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Run Oregon Road Trip to South Seattle and Hotel Interurban

December 4, 2019 // 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 new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [read more...]

2019 Races on the Radar: December 3

December 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Newport Resolution Run & Polar Bear Plunge Half Marathon/10k/5k

December 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

What better way to start off a new year than to take an icy plunge into the Pacific Ocean? Ardor Adventures will give you that chance on January 4th, as the 8th Annual Newport Resolution Run & Polar Bear Plunge Half Marathon/10k/5k in Newport [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Roli Roti Bone Broth

November 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

Roli Roti was founded by Thomas Odermatt, a third-generation master butcher from Switzerland. in 2000, Odermatt moved to the United States and soon after started his own food truck. In 2015 he created his organic Butcher’s Bone Broth which [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Y2K Run – Half Marathon & 10K (Forest Grove)

November 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Every January brings with it the promises of a new year, with new potential, new chances, and new races to try. Y2K Run is the first Oregon Road Runners Club race of the year. And a great first chance for you to get out into the countryside [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mac’s Run 5k/10k (Coos Bay)

November 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

E.P. “Mac” McKean-Smith was known to the Coquille area as a runner who ran into his 80’s. He was well known, so much that the South Coast Running Club named a race after him. The 2019 Mac’s Run 5k/10k will occur this year on December 14th, [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #44: November 19

November 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week Revisited: A review of Traü Athletic Underwear (Campaign ends December 3rd!)

November 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, we highlighted a Kickstarter campaign for Traü Athletic Underwear, a multi-functional undergarment perfect for running, hitting the gym, hiking, or any other outdoor activity. Here is a description about their underwear via their [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Vernonia Ugly Sweater Run

November 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

The holiday season in November and December has so many opportunities to get together and celebrate with loved ones. It also can be an expensive time of year with a dinner out costing more than a week’s groceries. So instead of sitting around a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Jingle Bell Run (Portland)

November 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

When thinking about signing up for a December race, it is hard to imagine getting all bundled up to run hard in the frosty weather. On the other hand, it is fun to picture getting all decked out to “strut your stuff in your favorite holiday [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #43: November 5

November 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip at the beautifully renovated Wall Street Suites in Bend

November 1, 2019 // 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 [read more...]

Make a Night of It with Matt & Kim at the Crystal Ballroom (November 1st)

October 31, 2019 // 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 new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #41-42: October 29

October 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 FootZone’s I Like Pie Run/Walk (Bend)

October 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

I really appreciate when a race knows what the people want. That’s why I appreciate the folks behind I Like Pie Run/Walk in Bend. Because yes, after a 5K or a 1.5 mile run/walk, I would like some pie. Thank you. Both distances are untimed and very [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: REXY Performance Balance Socks (Campaign ends 11/6)

October 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

Details: Product: REXY: Performance Balance Socks Location: San Francisco, CA Funding Status: ~$16,200 of $10,000 (WILL BE FUNDED) End Date: November 6, 2019 Pledge for: $68 for 4 pairs Delivery Expectations: December 2019 Runners know that without [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: When to Hold and When to Fold

October 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

For a highly competitive personality, dropping out of a race is a tough call to make, even in the face of an injury negatively affecting performance. Feeling the race number pinned to my shirt and knowing there is a clock ticking creates a fierce [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Pumpkin Blueberry Muffins (guilt-free)

October 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

I am obsessed with muffins, it’s no secret! Because of this obsession, and the fact that I do try and live a healthy lifestyle, I often play with my standard “guilt free” muffin recipe to come up with new flavors. Check out [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Traü Athletic Underwear (Campaign ends 12/3)

October 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Details: Product: Traü Athletic Underwear Location: San Francisco, CA Funding Status: ~$12,000 of $30,000 End Date: December 3, 2019 Pledge for: ~$28+ Delivery Expectations: February 2020 I know it’s weird, but I am always on the prowl for [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Chasin’ Freshies & Jubelale from Deschutes Brewing

October 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 540 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...]

2019 Races on our Radar #40: October 15

October 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run2Music 5K (Beaverton)

October 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Once a band nerd, always a band nerd. And as a tuba player, I was a MAJOR band nerd. Which is why I excited to share about this upcoming event that brings together my inner band nerd with my outer runner (plus some feel good help out the kids to [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Skratch Labs

October 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love the play on words with Skratch Labs, a company that strives to keep their items as close to scratch as possible with no preservatives, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorings or flavoring agents. I’ve seen their logo for years [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #39: October 8

October 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Portland Parks and Recreation 5K Series – Delta Park on Oct 13

October 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

The October race in the Portland Parks & Recreation’s 5k Series is coming up fast on Sunday, October 13th in North Portland’s Delta Park. The races in this awesome series are a great deal (only $10 for an adult registration!) and are set up [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: The Origin Headlamp by Eukarya (Campaign ends this Thursday)

October 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s official – Fall and dark running is officially upon us. I have refused to believe it is so, but alas I can no longer hide myself from it. This change means that me, and all runners, need to up their visibility game in their apparel [read more...]