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Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: 2019 Polk County Back to School Dash (Dallas) and Run for the Climate (Salem)

July 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Polk Country Back to School Dash 5k in Dallas OR will benefit Dallas Family Night Out/backpack drive. It’s a great family friendly event coming early August. This 5k will start and end at the Dallas United Methodist Church. Runners and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Race to Save the Harvest (Salem)

June 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s the time of year we start thinking about fresh fruits and vegetables from our gardens, farmers’ markets, and produce stands. But, as things ripen, often produce goes to waste – for a variety of reasons. Race to Save the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Tilikum Trail Run & Family Fun Day (Newberg)

June 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a family friendly race on the 4th of July, then you should definitely consider the Tilikum Trail Run and Family Fun Day. This annual event includes an adult 5k and 1 mile run and a youth 5k and a 1 mile fun run/walk. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Todd Beamer Run (Madras)

June 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

On July 4th, 2019 come join fellow runners and walkers for the annual Todd Beamer Run. The event takes place at Sahalee Park, in Madras OR and offers a 10K run, 5K run, 6 mile walk, and 2 mile walk. This is the perfect event for the entire family. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Tillamook Milk Run 10k/5k/2-mile

June 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

As a parent of young children, it’s always nice when races come complete with other events. The 2019 Tillamook Milk Run is on the same day as the Dairy Parade and Rodeo, offering a fun day for the whole family – runners or not There are [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Reason to Run (West Linn) FREE & THIS WEEKEND!

May 28, 2019 // 1 Comment

Calling all runners! On June 1st, 2019 join fellow runners in the first annual Reason to Run. This race will take place in West Linn, and start at 9:30am. The course will take place at Willamette Park, it will go along the Willamette river and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Eugene Father’s Day 10K and 5K Run-Walk

May 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

We love races hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing and their annual Father’s Day 10K & 5K Run/Walk is coming up in just a few short weeks! Come celebrate your Dad by running with or for him at this event, then stick around for the post-race [read more...]

Small Race Preview: OR Brewery Running Series – Public Coast Brewery (Cannon Beach) THIS WEEKEND!

May 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series puts on some amazing running events. For those who have never participated in a Oregon Brewery Running Series race, why not? These events are family friendly, un-timed, and in all honesty, put the “fun” [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 WillaMutt Strut 5k & 1k Fun Run/Walk (Salem)

May 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve always had a soft spot for animals because they can’t speak up for themselves when they are placed in a bad situation. Raising money for organizations like the Willamette Humane Society is important and well deserved, and doing the 2019 [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 My Breast Friends 5K / 10K (Eugene)

May 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

We all need a little help from our friends some times. And other times, we are the friend who gets to be the helper. At My Breast Friends 5K and 10K this June, you can be a friend and ally through your time, money, and sweat. This is the second year [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Gold Dust 5k/10k Run (Gold Hill)

May 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you need a good excuse to visit a vineyard as the summer kicks off, register for the 2019 Gold Dust Run, which occurs on June 1st. The 5k and 10k races will start and finish at the beautiful Del Rio Vineyards & Winery which is located in [read more...]

Small Oregon Coast Race Previews: 2019 TJHS Splash N Dash 5k/10k & 2019 Earth Day 5k/10k

April 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come to Tillamook on Saturday April 13th for the 2019 TJHS Splash & Dash, which offers a 5k, a 10k, and a .25 mile kid’s race. Many of the locals participate in this race every year, and it’s a great opportunity to raise funds for Bud’s [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running 5K Series at Migration Brewing in NE Portland

April 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

On May 11th, 2019, come join The Oregon Brewery Running Series back for the fourth year in a row at Migration Brewing, held in NE Portland. The race will have a start line and finish line at Migration Brewing. Participants will run a 5K (ish) [read more...]

Small Washington Race Previews: 2019 Annual Walk/Run for the Animals (Vancouver, WA) & Run the Path 5k (Longview)

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve always had a soft spot for organizations that benefit animals, and since we adopted our beloved mutt from the Humane Society 7 years ago, I can stand behind the 2019 Walk/Run for the Animals race on May 4th at Esther Short Park in Vancouver. [read more...]

Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: 2019 CASA Superheroes for the Child 10k/5k (Salem) & Elementary River Run (Stayton) on April 27, 2019

April 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Join the community of Salem on April 27th for Superheroes for the Child 5k, 10k and 1-Mile Lap. Every child needs a hero, but abused children need “superheros” to assist in advocating for their needs. Run, walk or put on a superhero [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Canyon Crawl (Madras)

April 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Madras is a city on the way to Bend from Portland, and it’s also the site of the annual Canyon Crawl race, a 7.5 mile run from the city’s Public Works parking lot to nearby Lake Simtustus. There’s no race course available on the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Pet Day Fun Run 5K (Corvallis)

April 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Pet Day 5K, hosted by Oregon State University’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, will be held on Saturday, May 4th – and, fittingly, will be Star Wars-themed! The 5K run/walk will be held on a flat, loop course, taking [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Heathen Brewery (Vancouver)

March 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series will be back at Heathen Brewing on April 27th, 2019. This family friendly 5k fun run, is unlike any event I have ever participated in. The races are all un-timed, feature fast courses around the brewery, are family [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2019 Stoller Community 5K (Portland) and 2019 Pastry Run 5K (Hillsboro)

March 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 7th annual Stoller Community 5K Run/Walk (and Jr. Jaguar Jog!) will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in the Bethany / Cedar Mill area of Beaverton. Last year had a huge turnout of participants, volunteers, and sponsors and because this race [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run For Shelter (Boring)

March 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Participating in races, when you have a family, can be quite challenging. Schedules, running with strollers, or having your significant other be involved, all come into play. Thankfully, there are quite a few races out there that are family friendly [read more...]

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...]