Washington Running

Race Preview: 2018 Oregon Brewery Running Series – 54° – 40′ Brewing 5K (Washougal)

September 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

After a successful spring and summer, the Oregon Brewery Running Series is now preparing for its fall runs with an event every Saturday in October (plus one in November). The second run in the fall series takes place at 54°- 40′ Brewing Co. [read more...]

Take a Hike: Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail

September 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

We all love Mt. Hood – how could you not? It is iconically Portland, a classic volcanic peak, “the mountain is out”-type goodness. However, it’s big sibling to the north, Mt. Rainier, offers some great adventure just a few [read more...]

Race Preview: Save the Bee 5K (Vancouver)

August 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Bees pollinate 1 out of every 3 bites of food you eat. Bees are in danger. Help GloryBee SAVE the BEE. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am not ready to give up a third of the food I eat. Especially if that food is after a tough [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Columbia River Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival and Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival

August 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

There’s a lot going on at the 2018 Columbia River Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival and the Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival and it’s coming up quickly on the weekend of August 17th. These events will support a few great [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Northwest Series – Eastern Oregon

August 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

OK, Northwest runners, here’s your chance to get in 6 races in 6 days or just run 1 or more – and choose from 4 distances. The Northwest Series is a 6 day series of races by Mainly Marathons is in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. This [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Twilight 5K (Vancouver)

July 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

First things first: the medal is just as gorgeous as I hoped when writing the preview for this race. The owl with a stained glass subset behind it was the absolutely perfect reward for being crazy enough to run in 80-degree weather (after completing [read more...]

Race Preview: Lyle’s Myles 5K Run/Walk (Vancouver, WA) – A super unique race!

June 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

With over 16,000 5K events happening each year across America, it is always fun to find a race that is tackling the distance in an unexpected way. In the case of Lyle’s Myles 5K Run/Walk this July, the only way to win is to lose. Lyle Smith is a [read more...]

Run Oregon recaps the 2018 Hood To Coast Washington

June 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

People say runners are crazy, and that’s never more evident than when you find yourself running a relay. The Hood To Coast Relays are certainly no exception to this rule, especially because the courses are always challenging and they start so [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Twilight Half Marathon + 5k/10k (Vancouver, WA)

June 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Post-race surveys often include a question asking reasons that you select a race, like location, course, cost, timing, etc. For the Twilight Half Marathon this July I already know my answer: the medal! The stained glass medal, complete with an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Burnt Creek Marathon and Half (Vancouver, WA)

June 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 4th of July weekend is chock full of races of all distances. The notorious combo is the Firecracker 4 (or 5, depending on the length of the weekend). This is a daily series of marathons or halfs for the serious to tackle. This year there are 5, [read more...]