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Small Race Preview: 2019 SW Hope 5K (Portland)

March 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

For those who love to race for a good cause, the SW Hope 5K is a great one to sign up for. Held on April 6th, 2019, at Gabriel Park in SW Portland. Racers can run, walk or even stroll through this family friendly 5K. Come join other racers in the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Dragon Run (Dallas)

March 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Dragon Run 2019 is in it’s 12th year, raising funds for Dallas Education Foundation. This family fun event is a big hit in the city of Dallas, drawing runners/walkers of all ages. This was my son’s very first 5k a few years back. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Stoller 5k Vineyard Run & Walk (Dayton)

March 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Stoller 5k Vineyard Run & Walk will take place April 6, 2019 at the Stoller Family Estate in Dayton, Oregon. Participants will get the opportunity to race along varied surfaces that meander around the Estate, with beautiful views of the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Tabor Challenge 5k

March 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Honoring the memory of LTJG Thomas Cameron, The Tabor Challenge 5k is back for its fifth year, taking place on April 9, 2019. Proceeds from this annual race fund scholarships for exemplary seniors at Grover Cleveland High School who achieve [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Embrace The Ruck 4 Miler (Lebanon)

February 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

The slogan for the 2019 Embrace the Ruck race is “If it Ain’t Raining It Ain’t Real Training.” If you want a unique twist on Adventure Running, this 4-Mile circuit in Lebanon might be what you need. All the proceeds will be split between the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Rogue River Rampage (Gold Beach)

February 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Not only can you enjoy the beauty of the Rogue River south bank on Saturday March 16th for the 2019 Rogue River Rampage, but it’s an obstacle run as well with plenty of mud and fun for everyone! The 4 mile course, which takes place in Huntley [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run for the Shamrock (Eugene)

February 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

March is such a festive time of year, whether you are Irish or not. With fun events the whole weekend of March 17th, it can be hard to choose what to do! Luckily, Run For The Shamrock in Eugene, takes place on March 9th, 2019. This is the perfect [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run with Grace 5K (Medford)

December 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

On the outside, Grace Holt was happy, kind and involved in so many of her passions, like running, summer camp and her animals. On the inside however, she was sad. The depth of her depression wasn’t fully understood by her family, friends and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 CORK Hot Chocolate Runs – November through February (Bend)

December 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK) puts on a winter time fun running series called Hot Chocolate Runs. On the second Sunday of each month, November through February, come join running enthusiasts on a 5 or 7 mile, low key group run. This is great [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Bullard’s Run (Bandon)

November 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

A race on the Oregon Coast in January may sound wet and windy, but there is nothing better than feeling like a hardcore runner when you endure a crazy weather race. Or you could be pleasantly surprised by a beautiful winter day on the beach. Either [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Longest Night Mile (Phoenix, OR)

November 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

Get ready to join the Southern Oregon Runners to test your mile time at Longest Night Mile in Phoenix. This Wednesday evening mile run will start in heats based on your mile time at the Phoenix High School track. With 4 heats, the first and fastest [read more...]

Race Preview: FREE Third Annual West Linn Turkey Trot

November 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

In 2015, 87 people showed up for the inaugural West Linn Turkey Trot 3 Mile. No race entry was collected, but participants were asked to bring non-perishable food donations for the West Linn Food Pantry. Last year, 504 folks showed up and 1,600 [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Jingle Bell Run (Bend)

November 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

‘Tis the season, for fun holiday cheer and festive holiday themed running events. Come join in the longest running holiday themed 5K race series around. The Jingle Bell Run is a family friendly event put on by the Arthritis Foundation. It is a [read more...]

Turkey Trot Race Previews: 2018 Great Turkey Fumble (Portland & Newberg) & The Turkey Trot Fun Run (Mosier)

October 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are 2 things that people often associate Thanksgiving with .. Food and football. If you’re a runner, there might be a 3rd tradition, and that’s a morning Turkey Trot before you enjoy those other 2 things. The 2018 Great Turkey Fumble [read more...]

2018 Oregon Coast Turkey Trots: Newport Turkey Trot, NCRD Turkey Trot (Manzanita), Trukey Trot Fun Run (Coos Bay)

October 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Calling all Turkey Trotters…The Oregon Coast will be a fun destination for some great Turkey Trot races. This time of year, is such a great time to get out, enjoy the scenery and run off those calories from Thanksgiving. The Oregon Coast has [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Sandy River Trail 5k/10k (Sandy)

October 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

The third annual Sandy River Run 5k/10k takes place on Saturday, November 24, at 9am. This all-trail run starts and ends at Sandy River Trailhead (at the end of Marcy St) and will take you on single and double track trails throughout the park, all [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Friendsgiving Half Marathon, 10K, 5K (Springfield)

October 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving, what a wonderful holiday surrounded by friends, family and food, why not add another “f” to the list and sign up for the Friendsgiving race will feature a Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. Burn off those calories with this [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2018 Trick or Trot 5K and 2018 Monster Mash (Eugene)

October 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for a looking for a fun, family friendly, Halloween themed run, look no further than Eugene. With two different races during the weekend of October 27th and October 28th. Both races will be timed by Eclectic Edge Racing. Sign up [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Battle to the Pacific 5k/10k/Half Marathon (Hammond)

October 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Fort Stevens State Park is located on the coast near Astoria and has long been one of my favorite places to camp. The 2018 Battle to the Pacific 5k/10k/Half Marathon is being held there on November 4th and there is so much to explore while you are [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Pioneer Run 5k/9 Miler (Phoenix)

October 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Support the Phoenix High School Track Team on Saturday, November 10th for the 2018 Pioneer Run in Phoenix, OR. This Southern Oregon Runners race will be a great family-friendly event, as the kids get their own run at 8:30AM. There’s a 9 miler at [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Run with the Duck 5K (Eugene)

October 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing, the 2018 Run with the Duck 5K will be held on Sunday, November 4th at Riverfront Park in Eugene. The event is free to University of Oregon students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and $15 for community members. The [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 DDLM Endurance Run (Newport)

September 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

Dia de Los Muertos is a celebration of life, and I can’t think of a better reason to run the 2018 DDLM Endurance Run in Newport on October 27th this year. This race has gotten a total makeover for 2018, as it’s no longer a 5k race as it was in [read more...]

Eastern Oregon Small Race Previews: 2018 EOU Homecoming Fun Run (La Grande) &Haunted Fun Run 5K (Ontario)

September 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Fall conjures up images of back to school, quickly followed by Halloween fun. This October there are a couple of fun runs in Eastern Oregon that promise that fall feeling: the EOU Homecoming Fun Run and the Haunted Fun Run. The EOU Homecoming Fun [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Glow Run 5k (Dallas)

September 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

There’s something special about a smaller town race! Dallas, OR is a great town for runners with a beautiful city park, lovely river trail and inviting downtown! As I drive to and from work each day, I almost always see someone out [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Barlow Zombie 5k (Gresham)

September 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

Halloween will be here before we know it, so you know what that means .. Zombie runs! The 2018 Barlow Zombie 5k is in Gresham on the evening of October 20th, and it’s going to be a fun one. This race is a trail race through open fields and forest [read more...]

Small Race Previews: Three Salem races at the end of September

September 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a race to run on the last weekend of September, you are in luck! There are three different races in Salem to choose from, all of which support good causes. The 7th Annual Mad Hatter Dash starts at 9am on Saturday, [read more...]