Portland Metro Running

Gone Rogue and Back Run/Walk Challenge – an August Series from Run With Paula

August 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run With Paula is back with another unique virtual race series that just kicked off on August 3. It’s a series of four races, each of which are to be run within their designated week, and involve two of my favorite things: running and Rogue [read more...]

Portland Bridge Loop Challenge Going on Now!

June 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run with Paula has organized a series of virtual races of varying distances making use of Portland’s popular bridge-loop running routes. The Portland Bridge Loop Series races have set courses to be run on your own time, with a week for each [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 Virtual Spring Classic Half Marathon

June 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

Pre-pandemic, I had a plan to complete my second ultra-marathon in Spring 2020. With all of the training miles needed, I tried to line up a few races to provide some inspiration and shiny medals. The Spring Classic Half Marathon was a perfect fit [read more...]

Missing racing? Don’t forget about the virtual Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

April 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

Why Racing Events has been highlighted across the country for proving that “You can cancel the race but you can’t cancel the runners”! Going virtual may not sound very appealing but consider that it will give you something positive to focus [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Hop Hop Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K (Portland)

March 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Hoppy Earth Day Brewfest (McMinnville)

March 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** On April [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 OBS 5k at Baerlic Barley Pod

March 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

In my travels, I have been to 555 unique breweries across the country and there are now only a handful in Oregon I haven’t been to. However, while I have been to Baerlic Brewing before, their new-ish Barley Pod location was one that has eluded me, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2020 SW Hope 5K (Portland)

March 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** SW Hope [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series at Von Ebert Brewing

March 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** It’s [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 Chocolalathon

February 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

The second Uberthons race of the year was the Chocolatathon, which was exactly what it sounds like: a chocolate-themed race. Race day was February 15, a day after Valentine’s Day, which may explain the color scheme of the bib and [read more...]

Eugene Race Previews: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series at Ninkasi and 2020 Great Green Run ‘n Relay

February 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** Oregon [read more...]

Kicking off the 2020 Brewery Running Series at Level Beer

February 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

I love Oregon Brewery Running Series events. I have been to a handful over the years and it’s always a pleasant surprised just how fun, entertaining, and well-put together an untimed 5k can be. However, as a Salem-based runner with three kids [read more...]

Race Preview: Portland Shamrock Run 2020

February 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you’re ever feeling lonely and want a break from the usual Portland running routes, join 25,000 of your closest friends at the 42nd Annual Shamrock Run on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Wear a costume or your favorite green running [read more...]

Teddy Twilight Meet on March 7 Promises Swift Competition & Excitement for Spectators

February 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you love the excitement of a track meet, or have kids that want to race in high school or college, definitely make plans to attend the Teddy Twilight on Saturday, March 7. The Teddy Twilight track meet, organized by local runner Jake Stout, is [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Baerlic Brewing (Portland)

February 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Oregon Brewery Running Series returns to Baerlic Beergarden and Food Pod in NE Portland for their run on March 7th, 2020. This Baerlic Brewing location offers a tap room surrounded by some of the best and varied food carts. From this location, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Vagabond Brewing (PDX)

January 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

The third event in the 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series takes place at Vagabond Brewing in SE Portland on Saturday, February 29. This untimed fun run starts and ends at the brewery, and it is supportive of runners and walkers of all ages and [read more...]

Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Level Beer (PDX)

January 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

Sure running a 5k is fun, but what about running a 5k and then having it immediately followed up with live music, great food, and refreshing craft brews? The Oregon Brewery Running Series kicks off their 2020 season Saturday, February 15, 2020 at [read more...]

Miles in Chiles Track Series Returns February 3

January 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Running a track race is very different from a road race, and can be a lot of fun. Miles in Chiles is a rare indoor track series that takes place each winter at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center, and as fun to spectate as they are to [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series 2020 Kickoff and Brewfest at the RunPub on 1/18

January 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series has been around the Portland area for several years now, and on Saturday, January 18th, they are kicking off the 2020 season with a party and brewfest at Portland Running Company’s newest store: The Run Pub on [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Holiday Half 5K (PDX)

December 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you think of a signature Portland road race, several come mind and among them, the Holiday Half! Always held in early December, come rain or shine, and Foot Traffic continues to do a stellar job at race management year after year. This event, [read more...]

Free Group Run @ PRC’s Run Pub on New Year’s Day

December 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re in town on January 1, come run and walk with us at Portland Running Company’s new location at 2258 NW Raleigh St – the Run Pub! The run will start at 11a and go for however long you want to run, and then you can hang out [read more...]

Race Recap: Portland Running Co. Winter 5K Race Series – Race #1

December 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are like me, finding motivation to run this time of year can be very difficult. There is something about the weather, that makes me want to just stay inside. That is why I signed up for the first race in the 2019-2020 Portland Running Co [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Foot Traffic Holiday Half (PDX)

December 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Shuttle buses at races are fine and all, but when it’s cold outside, I always dread them. Inevitably there’s always a wait before or after a race when you’re freezing, and it takes forever to warm up. Two years ago, this was the case when I [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Daimler Holiday Half/10 Miler/10k/5k (PDX)

November 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’ve never heard of Freddi the Yeti, you’ve probably never done the Holiday Half in Portland. He’s a celebrity here in the running community, as he helps provide some motivation to run in the winter months. There aren’t really a ton of [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Baerlic Brewing (Portland)

November 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

To close out the 2019 season, the Oregon Brewery Running Series held its finale 5k at Baerlic Brewing in NE Portland. As is always the case with OBRS races, the event was well organized, welcoming to runners of all paces, and above all fun for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Turkeythons (3 locations!)

November 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is coming up — what are you going to do in the morning? Football doesn’t start until 10 a.m. (if you’re into watching), and food prep can wait until late morning/early afternoon. You might as well do a turkey trot; [read more...]