Oregon Coast Running

Race Preview: 2019 Three Capes Relay (Cape Meares to Pacific City)

January 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Relays are fun and they come in many formats, from one day to two day, from short distance legs to long, from flat to moderately hilly to just plain insane elevation gain. Relays can be run solo or with as many as a dozen of your closest, sweatiest [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run, Love, Run (Newport)

December 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

A run, the beach, Valentine’s, and Rogue Brewery . . . What brings these things together? Run, Love, Run 30K and 15K. This Valentine’s Day themed race starts and finishes at Rogue Brewery in Newport. These trail runs will be on single [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Resolution Run and Polar Bear Plunge (Newport)

December 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Whether we’re ready or not, 2019 is fast approaching and if you’re anything like me, you’re scouring race websites, checking dates and distances, and filling up weekends with running adventures to get early bird pricing, lottery [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Bullard’s Run (Bandon)

November 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

A race on the Oregon Coast in January may sound wet and windy, but there is nothing better than feeling like a hardcore runner when you endure a crazy weather race. Or you could be pleasantly surprised by a beautiful winter day on the beach. Either [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Jingle Bell Jog 5k (Lincoln City)

November 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Holiday Race season is here! If you are looking for a fun race at the coast this year, the 2018 Jingle Bell Jog 5k Run/Walk is coming up on December 15th for it’s 6th year. The race takes place at the Lincoln City Community Center and is hosted by [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Mac’s Run 5K and 10K (Coos Bay)

November 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Mac’s Run 5K and 10K, hosted by the South Coast Running Club, will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 and will once again be a challenging and hilly course with awesome ocean views! The entire course is paved, so fortunately (or [read more...]

2018 Gorgeous Coast Relay Recap – Part 2

October 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

2018 Oregon Coast Turkey Trots: Newport Turkey Trot, NCRD Turkey Trot (Manzanita), Trukey Trot Fun Run (Coos Bay)

October 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

2018 Gorgeous Coast Relay Recap – Part 1

October 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Elks-Kings Trail 50k (Tillamook)

October 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

“Fast in the front, tough in the back.” I was running in front of another runner on the single-track trail of the 2018 Elk-Kings Trail Races and we were chatting about some of the strong runners out on the difficult course that day. Some of them [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Battle to the Pacific 5k/10k/Half Marathon (Hammond)

October 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Fort Stevens State Park is located on the coast near Astoria and has long been one of my favorite places to camp. The 2018 Battle to the Pacific 5k/10k/Half Marathon is being held there on November 4th and there is so much to explore while you are [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 DDLM Endurance Run (Newport)

September 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

Dia de Los Muertos is a celebration of life, and I can’t think of a better reason to run the 2018 DDLM Endurance Run in Newport on October 27th this year. This race has gotten a total makeover for 2018, as it’s no longer a 5k race as it was in [read more...]

2018 Gorgeous Coast Relay Preview: Get Your Team Together by Sept. 30 for Captain Meeting

September 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

by Guest Community Bloggers Michael Schrift and Marc Larson The training and preparation for the Gorgeous Coast Relay (our third relay of the year for this team) has been a little more haphazard than the other two we’ve run. Partly because the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Oregon Coast 50K and 30K

September 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

Long distance runners, check out the Oregon Coast 50K and 30K race coming up on October 13 and 14! While this year’s event is already sold out, it looks like an amazing course with great views that you probably want to get on your list for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Great Columbia Crossing (Astoria)

September 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

Post submitted by guest blogger, Robin Evans The Astoria-Megler Bridge is the longest continuous truss Bridge in North America. It is an amazing feat of engineering, both when seen from afar and while speeding down the road, traversing the Columbia [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Elk-King Trail Races (Tillamook)

September 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Get Excited! This year, Go Beyond Racing’s 2018 Elk-Kings Trail Races has a new distance option in addition to the 25k and the 50k. This year, there’s a Mountain Marathon (actually 27.5 miles) and it will be as challenging and scenic as the [read more...]

Hey Good Lookin’ – Run Oregon and Sunstone are going to be at the Gorgeous Relay!

September 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

We are excited to be given the opportunity to go and compete in our second one day relay. We have done many two day relays in fact we just completed CLR and were looking to take a break, but the thought of “getting the band back [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Twisted Pine Run (Newport)

September 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Twisted Pine Run will take place Saturday, September 15th in Newport. This half marathon and 5 miler races offer just about everything you are looking for in a race. With single track trails, flat paved roads, and a beach run, could you ask for [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 South Slough Scramble (Astoria)

September 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

The South Slough Scramble is one of two runs in the 2018 Lewis and Clark Trail Runs sponsored by the Lewis and Clark National Historic Park. Enjoy the beautiful forested trails near Seaside like many who came here before us – on foot! Run or [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Florence Half Marathon

September 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you have never been to Florence OR, here is a great reason to go. For those who have never been to Florence, I highly recommend taking a trip. Florence is a small city at the mouth of the Siuslaw River along the Oregon Coast. It is home to great [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Pelican Brewing Salmon Run (Tillamook)

September 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon has participated in a lot of brewery races this year. The next one on our docket is the Pelican Brewing Salmon Run in Tillamook, back for its second year. Most people are probably familiar with the iconic brewery right on the beach in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Newport Bay to Brews Half Marathon/10k/5k

August 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

Racing on the Oregon Coast is some of the BEST racing we are lucky enough to have so close to home, and even better when it’s a Run With Paula event. 2018’s Newport Bay to Brews Half Marathon/10k/5k is on September 29th this year, and you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Ole’s Assault (Astoria)

August 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

Attention runners: If you want to run the “legendary adventure” that is Ole’s Assault, this is your last chance! 2018 will be the final year in its current format. While, this event will continue, there will be many changes in [read more...]

Race preview: 2018 Prefontaine Memorial Run (Coos Bay)

August 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are a handful of Oregon races that every runner should run at least once, and the Prefontaine Memorial Run 10K in Coos Bay is near the top of the list! Named for legendary Oregon runner Steve Prefontaine, and taking place in his hometown on [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Race to the Bar (Astoria)

August 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s once again time to Race to the Bar! No, not that bar . . . but there will be post-race beer involved after you run along the beach (ahem. . . sandbar!) This annual evening race at Fort Stevens State Park is a fundraiser for the Lower [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Partnership: Oregon Brewery Running Series & Fort George Brewing (check out the race on August 18th)

August 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 400 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run club meeting locations, to beer miles and relays, running and the kegged [read more...]