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Run Oregon Road Trip: Planning a runcation in Maui

May 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. In our newest “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some information Matt has been working through on his runcation planning to Maui early next month. First the running: [read more...]

In need of a Runcation? Grab some friends and head to the Boulder Bend Beer Chase (6/15/19)

April 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

As I sit typing this (and lets be honest, probably as you are reading this), it’s raining outside. I don’t know about you, but I am about ready for some summertime running – or at least something dry. Summer also means the [read more...]

Destination Runcation: 2019 Lake Mead Marathon / Half / 10K / 5K (Nevada)

December 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Some of us are dreaming of a white Christmas and others are already looking forward to warmer temps! A good getaway race to chase away the post-holiday winter blues is the Lake Mead Marathon (and half, 10K, and 5K) at the Lake Mead National Park on [read more...]

Destination Runcation: 2019 Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona (Phoenix, Scottsdale, & Tempe)

December 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Rock ‘n’ Roll series has become a major bucket list item for many runners. With bands lining the courses, well-designed medals and shirts, and a coordinated team of staff behind the scenes, it’s like Disneyland coming to you for the [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Pass Mountain 50K and Punisher Night Run 20K (Arizona)

December 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

In case you didn’t know, running in Oregon and running in Arizona is very very different. For one, the air in Arizona is extraordinarily dry compared to Oregon. It feels like all your hydration is being sucked out of your body. On the morning [read more...]

Run Oregon on the Road with Aravaipa Running & the 2018 Pass Mountain and Punisher Night Runs (Arizona)

October 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

The biggest reason I love running ultras is being in the wide open and exploring the trails. The second reason is the community. If you have never ran an ultra and don’t know if it is your thing, I encourage you to come volunteer or get [read more...]

Slow and Steady; What a Race!: A Run Oregon review of the 2018 CIRQUE Series – Brighton (Utah)

July 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Like most addicted runners, as soon as I knew we were planning a trip to Utah for my dad’s retirement, the first thing I did was look for a race. There were a few 5k options on the weekend we were there, but one specifically caught my eye [read more...]

Run Oregon on the Road: Previewing “Cirque Series – Brighton” on June 30th (Utah)

June 11, 2018 // 2 Comments

6.7 miles. It isn’t too often anymore that I get nervous to run under 7 miles. But when thost 7 miles START at over 8700 feet above sea level and THEN gain an additional 3000 vertical feet in that span…yeah, nervous. I am in the midst of [read more...]

The BolderBOULDER 10k Experience

June 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

The BolderBOULDER 10k, run each Memorial Day in Boulder, Colo., is a bucket-list race no matter where you live. I ran it this year, my first BB10k since 2007, and was happy I made the trip. You can usually find relatively cheap flights to Denver, [read more...]

Run Oregon Readers reporting in – Missouri Loves Company: Berryman Trail Marathon

June 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

This post was submitted by Run Oregon reader Randy Grant. ”Missouri loves company.” I’ve always thought this wordplay would make a great name for a marathon (or longer) in the “Show me” state. Not just any marathon or ultra, but a real [read more...]

Run Oregon Readers reporting in: 2018 Delaware Running Festival recap

May 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

This post was submitted by Run Oregon reader Randy Grant. As you may have noticed from the Facebook photos generously posted by the race event, this past weekend Susie and I ran in the Delaware Running Festival in Wilmington (yep, that’s the place [read more...]

Run Oregon on the Road at the 2018 IPA 10K in Sebastopol, CA

April 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s always fun to run a race away from home, in a location you are visiting for the first time. On Saturday, April 14th, a family trip coincided with the IPA 10K in Sebastopol, California, resulting in an exciting and challenging race on a great [read more...]

Run Oregon Abroad: A New Zealand trail race recap of Skyrunner

April 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

No one needs an excuse to go to New Zealand – heading there just because it’s amazing is reason enough. But if you find yourself hemming and hawing about when to go, try to squeeze it in in February to take in the Skyrunner race in [read more...]

Run Oregon on the Road: A preview for the IPA 10K & Beer Mile Invitational (Sebastopol, California)

March 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon readers in Southern Oregon or Northern California, or any runners planning a trip to the Santa Rosa area in April should check out the IPA 10K & Beer Mile Invitational in Sebastopol, California on Saturday, April 14th. Organized by [read more...]

Run Oregon on the road at the 2018 Napa Valley Marathon

March 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

When I finally made the decision to run a marathon, I knew that my first one needed to be somewhere gorgeous, fun and exciting. And when I decide to do something, I am the type of person that needs to do it immediately, so I jumped right into [read more...]

Run Oregon on the Road at the 2018 Griffith Park Half Marathon (Los Angeles)

March 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

When I registered for the Griffith Park Half Marathon in LA, I had visions of blue skies, sunshine, and 70 degree temperatures. After all, that had been the forecast for the previous week or two and I couldn’t wait to get out there. What I [read more...]

Run Oregon is taking a Runcation to the Griffith Park Trail Marathon in LA

February 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

79 78 73 76 82 85 81 79 77 These are the temperatures for LA over the next week and a half. Things here in the Pacific NW haven’t been as bad this year as last, but I am already starting to yearn for warm temperatures and dry skies. I am going to [read more...]

From one beer mecca to another – the Inaugural San Diego Beer Chase by Cascade Relays (DISCOUNT!)

January 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you read any of my posts, you have probably realized that I enjoy beer and breweries. I started a Kegs & Legs feature to highlight new beers and breweries from around the area and have been to over 350 unique breweries – spread over [read more...]

Plan a Runcation for the 2018 Napa Valley Marathon (DISCOUNT CODE)

January 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Use code RUNOREGON10 for $10 off registration! When I think of the most ideal place to run a marathon, I think of wine country, of course. Here in Oregon we have a phenomenal wine country which I have happily ran through several times and in [read more...]

PDX -> DEN – Plan your 2018 Runcation!

December 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you read my race preview and recap of the Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon this past November, you obviously know that I was (obviously) thoroughly impressed with my runcation to Colorado to tackle the race with my brother and sister-in-law. [read more...]

Race Recap: 2017 Rock ‘N Roll Las Vegas

November 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Everything that happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas… except for the blisters and sore muscles from the Rock ‘n Roll Las Vegas Races. On November 12th thousands upon thousands of runners pinned on their race bibs, hit the oxygen and vitamin bars to [read more...]

A Run Oregon Runcation: 2017 Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon (Lone Tree, CO)

November 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

When I previewed the Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon in Lone Tree, Colorado last month, I didn’t make explicit mention that I was actually going to participate. That was mostly because I didn’t want to give away the secret that I [read more...]

Time for a Runcation? Check out the 2017 Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon (Lone Tree, CO)

October 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

When I think of states that love the outdoors, my mind always goes to the Pacific NW and the mountain states – like Colorado and Utah. I think it’s the fact that all of these states seem to have similar traits – easy and quick [read more...]

Making a Weekend of It: Run Oregon at the 2017 Under Armour Mountain Series (Copper Mountain, CO)

September 17, 2017 // 1 Comment

There was a time when the elite runners inspired me more than anyone in a race. I still find them to be amazing, but I’ve come to realize the truly dedicated runners who deserve the kudos are not the ones who finish the race first, but those who [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Under Armour Mountain Running Series (DISCOUNT CODE!)

June 10, 2017 // 5 Comments

Earlier this year, I got a new pair of trail shoes from Under Armour to review for the blog and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved the way they maneuvered the mud I trekked through after such a horrible Oregon winter. Under Armour has [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Car Wash 5k/ 10k coming to Oregon!

April 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

Roll up your windows and lock up your cars because you won’t be needing them for this fun 5k and 10k run. Instead of getting all sweaty while running and wanting to get your shower on immediately post-run, you won’t have to wait a second [read more...]