I am all about one day relays, so I’m excited to be able to run in the Three Capes Relay on February 23rd. This coastal run is from Cape Meares to Pacific City and is a marathon distance. You can run this solo if you’re ready for a marathon, or make it a half marathon and grab a partner to run with, or enjoy the camaraderie of a team and run with a group of…
Not only can you enjoy the beauty of the Rogue River south bank on Saturday March 16th for the 2019 Rogue River Rampage, but it’s an obstacle run as well with plenty of mud and fun for everyone! The 4 mile course, which takes place in Huntley Park’s Rogue River Walk trail in Gold Beach, has a bunch of obstacles for you to embrace, including walls to scale, a belly crawl culvert, and a rope…
Welcome to Gorgeous Week! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you Gorgeous Runners during the most appropriate week of all…that’s right Valentine’s Day is coming! We will be featuring one of our 2019 Gorgeous Series events each day this week. We hope you read something that sounds interesting, and that you decide to join us for one, or all, of our One Day, One Van, One Gorgeous Series events! For…
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Words from a famous book that English teachers require, and that can often reflect the joy and pain of running. For this hilly run by the South Coast Running Club, you might be having lots of best and worst times while going up and down all those hills. Run of Two Cities was the club’s original race and apparently a favorite for Pre…
There are all different types of races for various lengths, catering to runners of all abilities and preferences. Personally, I find the greatest enjoyment in a half marathon off the beaten path, enjoying nature while moving along in a low gear enjoying the freedom of movement. The Lincoln City half on March 3rd is one of my favorites since I first discovered it a few years ago and it has claimed a perennial spot on…
Based on the course photos alone, The Florence Half Marathon looks like a fantastic experience. The combination of city streets, riverside roads, and park paths couldn’t be more inviting. The setting and views should evoke serenity and keep your mind off the efforts of the 13.1 miles. Presented by Pink Buffalo Racing, The Florence Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, March 16th, and starts and finishes at Miller Park in Florence. The fully paved out-and-back…
Maybe it’s because I’m an Oregonian, but I’ve always found the Oregon coast to be magical in a way unlike anywhere else. As a runner, some of my most memorable runs have taken place on the coast, and I feel so lucky to have had those experiences. If you want your own memorable race, the 2019 Race to the Cape in Tillamook shouldn’t disappoint. After all, a place called Cape Lookout can’t be anything but…
The 2018 Gorgeous Coast Relay was run on October 6 starting in Astoria. The Run Oregon team was made up of a group of friends who has done a number of relays together, but never a one-day relay. Read about their thoughts on Legs 1-6 here, and below for the final six legs. Leg 7 – 5.31 miles – Warrenton – (Sachleen) My second leg, leg 7, was a bit longer at 5.3 miles with a…
Calling all Turkey Trotters…The Oregon Coast will be a fun destination for some great Turkey Trot races. This time of year, is such a great time to get out, enjoy the scenery and run off those calories from Thanksgiving. The Oregon Coast has some great options for running this time of year. The Newport Turkey Trot, The NCRD Turkey Trot Canned Food Drive in Manzanita, and The Turkey Trot Fun Run in Coos Bay. All…
They sure got the name right, this was definitely a gorgeous relay. We were lucky to have great cool weather in the morning and a clear and sunny afternoon. I had the unique experience of starting off our team as Runner 1. Our team was made up of a veteran Run Oregon relay team from the Sunstone Running Club. Found Kelly Barten regularly runs with Sunstone and has convinced them to write for the blog…
