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Race Prepping for March 7 – March 13, 2022

February 7, 2022

Written by Matt Rasmussen

Welcome back to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. If there is any week to really kick off Race Season – this is the one! Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 3.10.22 OTC Monthly Run/Walk Series Oregon Track Club Eugene Mid-Valley $5 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/register.php?event_id=136617&c=85421&mask=85422_85423_85424_85425_85426_85427 5k 3.12.22 Lucky Leprechaun Sisters Central $35-40 https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=122974 10k, 5k 3.12.22 Goat Mountain…

Race Recap: BYOB 2022 Resolution Relay

January 10, 2022

Written by Meg Roberts

The Resolution Relay has four options for how to cover the 13.1 mile distance: by yourself, with a partner, as a trio, or part of a quartet. That means participants run 13.1 miles, 6.5 miles, about 4.5 miles, or a little over 3 miles. No matter what distance you choose, you earn a super cute shirt, a shiny medal, and a homemade breakfast burrito. These are all important details to consider in choosing what to…

Race Prepping for January 1 – January 7, 2022

December 1, 2021

Written by Matt Rasmussen

Welcome to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. Make sure you bookmark our Race Calendar for more info: Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 12.30.21 – 1.2.22 F*CK 2021 New Years Race Terrapin Events Virtual $30.00 https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/ANYWHERE/FCK2021NewYearsRun 10k, 5k 1.1.22 – 1.9.22 Ball Drop Why Racing Events Virtual $39.00 https://balldrop.raceroster.com/ Half, 10k, 5k 1.1.22 Resolution Run Heart of the Valley Corvallis Mid-Valley $0.00 http://www.hotvrunners.com/resolution-run.html…

Race Recap: 2021 Huckleberry Half

August 19, 2021

Written by Meg Roberts

The Huckleberry Half on Saturday August 7 was by far the most beautiful half marathon I have ever been part of. Running alongside roads on Mt. Hood provided an escape from the city and from screens that I needed so much. And I ended up with my favorite race shirt EVER. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Living in SE Portland meant a 4:30am alarm to get to Welches for packet pick-up and a 7:30am…

2021 Gnar Gnar 6 Miler (Government Camp)

July 25, 2021

Written by Nikki Mueller

Thanks to Run Oregon, I get to participate in a lot of races, and I certainly have my favorites. Having seen it all in the last 15 or so years of running, I can confidently say that Go Beyond Racing puts on some of my absolute favorite trail races. Todd and Renee GET IT. They know what trail runners want, and they deliver for every single race. On Sunday August 15th, they will give…

Race Preview: 2021 Huckleberry Half Marathon/15k/10k/5k

July 19, 2021

Written by Nikki Mueller

It’s summer race season and the 2021 Huckleberry Half Marathon is back on August 7th, along with the 15k, the 10k, and the 5k. There’s still a virtual option as well. Unfortunately, registration is no longer open for 2021, but this locally owned and operated race wants to keep participants safe by limiting the amount of runners on the course. If you deferred in 2020, email the race directors and they will make sure you…

Race Preview: 2020 Tygh Valley Infinity Ultra

February 29, 2020

Written by Bobi Jo

**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** Back again for 2020 is the Tygh Valley Infinity Ultra, hosted by X-Dog Events. This isn’t the standard ultra race, with a pre-set distance you’re aiming to complete. This is a last-runner-take-all,…

Snowshoe Race Preview: 2020 Snow Lovers Loop (Crescent)

January 3, 2020

Written by Run Oregon Guest Blogger

Snow Lovers, it’s time to break out those snowshoes and enjoy a little time on the snow-covered trails of Odell Lake Resort at the Snow Lovers Loop. Choose from a snowshoe 5K, 8K, or a 2-person 8K relay. Participants will be snowshoeing on National Forest Land on a loop course. The 5K will be one loop and the 8K, two loops. Sleep lovers, you’ll be happy to hear that this event doesn’t start until 11:00…

Race Preview: The Lung Run 5k (Student Project – Sandy)

October 5, 2019

Written by Run Oregon Blog

Technically, The Lung Run 5k is a free race, but participants are asked to fundraise or make a donation, as proceeds from the race go to the American Lung Association. This race is being put on by Ty Tilden, an 8th grader at Oregon Trail Academy in Boring, in honor of his great-grandmother, who recently passed from lung cancer. The race will be on Saturday, October 12, at 7:45a, with registration/donations available online here. This…

Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Best Dam Run 10k (Estacada)

September 6, 2019

Written by Run Oregon Guest Blogger

The 2019 ORRC Best Dam Run 10k will take place in Estacada on Saturday, September 21. This point to point course begins with a shuttle ride from the finish to the start line about six miles southeast of Estacada. The course will take runners and walkers downhill along the beautiful Clackamas River to the finish line at Clackamas River Growlers in Estacada. Online registration is open through September 20th for $45 ($10 discount for pre-registered…

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