Race Preview: 2021 Gresham Lilac Run
There are so many experiences and relationships that have been damaged over the past year. Runners and walkers have been separated from their community, and many kids in our city [...]
Non-profit/Volunteer Race
Race Preview: 2021 Run with Grace (Medford)
Among the many things I learned in 2020 is that we all need more grace. Grace for others. And grace for ourselves. Run with Grade 5K is a memorial run [...]
Race Preview: 2020 Corvallis Turkey Trot (Virtual)
Running on Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful tradition for any family. Whether it is a mile, a 5K, or as far as possible from the dishes, getting outside is always [...]
Race Preview: 2020 Turkey Trot Eugene
Like every other day this fall, Thanksgiving will not be the same this year. Two things that are the same are the desire of families to gather together, and needs [...]
Race Recap: 2020 Race for Warmth (Vancouver)
For my first race of 2020, I was looking forward to something local and lower miles (in case the winter rain was pouring down). It turned out that Race for [...]
Race Preview: 2020 Wurst Run 5K & 10K (Mt. Angel)
There are several places on the Wurst Run 5K & 10K website where they warn runners: “don’t get lost.” Now I kind of want to find out how many of [...]
Race Preview: 2020 Micro Marathon (Lake Oswego)
The word “marathon” is pretty important in running. And it can be pretty overwhelming too. That’s what makes me love the idea of the Micro Marathon happening in Lake Oswego [...]
Race Preview: 2020 Y2K Run – Half Marathon & 10K (Forest Grove)
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 [...]
Race Preview: 2019 Jingle Bell Run (Portland)
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 [...]
Race Preview: 2019 FootZone’s I Like Pie Run/Walk (Bend)
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 [...]