Run Oregon Features

Races on our Radar #29

July 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! First, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Iron 44 & Wildland Firefighters Association Tribute Run

July 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

I think we can all agree that firefighters do amazing things every day. I can’t think of a better reason to run than to generate money for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation, which helps injured and deceased firefighters as well as their [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Reading: Every. Single. Day: Unstoppable Wisdom From a Year of Running.

July 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

A running streak isn’t anything new, but Every. Single. Day: Unstoppable Wisdom From a Year of Running is the first book I’ve read journaling the 365 day experience. The author, Julie van Amerongen, is someone many of us could relate [read more...]

Strava Segment of the Week: Fairview Creek Headwaters – South

July 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

This week’s segment is on a trail that you may not know about if you don’t live on the East Side. The Fairview Creek Headwaters – South segment starts at NW Division Street in Gresham (hey, it’s on the NW side of Gresham) and [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Gourmet on the go with the Food Flask by Hydro Flask

July 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

We have reviewed a variety of Hydro Flask items over the past few years (from water bottles, to growlers, to tumblers). Even though they have gone worldwide, we will always be proud with their beginnings right here in our great state. We were [read more...]

Races on our Radar #28

July 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

Make a Day of It: Running in and around Ilwaco and Staying at the SALT Hotel & Pub

July 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some great [read more...]

Run Oregon Tunes: Run Oregon’s top tracks of June 2017

July 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

June 2017 had five Fridays – which means five weeks of new releases. My playlist is a little longer as a result and featuresa cross-section of indie pop/rock, as well as some hip hop and EDM music from megastars like Calving Harris and Bog [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Our Favorite Summer Salads

July 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

With all the heat we have been experiencing lately, the last thing many of us want to do is turn on the oven oven or fire up the grill; It’s just too dang hot! Cooling off with a refreshing and nutrient packed salad is my favorite go-to meal [read more...]

Strava Segment of the Week: Birch Street from Dhalias to Territorial in Canby

July 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Canby! You might think, what’s in Canby? (Unless you live there, then you know.) The Canby Dahlia Run, of course! The run is on Saturday, August 26 this year, and you can sign up for the half marathon for $55 or the 10k for $45 here. That race [read more...]