Aged to Perfection: Running Oregon’s Oldest Race at the Zena Road Runs
The Zena Road Runs (15K, 6 Mile, and 3 Mile) return once again for their annual running in Salem on Sunday, February 15, 2026. As the oldest…
2026 Race Series Preview: Lay It Out Events
Running in Central Oregon is the best. Bend, Sisters, and yes—even Redmond—are packed with gorgeous places to stretch your legs and Lay It Out…
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Kindling Protein Pretzels
I like pretzels as a snack. I generally skew salty and savory far more than sweet when I’m reaching for something between meals, so pretzels…
Taking Flight on the Trails: Saucony Peregrine 16
The last time I stepped into a Peregrine was the version 5—yes, more than ten years ago. Run Oregon’s most recent trail test was the version…
2026 Race Series Preview: South Coast Running Club
The South Coast Running Club is a volunteer-based non-profit running club that puts on about 10-12 annual low-cost events within their local…
Races this Week: January 12-18, 2026
This week offers a couple races to kick off your running adventures. In Beaverton, the PRC Winter 5K Race Series continues, providing a fun…
A Warm & Toasty Winter with Smartwool
When the cold and rainy season arrives, runners begin to ask for cold weather gear recommendations. My answer is always Smartwool. Learning…
Three Capes Relay Course Preview: Hills, Views, and Adventure Await
There are two types of runners in the world: Those who prefer boring but flat routes, and those that would rather tackle hills if they have…
2026 Race Series Preview: Level 32 Racing
Level 32 Racing has everything from trail running to snowshoe races! Whatever adventures you may crave, these events will be memorable and…
The Bottle That Launched a Thousand Sips: Hydro Flask
There are a few companies out there whose brand name has become the default descriptor for the product itself. Band-Aid, Kleenex, and Google,…