Portland Metro Running

Small Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running 5K Series at Migration Brewing in NE Portland

April 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

On May 11th, 2019, come join The Oregon Brewery Running Series back for the fourth year in a row at Migration Brewing, held in NE Portland. The race will have a start line and finish line at Migration Brewing. Participants will run a 5K (ish) [read more...]

Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series at Grixsen Brewing

April 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

On May 4, the Oregon Brewery Running Series will celebrate living in such a cool place with a 5k starting and finishing at Grixsen Brewing at 1001 SE Division Street in Portland. If you’ve never participated in an Oregon Brewery Running [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Doggie Dash (Portland)

April 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

If a dog is man’s best friend, then it’s important to find ways to show some love back to these loyal pups. The 2019 Doggie Dash on Sunday, May 5th is that way. Not only can you get out for 1.5 or 2.5 miles with dogs from around the city, but [read more...]

Ask the Expert: What to expect at the Hop Hop Half

April 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re a regular Run Oregon reader, you probably know that we love shopping local, especially supporting our local running stores. We count on them for putting on amazing races, carrying great gear, but most importantly, guidance on [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Portland Shamrock Run 15k

April 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Sunday, March 17, 2019 was my fifth time racing Shamrock 15k out of the 41 years that this event has been happening. I always love to run the 15k, as it’s a nice challenge in the hills of Portland that never leaves me disappointed. My husband [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids’ Run (Portland)

April 7, 2019 // 2 Comments

After starting with a series of smaller neighborhood races in Portland parks, Terrapin Events became a major player on the Portland race scene with two downtown events that nicely bookended the annual racing season: Cinco de Mayo in the spring and [read more...]

Race preview: Portland Parks 5K Series (Race #1 Fernhill Park)

April 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 8th Annual Portland Parks 5K Series kicks off on April 28th at Fernhill Park in NE Portland with the first of seven events at parks throughout the city. “Portland Parks & Recreation’s 8th Annual 5K Fun Run Series are family-friendly [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hosford Husky Hustle 5K (Portland)

April 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

In honor of those “You know you’re a redneck if…” jokes, I present, “You know it’s a Portland run if these are in the FAQs”: Weather: We will plan on a beautiful, sunny day – but this is P-Town and we are unafraid of RAIN, so [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Shamrock Run 5k

March 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

In the twelve years that I have lived in Portland, I have run the Portland Shamrock Run more often than not, and 2019 stands out to me with the best weather I could possibly imagine! I had convinced my husband and sons to join me at the Shamrock Run [read more...]

Therapeutic Associates PDX Run Series: Free Group Runs with Cool Swag

March 25, 2019 // 1 Comment

Therapeutic Associates is a name most Portland-area runners are familiar with. They are a regular sponsor of a variety of running events, providing support in the form of promotion, pre-race taping, and post-race massages, among other things. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Rip City Race for the Roses (Portland)

March 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

Rip City Race for the Roses holds a very special place in my runner’s heart because it’s the event that after a year of encouragement, support, and a few bribes, I talked my mother into completing with me. It was her very first 5K race. And [read more...]

TrackTown Youth League 2019 Schedule; First Meet is April 12 in North Portland

March 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

Do you know any runners that are between the ages of 7 and 14? Be sure to send them (well, their parents or guardians) this information on TrackTown Youth League: a series of FREE track meets that will culimate in a state-wide meet. There are 16 of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hop Hop Half + 10K/5K (Portland)

March 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

The time has come for us to start putting away the merino bottoms and running gloves and pulling out our favorite running tees and shorts: SPRING is finally here and so is a Portland favorite, spring / Easter-themed race: the Hop Hop Half hosted by [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Portland Shamrock Run (Half Marathon)

March 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you heard of this little event called the Portland Shamrock Run? If you live anywhere near Portland, you’d be living under a rock if you hadn’t, as it’s the largest running and walking event in Oregon and the 3rd largest in the Western [read more...]

Race Recap: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Von Ebert Brewing (3.16.19)

March 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

What a difference a month makes. The kickoff to the 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series event was supposed to have happened in early February at Von Ebert Brewing in The Pearl. However, as we all know, the Snowpocalypse arrived and the race needed to [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 SW Hope 5K (Portland)

March 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

For those who love to race for a good cause, the SW Hope 5K is a great one to sign up for. Held on April 6th, 2019, at Gabriel Park in SW Portland. Racers can run, walk or even stroll through this family friendly 5K. Come join other racers in the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Spring Classic Duathlon & Home Depot Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

March 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Spring Classic Duathlon & Home Depot Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is fast approaching, taking place on April 14, 2019. The multi-sport event, put on by Why Racing Events, will be a great opportunity for athletes to either cap off their [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Tabor Challenge 5k

March 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Honoring the memory of LTJG Thomas Cameron, The Tabor Challenge 5k is back for its fifth year, taking place on April 9, 2019. Proceeds from this annual race fund scholarships for exemplary seniors at Grover Cleveland High School who achieve [read more...]

Your last chance to run the Fremont Bridge at the 2019 Bridge to Brews (Portland)

March 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

With change comes opportunity. Opportunity to try something new, and (if you’re lucky) to appreciate what you have before its gone. The folks behind Terrapin Events are making sure that participants have the chance to celebrate one last time [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Shamrock Run (Portland)

February 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite runs over the last five years has been the Shamrock 15k! Although, I’ve only run Shamrock five times, this will be their 41st year! It’s challenging, and fun! Each year I’ve run it, I’ve tried to run it [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Laurelwood Brewing

February 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Some of my favorite “fun run” events are put on by Oregon Brewery Running Series. For a variety of reasons, the atmosphere, the giveaways, free craft beer, the people, you get the idea. Taking some time off from running, due to an [read more...]

Kicking off ‘Gorgeous Week’ with a preview of the Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay (5.18.19)

February 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series – StormBreaker Brewing 5k Fun Run

February 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series is in full swing for 2019 and there’s a fun one coming up on March 2nd at StormBreaker Brewing at the new St. John’s location in Portland. The 2019 StormBreaker 5k Fun Run follows the same format as all the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Shamrock Run Portland

February 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Every year since 2005, I’ve been roped into the Shamrock Run at Waterfront Park by someone or something. I don’t usually do the same races over and over again, especially with the growing list of options available, but this is the only race I [read more...]

Twilight on the Track: A Run Oregon preview of the 3rd Annual Teddy Twilight at Roosevelt HS

January 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 3rd Annual Teddy Twilight track meet is scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at Roosevelt High School in North Portland. No, the meet is not named after a Sinatra-like crooner or a boxer from the 1930s; the name “Teddy Twilight” refers to [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series – Von Ebert Brewing in downtown Portland

January 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

2019 is upon us and the Oregon Brewery Running Series will begin the year by kicking off their season at Von Ebert Brewing in the Pearl District on February 9th, 2019. Combining running, with beer, these run events will definitely please any [read more...]