Oregon Coast Running

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...]

Event Preview: 2018 Ultimook XC Races

August 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

One of the great traditions of middle school and high school cross-country is the early-season destination race with a special gimmick. The unique feature could be a handicapped start with staggered waves based on predicted finish times, or it could [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Sunset Bay Trail Runs (Coos Bay)

August 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

In a world full of expensive road races, choose a trail run at a shockingly great price! If you are at the Southern Coast on September 1st or looking for a good excuse to head that way, I suggest you check out the Sunset Bay Trail Runs. This event [read more...]

Race Recap: The Inaugural Ultramook 50K

July 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

I’m a self-described mountain person as opposed to a beach person. Give me forests, timberline, rock scrambles, and singletrack. Alpine lakes and waterfalls, pine needles, views worth the effort. That’s not to say I hate the beach – the ocean [read more...]

Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Fort George Brewing (Astoria)

July 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

This may be the least surprising news ever: many Portland runners like beer. The organizers of The Oregon Brewery Running Series are aware of this news and bring opportunities for these runners to combine two of their passions throughout the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Tillamook Bay Runs

July 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

With spectacular views, an all terrain course, the Tillamook Bay Run, is a runner’s dream. The Tilllamook Bay Run offers two different distances, a 5K and a 10K. Both distances earn runners a yummy post race snack and delicious beverage from [read more...]

Coastal Small Race Previews: Circle the Bay 30k (North Bend) & Pacific City Beach Challenge 5k/10k (Pacific City)

July 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Come to North Bend on August 11th for the 2018 Circle The Bay 30k brought to you by South Coast Running Club. You can split this up into a 3 person relay or tackle the whole distance yourself depending on what sort of race day you’re looking for. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Seaside Beach Run

July 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Living in the Portland Metro area has so many perks, including the proximity to trails in the Columbia Gorge, berries on Sauvie Island, and sandy beaches at the ocean. And if you are like me, then you don’t get to any of these beautiful places [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Manzanita Beach Run

July 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Destination Race Alert! If you are like me, I love to plan a trip around a race. There is nothing better than being on vacation, and running in a race. How does a picturesque course, sand between your toes, music and yummy post race snacks sound? [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Barrel to Keg Relay (Philomath)

June 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Relays are all the rage. Have you tried the Barrel to Keg Relay yet? If not, you should consider giving this one along the Oregon Coast a try on July 14th, 2018. This relay is a 69 mile run compromised of 14 legs. It will begin at the Harris [read more...]

Small races at the Oregon Goast! 2018 Neskowin 5k Runabout (Neskowin) & Ocean’s Edge 5K (Lincoln City)

June 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

Run along the oceans edge (literally) in Lincoln City on Sunday, July 7th. The annual Oceans Edge 5K fun run on the sand starts and ends at Kyllo’s restaurant and benefits the Lincoln City Parks and Recreation department. Furry friends are welcome [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Run on the River 10k (Astoria)

June 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sometimes I decide to run a race because it’s close to home and convenient, and sometimes I run a race for which I invite a friend from the East Coast, we book a hotel room and make it a super fun girls weekend on the Pacific Coast. The Run on [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Miss Oregon Crown Town 5K Fun Run (Warrenton)

June 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Miss Oregon Crown Town 5K Fun Run is a small fun run that is put on by the Miss Oregon Scholarship Program during Miss Oregon Week. This small town run will be held at Camp Rilea, an armed forces training center that sits between Highway 101 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Newport Celebration Run 5k/10k/Half Marathon

June 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Going to the coast for the 4th of July this year? Need a good excuse to head to Newport that week? The 2018 Newport Celebration Run could be it. You’ll get some awesome goodies with your registration for this race, not to mention you’ll [read more...]

FEATURED RACE Preview: Inaugural Ultramook 50K & 30K (Tillamook)

May 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are a lot of things to be excited about with the Ultramook race: it’s brand new this year, it’s a trail run, it’s an ultra, it’s in the ever-gorgeous coast range, it’s one of our featured races, and it’s [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Tillamook Family YMCA Milk Run (10k/5k/2 Mile)

May 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Everyone loves running at the coast and Tillamook offers a lot of charm as well as ice cream and cheese. If you’ve got nothing else on the calendar for Saturday, June 23rd, consider heading to the Tillamook YMCA for the 2018 Tillamook Family YMCA [read more...]