Small Race preview – Run Oregon

Race Preview: 2020 Columbia Gorge Running Club Turkey Trot

November 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

Columbia Gorge Running Club is hosting it’s 15th annual Turkey Trot. It will be held on November 26th, with an 8 am to 10 am start, at the Skamania Country Fairgrounds. It will be a “Do it Yourself” 5K, 3.1 mile race. With a [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2020 SW Hope 5K (Portland)

March 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** SW Hope [read more...]

Oregon Coast Previews (March 28, 2020): Pelican Brewing Salmon Run (Tillamook) and Run Fool (Newport)

February 26, 2020 // 1 Comment

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** The [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Race Preview: 2019 Scary Run (Washougal, WA)

October 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

It is that time of year, spooky decorations, Halloween costumes and candy galore! A favorite time of year for many, myself included. This is the perfect time of year to sign up for some spooky holiday themed races. One of my favorite Halloween [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Dorris Ranch Dirt Dash 3k (Springfield)

October 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

A fun family-friendly event is coming up soon at the Dorris Ranch in Springfield. The Willamalane Parks and Recreation District will be bringing the annual 2019 Dorris Ranch Dirt Dash back on Sunday, October 20. Entry for this race is only $9 if you [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Steps to Safety 5k (Salem)

September 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

I can’t think of a better reason to run than for a good cause. Every year the Center for Hope & Safety (CHS) puts on Steps to Safety, an event meant to increase awareness around domestic violence while also raising money for CHS. CHS [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Vancouver Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k Fun Run /Walk

September 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

The United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) is a wonderful non-profit organization that supports and advocates for people who’s had or will have ostomy surgery. All proceeds from the 2019 Ostomy 5k Fun Run/Walk will benefit the UOAA and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 The Food Run 5K and Half (Weston)

September 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

Weston, OR is a small town over near Pendleton but they’re doing a big thing on Saturday, September 21st! They will be hosting The Food Run, a 5K run/walk and half marathon to benefit the Weston Food Pantry. Both distances with start [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk (Dallas)

September 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run / Walk in Dallas OR will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 9:00 AM. This event benefits the backpack and school supply giveaway for kids in Polk County. The course will start and finish at the Dallas [read more...]

Small Mid Valley Races Preview: 2019 Run For Hope and Health (Salem) & Sublimity Harvest Festival Fun Run

August 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Run for Hope and Health 5k/10k Run/2 Mile Walk will be held on Saturday, September 7th this year. This event benefits Salem Free Clinics, which provides healthcare to those who cannot afford it. The cost of the 5k and 10k run is only $35. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: It’s my Ability 5k (Boring)

August 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

On Saturday September 7th, 2019 come join fellow runners for the 7th annual It’s My Ability 5K. This amazing race is a fundraiser, where 100% of the race sponsorship go directly to Camp Odakoda, a youth camp for Autism and Asperger’s [read more...]