kids (Albany)

February 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

Join the Salem community on Saturday March 14th for the 4th Annual “Salem Paddy Pint“ offering a Kids Dash (400 meters), 5k and 10k. Kids Dash $0.00 Starting at 9:50am 5k $25.00 starting at 10:00am 10k $30.00 starting at 10:00am *prices [read more...]

A sports weekend trifecta at the 2020 Salem Super Shuffle 10k

February 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

According to my Facebook Memories, I cared A LOT about football 7+ years ago. While I still follow along generally with the sport, I have morphed my sporting interest outside of the pigskin and more into the running world since then. The Salem Super [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Suddenly Sleepy Sleepwalk 5K (Eugene)

February 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Although I’m a runner, I can definitely embrace my lazy side, so any excuse / reason to stay in my pajamas all day is a win! Pairing that with fundraising for an important cause, and it’s the perfect combo! The Suddenly Sleepy Sleepwalk [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 ORRC Champoeg – Marathon / Marathon Relay / 30K / Half Marathon / 10K (St. Paul)

January 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

With 15 race events each year, Oregon Road Running Club (ORRC) knows how to create a great experience for all of their runners and walkers. This is a completely volunteer-based non-profit that wants every person at the race to feel part of the [read more...]

Race Review: 2020 Cascade Half Marathon (Turner)

January 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

January is the typical month for me pick a half marathon to kick start my training for the new year. I had never run Cascade before. It’s been highly recommended to me by several running friends, so for 2020, it was my first half! 2020 was [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Oregon Wetlands Half / 10K / 5K (Eugene)

January 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

There’s a new half marathon in town and it’ll be a good one! The inaugural Oregon Wetlands Half (and 10K and 5K) will debut on Sunday, February 23rd at the West Eugene natural wetlands preserve. Hosted by our friends at Eclectic Edge [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 Cascade Half Marathon (Turner)

January 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

Doing a race in January in Oregon is like playing the lottery. Sometimes you win, but you usually lose. The Cascade Half Marathon has been known to have some awful weather. Sometimes there’s wind. Somethings there’s rain. Sometimes there’s [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run (Silverton)

January 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’m a road runner who loves a good trail race from time to time. Buck Mountain Mudslinger is one of my all time favs! I’ve run this one a number of times and it’s always a great adventure. Run Wild Adventures does such a great job [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run Your Tutu Off (Corvallis)

January 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Get your tutu washed and pressed and mark your calendar for Furniture Share’s 8th Annual Run Your Tutu Off. This 5K fundraiser takes place on Saturday, February 15th at Crystal Lake Park in Corvallis. Grab your friends and run or walk this 5K [read more...]

Level 32 Racing’s Run Big Trail Series starts on Feb. 1st!

January 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Our friends at Level 32 Racing have a series of trail events that begins on February 1st with the Bristow Trail Run! There are six races in the Run Big Trail Series, of varying distances and in wonderfully scenic locations in Lane County. There are [read more...]